{"product_id":"gin-tonica-40-spanish-style-gin-tonic-recipes-david-t-smith-hardback","title":"Gin Tonica: 40 Recipes for Spanish-Style Gin \u0026 Tonic Cocktails by David T. Smith - Non Fiction - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781849758536\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Ryland Peters \u0026amp; Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGin Tonica brings the beloved Spanish bar-cart ritual home, showing gin lovers exactly how to build the perfect Spanish-style gin and tonic. Featuring 40 inspired recipes from David T. Smith, one of the drinks world's most respected gin experts, this beautifully presented hardback explores premium gin and tonic pairings, bespoke garnishes, and the artistry behind Spain's national drink. It's the ideal gift for cocktail enthusiasts, home bartenders, and anyone who wants to elevate their gin and tonic game beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Spain, ordering a drink means being asked not what you'd like, but how you'd like your gin and tonic prepared. What began as a Basque country bar tradition — a trolley laden with premium gins, artisan tonics, and an array of botanical garnishes — has become the national drink of Spain, and Gin Tonica captures that spirit in one gorgeously photographed collection. Rather than a simple two-ingredient pour, the Spanish gin tonica is treated as a considered ritual: dense, slow-melting ice, a spritz of citrus oil on a chilled oversized balloon glass, and a delicately poured tonic, all designed to release the drink's full aromatic potential. David T. Smith guides readers through 40 recipes that pair specific gins with complementary tonics, bitters, herbs, spices, flowers, and fruits chosen to enhance each gin's unique botanicals. Whether you're a seasoned home bartender or a curious newcomer, this hardback distils the craft of the perfect gin tonica into approachable, replicable steps — proving that for a drink with only two core ingredients, the flavour possibilities are genuinely staggering. It's a celebration of patience, presentation, and the growing world of premium gins and tonics, bottled into one indispensable reference for any home bar shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 curated recipes for authentic Spanish-style gin and tonic cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by David T. Smith, an internationally respected gin and spirits judge and writer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully photographed hardback, perfect for gifting or coffee-table display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on pairing specific gins with complementary tonics and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for home bartenders, gin enthusiasts, and hosts who love entertaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the cultural story behind Spain's national drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDavid T. Smith is a respected drinks writer whose work has appeared in Imbibe, The Drinks Business, and GinTime, alongside contributions to Channel 4 TV and BBC Radio. Since 2016 he has chaired gin judging for the American Distilling Institute, World's Best Drinks, and Gin Masters competitions, and serves as gin specialist judge for the IWSC. He is a member of the American Distillers Institute, the International Gin Association, and the Drinks Writers' Guild, and lives in a converted brewery on England's south coast.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGin Tonica turns a simple two-ingredient drink into an art form, with 40 inspired recipes, expert insight from a leading gin authority, and gorgeous styling that makes it as much a gift as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly; you will receive the UK edition as shown, with UK ISBN 9781849758536.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David T. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43017650929901,"sku":"SNG6013","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/gin-tonica-david-t-smith-hardback-cocktail-book.jpg?v=1784319796","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/gin-tonica-40-spanish-style-gin-tonic-recipes-david-t-smith-hardback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}