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Collecting wine can be a serious business or simply a hobby, but wherever you sit on that scale the same basic principles apply, whether you have 60 bottles or 6,000. This book aims to be a useful guide for both enthusiastic amateurs and more serious wine buyers, helping them navigate their way through the joys and difficulties of the wine trade. From the first steps into retail wine aisles to the complex world of auctions, brokers and allocations, finding a balance that fits your budget and lifestyle is vitally important. Wine is a luxury, one of life's great pleasures, but unless you are simply in it for the money (easier said than done), then you should also only think about wines you actually like to drink.

A stunning collection of 60 unique alcohol-free cocktails that taste as good as they look.Mood Drinks is a seriously sexy collection of non-alcoholic cocktails, created and photographed by acclaimed lifestyle photographer Gabriel Cabrera. Gabriel has crafted 60 stylish recipes to help reflect, enhance or shift your mood. Each chapter groups recipes by shared flavor profile, carefully curated for that particular mood. The result is an array of delicious drinks made with intentional and accessible ingredients like fresh citrus, seasonal fruits, super-steeped teas, homemade bitters, and salty brines.Whatever your mood, you can drink to . . .CHILL: Relax with bitter, smoky and cozy drinks that will pull you into a mellow embrace, like the Sleepy Cherries, made with tart cherry, tangy orange peel and nutmeg, or the Sesame Blanket, made with black sesame, cinnamon and fennel seeds.UPLIFT: Boost your energy with savory, spicy and fizzy drinks that jolt your mood with a nice bite of salt or spice. For a quick zing, try the Shiso Cuke Sour, made with cucumber, fresh shiso leaves and frosty cocktail foam, or a Guava Brava, made with guava nectar, plum vinegar and sumac.CELEBRATE: Cheers with citrus, floral and fruit-forward drinks full of personality and sparkle like A Shot of Joy, made with jasmine tea, cantaloupe and ginger, or the Fountain of Beauty, made with elderflower and non-alcoholic bubbly.EXPLORE: Experiment with funky, fermented and oddball drinks of edgy and curious mixes like the Umamilada, made with mushroom broth, tomato juice, pickle brine and non-alcoholic beer, or the Sage Away, made with cardamom and green tea, or the Gochu Soda, made with non-alcoholic aperitivo, gochujang paste and grapefruit soda.Not only do these cocktails taste delightful, but they also look sensational. Each chapter artfully weaves together gorgeous photography inspired by fashion, design and vintage art with the beauty of the drinks themselves. And Gabriel will have you smiling before your drink is even ready with his anecdotes about hazy beach days, sunsets over Mexico City, the wild nights of his 20s and his on-point pop culture references.    Mood Drinks is a stunning combination of simple and unique alcohol-free cocktails with fashion-inspired visuals and light-hearted humor that come together to make a beautiful book worthy of both your coffee table and bar cart.

From a clean shot of blanco to a dirty Margarita, tequila is a global hit-and has a long history dating back to the Aztecs. You might know that tequila is distilled from the agave plant, but did you know that bats play a crucial part in its production, too? Tequila expert Millie Milliken is your guide to the art and craft of tequila-the type of agave used and how it is harvested; the jimadors who make the spirit; the types of tequila, including silver and gold; and the different levels of aging. She will take you through the fascinating history of this spirit, from precolonial times, to its use in Mexican Westerns, to today's rebirth.Next, the tasting course. Explore the wide variety of flavours you can expect to taste in different tequilas, the significance of the glass you drink from, and the equipment you need to start making cocktails. Tequila is only made in Mexico and the different tequilas are presented region by region, showcasing the variety in this fascinating country.Finally, experiment with making your own cocktails, with Millie's tips on making the perfect Margarita, Tequila Sour, Paloma, Tequila Sunrise, and more.

Since 1980, Platter's by Diners Club has been the wine lover's must-have companion for exploring the world of South African wine. The guide's independent ratings and reviews are the result of a best-of-both worlds system of sighted and blind tastings. This 45th anniversary edition features over 8,000 wines from more than 900 producers, along with 100-point equivalents for the familiar star ratings, and useful information for learning about and travelling in our beautiful winelands.

This ultimate guide to coffee, containing comprehensive details on the beans and brews of more than 35 countries.

The Witch's Brew, the Black Magic Margarita, Bloody Fang Sangria, Poison Apple Cider, Crypt Keeper Cooler---venture if you dare through a collection of cocktails with maximum flavor and minimum toil and trouble.

Florida Cocktails is a vibrant compilation of over 100 recipes that capture the essence of the Sunshine State.

Add some sparkle to your drink repertoire with Spritz!

The definitive guide to the simple ways in which you can reduce your risk of age-related cognitive decline.

