The Curious Bartender: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail

Title in this set: The Curious Bartender: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail Condition:BRAND NEWFormat:HardcoverISBN :9781849754378 The Curious Bartender: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail: In The Curious Bartender, Tristan Stephenson explores and experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colourful historical characters who inspired or created them. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with some of his modern variations to create a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe air or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the age on the side. Also included is a reference section detailing all the techniques you will need, making this an essential anthology for the cocktail enthusiast. About the Author: Stephenson spent two years with Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant in Cornwall, having set up their bar in 2005. Whilst there he was one of a team which harvested and roasted Arabica coffee beans, grown in the rainforest biome at the Eden Project to make what it believes to be the first cup of coffee made from beans grown in Britain. He became Brand ambassador for the Reserve Brands Group in 2007, and was on the training staff of The Connaught, The Dorchester and The Ritz London Hotel.