History tells us that ever since the cocktail first achieved prominence in the bar, the impulse to invent variations has been irresistible. Just released today, ReMixology: Classic Cocktails, Reconsidered and Reinvented (Skyhorse Publishing, 978-1-63450-659-5, $17.99, Now On Sale) is a celebration of time-honored cocktails, the fascinating evolution of their formulas, and the inspiration they provide for today’s craft bartenders. This chic recipe collection reinvents and explores the craft of 10 classic cocktails, from inception and evolution to modern interpretation. From the Manhattan to the Whiskey Sour to the Old Fashioned to the Bloody Mary and more, authors Michael Turback and Julia Hastings-Black showcase a range of innovative yet accessible interpretations that open the door to new possibilities in drinking and entertaining.
Recipes include reimagined classics such as:
· Manhattan Nouveau
· Dirty Martini
· Savoy Champagne Cocktail
· Jamaican Coffee
· The Green Mary
· Drifter’s Daiquiri
· Chai Alexander
· Little Osaka Sour
· Earl Grey Old Fashioned
More comprehensive than other books in its category, each section of ReMixology introduces a standard cocktail, offer details and insights about its genealogy, then follows with more than a dozen adaptations and variations gathered from the vintage cocktail era as well as from the modern expertise of working bartenders in progressive cocktail programs.
Julia Hastings-Black cooks and gardens in between writing projects, and Michael Turback is author of 20 books on food, wine, cocktails, and travel. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and an active member of Cayuga Hospitality Consultants.
Available now on Amazon.com.
