The Four Seasons Book of Cocktails: Tips, Techniques, and More Than 1,000 Recipes from New York's Landmark Restaurant
As one of New York's most celebrated restaurants, The Four Seasons is well known for its celebrity clientele and power lunchers. But it is also famous for an amazing selection of delectable cocktails created by legendary bartenders who have provided their tastiest recipes in this indispensible guide. Elegantly designed, it includes all the classics plus scores of new favorites, along with bartending tips and fascinating Four Seasons lore. And because every drink deserves an accompanying dish,...
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As one of New York's most celebrated restaurants, The Four Seasons is well known for its celebrity clientele and power lunchers. But it is also famous for an amazing selection of delectable cocktails created by legendary bartenders who have provided their tastiest recipes in this indispensible guide. Elegantly designed, it includes all the classics plus scores of new favorites, along with bartending tips and fascinating Four Seasons lore. And because every drink deserves an accompanying dish, there's a “Bar Bites” section from the restaurant's kitchen! Library Journal A good bartender can be hard to find, but with DuBose's help almost anyone can become an expert mixologist at home. He here updates his 2004 The Ultimate Bartender's Guide: 1000 Fabulous Recipes from the Four Seasons Restaurant with all new recipes from the exclusive New York restaurant. There are recipes for all types of liquor and spirits, as well as different versions of the ever-favorite margaritas, daiquiris, martinis, and others. You'll decide how creative you want to be—if you want to make a Headless Jockey, this is the place to look. There are also recipes for the more common Gin and Tonic and 7 and 7 as well as nonalcoholic drinks, punches, spiked soft drinks, and frozen and hot drinks, along with good descriptions of different types of wine. DuBose helps you plan your home bar by listing essential equipment, appropriate glassware, mixers, and garnishes. VERDICT This comprehensive book with good illustrations and clear instructions should be a big hit.—Elizabeth Rogers, CEF Lib. Syst., Plattsburgh, NY
\ From Barnes & NobleMaking even a perfect cocktail is rightly regarded as an enviable achievement, but why not learn how to make dozens? The Four Seasons Book of Cocktails draws on the expertise of the elite restaurant's staff to teach readers how to make more than 1,000 tasty mixed libations. In addition to all these artful concoctions, Greg Connolly, the Four Seasons' head barkeep and an inductee into the Bartender's Hall of Fame, and veteran barman Charles Corpion share tips, techniques, and short cuts that can increase any drink lover's beverage vocabulary.\ \ \ \ \ \ Library JournalA good bartender can be hard to find, but with DuBose's help almost anyone can become an expert mixologist at home. He here updates his 2004 The Ultimate Bartender's Guide: 1000 Fabulous Recipes from the Four Seasons Restaurant with all new recipes from the exclusive New York restaurant. There are recipes for all types of liquor and spirits, as well as different versions of the ever-favorite margaritas, daiquiris, martinis, and others. You'll decide how creative you want to be—if you want to make a Headless Jockey, this is the place to look. There are also recipes for the more common Gin and Tonic and 7 and 7 as well as nonalcoholic drinks, punches, spiked soft drinks, and frozen and hot drinks, along with good descriptions of different types of wine. DuBose helps you plan your home bar by listing essential equipment, appropriate glassware, mixers, and garnishes. VERDICT This comprehensive book with good illustrations and clear instructions should be a big hit.—Elizabeth Rogers, CEF Lib. Syst., Plattsburgh, NY\ \
