Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques & Reinvented Recipes

Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer offer over 100 recipes to reimagine vintage cocktails and build classics of the future, honoring founding legends and modern icons. The book includes a short history of tropical drinks and a comprehensive overview of necessary tools.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

In this captivating sea breeze-fresh collection, master mixologist Garret Richard and award-winning cocktail writer Ben Schaffer delve into a vast array of essential drink techniques, empowering you to elevate your mixology skills to new heights. With their expertise, they guide you through the art of adjusting acid and sugar balances, executing flawless flash blending, mastering carbonation, tackling tinctures, and transforming ordinary ingredients into perfectly balanced syrups. Prepare to be amazed as they offer over 100 delectable recipes, reimagining vintage cocktails and crafting the classics of tomorrow. From the whimsical Beachcomber Negroni and vibrant Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai to the sleek Winter in LA and groovy Yacht Rock, these drinks pay homage to founding legends like Donn Beach, "Trader Vic" Bergeron, and Harry Yee, as well as contemporary icons such as Dale DeGroff, Audrey Saunders, Julie Reiner, and Dave Arnold.

But that's not all! This comprehensive guide also provides a concise history of tropical drinks, equipping both home bartenders and professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to unleash their creativity and set a new tropical standard. So, grab your shaker, gather your ingredients, and let Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer be your guides on this exhilarating journey into the world of exceptional cocktails. Cheers to shaking up your taste buds and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 261 x 211 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682687154