{"product_id":"the-curious-bartender-tristan-stephenson-hardback-cocktail-book","title":"The Curious Bartender: The Perfect Cocktail by Tristan Stephenson - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781849754378\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Ryland Peters \u0026amp; Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe Curious Bartender is a beautifully produced hardback guide to the art and science of cocktail making, written by award-winning bartender Tristan Stephenson. Blending history, chemistry and craft, it explores the origins of classic drinks before reinventing each one with a modern twist. Packed with recipes, techniques and stories about the colourful characters behind the world's most iconic cocktails, it is an essential addition to any home bar or professional collection, and a striking gift for cocktail lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eIn 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 own laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Readers can stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with modern variations such as a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe \"air\", or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the ageing process served on the side. A detailed reference section covers the equipment, ingredients and techniques needed to recreate every recipe at home, from classic shaking and stirring through to smoking, clarifying and infusing. Beautifully photographed throughout, the book balances rigorous research with genuine warmth and humour, making it as enjoyable to read cover to cover as to dip into for a single recipe. Whether you are building your first home bar or sharpening professional technique, this book offers something for every level of curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the fascinating history and origins of classic cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures both traditional recipes and inventive modern twists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a comprehensive techniques and equipment reference section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an award-winning, internationally respected bartender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully photographed hardback, perfect for display or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for home bartenders, hospitality professionals and cocktail enthusiasts alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eTristan Stephenson is an award-winning bartender, writer and co-founder of several acclaimed London bars and restaurants. He spent two years with Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant in Cornwall, where he helped set up the bar and took part in harvesting and roasting Arabica coffee beans grown at the Eden Project. He became brand ambassador for the Reserve Brands Group in 2007 and has trained staff at The Connaught, The Dorchester and The Ritz London. He has since gone on to write several further volumes in The Curious Bartender series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003ePart history lesson, part masterclass, The Curious Bartender turns every cocktail into a story worth telling. It's a gorgeous, gift-worthy hardback that will inspire confident, creative mixing at home from the very first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition with matching ISBN.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tristan Stephenson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54896839590270,"sku":"SNG11355","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/the-curious-bartender-tristan-stephenson-hardback-cocktail-book.jpg?v=1784355378","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/the-curious-bartender-tristan-stephenson-hardback-cocktail-book","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}