New York's cocktail scene, from Prohibition-era speakeasies to today's most talked-about bars. Drinks journalist Kathryn Maier takes readers through more than 60 recipes, tracing famous sips like the Manhattan and Martini back to the grand hotels where they were born, and following the story on through the 1920s, the 1980s and into the present.
A handy glassware and garnish guide plus illustrations throughout make this a lovely one for cocktail fans, whether they're mixing at home or just enjoy the history behind a good drink.
- Over 60 New York cocktail recipes
- History and stories behind the city's most famous drinks
- Handy guide to glassware and garnishes
- Hardback, illustrated throughout — a great gift for cocktail and cocktail-history fans