Drink up, gamers, with this exciting collection of classy refreshments based on your favorite video games! From a boozy Oregon Trail float to a refreshing Read Dead Redemption punch, there's a cocktail for everyone!Descriptive copy [575 words or less]: Pour a fine glass and grab your controller for a titillating mix of video games and cocktails! Gamers can now toast to their favorite games with this hardcover book filled with delicious mocktails and cocktails. Each drink is inspired by and dedicated to beloved games of all genres and platforms—enjoy a rapturous drink from Bioshock, mix up a Cherry-Eating Ghostbuster inspired by PAC-MAN, and level up your mixology with a Gold Chocobo inspired by the Final Fantasy series. With gorgeous photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and a trove of nonalcoholic and alcoholic options, this fun, nostalgic collection of libations is perfect for any gamer to toast to their next campaign or adventure. 60+ COLORFUL COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS: From party drinks to nightcaps, from victory toasts to pre-game drinks, every gamer can enjoy their poison of choice with these video game inspired cocktails and mocktails, perfect for any all-night gaming campaign with friends. GET READY TO GAME: From RPGs to first-person shooters and MMOs to farming sims, these craft cocktails celebrate the robust video game industry and its many genres across all platforms! INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Each drink comes with step-by-step instructions to craft these delicious, and nostalgic, mixed drinks.

The first-ever book on an emerging category of spirits poised to shake up the cocktail world--illuminated by the author's world-spanning travels

An ancient region, where wine has been produced for millennia and who's countries have experienced and continue to experience turbulent times, yet where wonderful wines are produced by keen artisans. This is the first guide to bring with wines of these countries together and explore their similarities and differences.

Celebrate Kentucky bourbon, from Angel's Envy and Buffalo Trace to Willett and Woodford Reserve, by exploring the history of the drink, its heritage, influence, and how production affects what you taste in the glass. Each chapter of this handsomely illustrated volume profiles one distillery, featuring engaging stories of its origins, evolution, and initiatives for the future. Tasting notes for recommended bottles include popular favorites and worthy splurges so you can learn more about your preferred drams and discover exciting new expressions to try. Capsule biographies illuminate the achievements of distillers and other colorful characters alongside archival images and gorgeous photography that bring the fields, stills, rickhouses, bottles, and whiskeys beautifully to life. Meticulously researched, this thorough compendium also highlights must-visit events and attractions near the distilleries, allowing you to plan a pilgrimage or relive the experience of a lifetime. Kentucky Bourbon will help you enjoy the crown jewel of the commonwealth in all its splendor.

A deliciously fascinating, expertly written global tour of cooking, eating and drinking, told through objects in the collections of the British Museum. Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen - or around the open fire - is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Written by food historian Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Repast focuses on artefacts in the museum's collections - from ancient clay cooking vessels to exquisite gold goblets - spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australasia, from prehistory to the present day. Arranged into thirteen broad themes such as Hunting, Alcohol, Religion, Feasting and Eating Out, with lavish plates accompanying absorbing essays on subjects including tea (the world's most consumed drink after water), pork (the world's most widely consumed meat), and wheat (the source of 20% of the world's human calorie consumption), Repast conveys the extraordinary global story of food, drink and the culinary arts. This clearly structured, beautifully illustrated book will engage and delight the growing audience interested in the history of food and drink.

Shake, mix, and stir your way through fifty cocktails inspired by the land of the rising sun.Inspired by the meticulous traditions and craftsmanship of Japanese mixology, Kanpai! features fifty Japanese cocktail recipes. From much-loved classics like the Whiskey highball and the Bamboo, to modern favourites like the Chu-Hai and the Vermouth sidecar, there is a cocktail for every occasion. With a playful illustration to accompany each recipe, this colourful cocktail guide is the perfect gift for seasoned imbibers and budding bartenders alike. 乾杯 (cheers)!

Master the art of the cocktail.The Mixology Way contains 100 recipes for the most iconic cocktails, as well as 20 tips and tricks to make the perfect drink, from garnishing to filtering. Each cocktail has a sumptuous illustration, precisely demonstrating its composition of spirits, complete with a beautifully styled photo of the finished drink.Recipes include:Old Fashioned, , Singapore Sling, Fog Cutter, Penicillin, Dry Martini, Flip, Whiskey Sour, Mint Julep, Gin Fizz, Dark and Stormy, Pina Colada, and many more

The Unauthorized Court of Cocktails provides decadent, beautifully photographed recipes that evoke afternoons in the fae wild and evenings filled with lovelust, danger, and beauty. Enjoy an espresso martini that will fuel you to face your own unknowns; imagine yourself saving the realm with a tequila passionfruit sour that instills bravery and badass-ery; and when you're in the mood for celebration, mix up a bubbly that mirrors the night sky and invites visions of glitzy parties and glamorous trysts. You'll find recipes for cocktail-hour snacks like Cauldron Fondue and Tavern Pastries to satisfy your hunger while you mix up a drink or pick up a book. The Unauthorized Court of Cocktails invites you to stay in the fantasy a little longer, lean into your carnal desires, and harness the fearless power of a heroine during what would otherwise be simply "happy hour."