Dale Degroff

Cócteles esenciales es el libro de consulta obligada tanto para los mixólogos como para los apasionados de los cócteles. En él se tratan los cócteles, tanto antiguos como nuevos, que, por su sabor, su interesante fórmula o una técnica distinta, todo barman aficionado o profesional debe conocer.

The renowned cocktail bible, fully revised and updated by the legendary bartender who set off the cocktail crazefeaturing over 100 brand-new recipes, all-new photography, and an up-to-date history of the cocktail.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTIONThe Craft of the Cocktail was the first real cookbook for cocktails when it first published in 2002, and it has had a remarkable influence on bartending. With this new edition, the original gets a delicious update, bringing expertise from Dale DeGroff, the father of craft cocktails, to the modern bar for a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts. The beloved histories, culture, tips, and tricks are back but all are newly revised, and DeGroffs favorite liquor recommendations are included so you know which gin or bourbon will mix just right.

Dale DeGroff is widely regarded as the worlds foremost mixologist. Hailed by the New York Times as single-handedly responsible for whats been called the cocktail renaissance, he earned this reputation during his twelve years at the fashionable Promenade Bar in New York Citys Rainbow Room. It was there in 1987 that he not only reintroduced the cocktail menu to the country but also began mixing drinks from scratch, using impeccably fresh ingredients instead of the widespread mixes used at the time. Known especially for crafting unique cocktails, reviving classics, and coaxing superior flavor from his ingredients, DeGroff has selected his 100 essential drinks and 100 of their best variationsincluding many of his signature cocktailsfor this premier mixology guide.The Essential Cocktail features only those drinks that stand out for their flavor, interesting formula, or distinctive technique. These are the very ones every amateur and professional bartender must know, the martinis, sours, highballs, tropicals, punches, sweets, and classics, both old and new, that form the core of a connoisseurs repertoire. Throughout the book are DeGroffs personal twists, such as a tangy Grapefruit Julep or a refreshing Yuzu Gimlet.To complement the tantalizing photographs of each essential cocktail, DeGroff also regales readers with the fascinating lore behind a drinks genesis and instructs us on using the right ingredients, techniques, glasses, and garnishes. As Julia Childs Mastering the Art of French Cooking was the classic compendium for home chefs and gourmands, so The Essential Cocktail will be the go-to book for serious mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts.

The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the worlds premier mixologist, Dale DeGroff. Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject, The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring DeGroffs signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics. It begins with the history of spirits, how theyre made (but without too much boring science), the development of the mixed drink, and the culture it created, all drawn from DeGroffs vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing the right tools and ingredients, and mastering key techniquesthe same information that DeGroff shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories, vintage recipes, fast facts, and other entertaining asides. Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject, highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish, full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar.