The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails

The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails

By Steve Reddicliffe

Overview

This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and the authoritative voice of The New York Times.

Cocktail hour is one of America’s most popular pastimes and a favorite way to entertain. What better place to find the secrets of craft cocktails than The New York Times? Steve Reddicliffe, the “Quiet Drink” columnist for The Times, brings his signature voice and expertise to this collection of delicious recipes from bartenders from around the world, with a special emphasis on New York City. Discover more than 400 recipes and the wit and wisdom of decades of this venerable paper’s best cocktail coverage.

Steve Reddicliffe, the "Quiet Drink" columnist for The Times, brings his signature voice and expertise to this collection of delicious recipes from bartenders from everywhere, especially New York City. Readers will find treasured recipes they have enjoyed for years - the classics like the Martini, the Old-Fashioned, the Manhattan, the French 75, the Negroni - as well as favorites from the new generation of elixirs borne of the craft distilling boom.

This compendium is arranged by cocktail type, with engaging essays throughout. Included are notes on how to set up your bar, stock, and run it-and of course hundreds of recipes, from Bloody Mary to Irish Coffee. The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails is the only volume you will ever need to entertain at home, whether it's just for two, or for pleasing a crowd.

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