{"product_id":"cocktails-isbn-9780785838869","title":"Cocktails","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpress your guests; mix with the best; pass the bartender’s test with flying colors with \u003ci\u003eCocktails: A Complete Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, the essential guide to creating cocktails to impress the toughest cocktail artists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Learn how to set up your own home bar with this practical guide, featuring \u003cb\u003ethe top 150 cocktails in the world\u003c\/b\u003e. Discover the art of making the perfect cocktail, from an American Beauty to a Zombie, Martinis, Margaritas, and Mai Tai. Pink Elephants, Red Clouds, and White Russians; aperitifs and digestifs; long drinks, fruity delights, and party perfects—this book has them all. Every recipe is \u003cb\u003eillustrated with a fabulous color photograph\u003c\/b\u003e and feature\u003cb\u003es information on its origins\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecost\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elevel of difficulty\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esuggested twists and variations\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The art of distilling spirits was probably discovered in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) more than four thousand years ago. We should raise our glasses to some unknown hedonist, for without that happy invention the cocktail would never have lifted our spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The common use of the term cocktail dates back to the early 1800s, although its origins are very much in dispute. There are at least 15 national explanations as to how the term came about, or even where it first came about. The real newsflash today is that the world is experiencing a dramatic rise in popularity of these mixed marvels, even if the cocktail culture now marches to a different beat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Packed with beautiful photography, this book has \u003cb\u003ea huge range to suit whatever’s in your drink cabinet\u003c\/b\u003e: cocktails built around vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, brandy, tequila, and champagne!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chartwell Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892755230949,"sku":"NP9780785838869","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_7ceba655-6fd3-4f70-9e78-02d1e3c00bc4.jpg?v=1773101362","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/cocktails-isbn-9780785838869","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}