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#76086 in Books Caiafa Frank 2016-05-17 2016-05-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.56 x 1.25 x 5.81l; 1.00 #File Name: 0143124803416 pagesThe Waldorf Astoria Bar Book
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive Cocktail Cache: A Must for EnthusiastsBy JPGreat reading for those who are new to premium spirits and cocktails. Experienced home mixologists will not be disappointed with recipes for homemade oregat; bitters and infusions. This book spans all cocktail subgenres including modern; tiki; and classic. Mr Caiafa includes small vignettes with some of recipes; I found these to be very enjoyable and well written. He often describes the evolution of cocktail recipes using a historical perspective.There are at least a half-dozen variations on the classic martini; altering ratios and styles of the gins; vermouths and bitters to create a new cocktail.I found many of the liquors; juices and other ingredients to be easily accessible and not too obscure. Many of the cocktails could be easily made on a Wednesday evening with a well stocked home bar.I have no doubt this is better than any currently available cocktail "handbook" This is a must buy if you are looking for classy and tasty cocktails.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. RefreshingBy IlluminatusFrank Caiafa; manager of the lovely Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf-Astoria; has culled drink recipes from a number of old and venerable bar manuals; some originating from the Waldorf itself; and distilled them into a wonderful collection of delightful prescriptions. The historical notes and suggested twists on the many recipes make this a fine browsing book as well as a very useful guide. And the volume is most attractive.Make a Martini and enjoy a delightful moment in Peacock Alley.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bought this as a gift for a friend who is ...By PattyInAlamedaBought this as a gift for a friend who is into mid-century decor. He loves it; it looks very classy sitting along side his bar and is interesting to flip through - sort of a coffee table book for cocktails.
