Create Delicious Handcrafted Cocktails with The New Cocktail Hour Essential Guide

Mike: Ive had the pleasure of a variety of books about cocktails but this one is among the very best. I say that because not only is it well written and beautiful to look at, but also ... it's the MOST USEFUL! Yeah, so many became a coffee table book, or another slot filled on a bookshelf. This one I use constantly and it's been the source of many great cocktail experiences! I buy this as my go-to gift for many of my friends.

United States on Sep 08, 2021

Kindle Customer: I knew i was going to love this book when i read the first line of the introduction: "We're not bartenders ... we're lushes". These are people who simply love their cocktails. Most cocktail books are pretty much a collection of recipes. great to have, but there is so much more that goes into it. a couple of things that makes this book a standout for me:
they give you really good info on specific brands of alcohol - differences between various vermouths, etc, and gives you guidance as to which drinks each style would be good in.
they offer food pairing for each drink -- i LOVE this. i don't think i've ever seen that in a cocktail book.
the cocktails are researched as to origin, how they got their name, etc. is this necessary to make a cocktail? No, but i really enjoy that type of trivia. i debated whether to get this in kindle version or hard copy. i opted to get the hard copy - i'm really enjoying going through the book.

United States on May 30, 2020

Sten Bourke: Love this book. I’ve made cocktails for several parties now and people have really enjoyed them. I liked how they provide some history not just recipes.

Canada on Jan 08, 2020

Bri: I’ve only started reading it, but so far I love it!! I love learning about the different alcohols, not just what to mix them with.

Canada on Jan 10, 2019

Isabel Loza: Recetas muy buenas y simples, vienen los cocktails tipicos y también unos exóticos. Cada receta aconseja comida para acompañar. Tan bien vienen ilustradas y casa receta cuenta con un poco de historia.

Mexico on Aug 15, 2018

P: Great book, full of interesting cocktails and matching with food and occasions

United Kingdom on Jan 19, 2018

SUDHANSHU SEKHAR MOHANTY: Not much helpful to me as the ingredients/requirements are not locally available.

India on Jul 19, 2017

Katie Shifrin: I first got this book from the library and as soon as I started looking through it I knew I needed it on my shelf. Everything is clearly explained and the drinks I've made so far are delicious. They make restaurant style cocktails available to make at home, and I love how they talked about the history of each drink/category of drinks. I feel like I have a complete guide to any possible cocktail I might want to make and won't look anywhere else. The book itself had beautiful pictures and almost read like a novel. A must have if you have any interest in cocktails at all!

United States on May 10, 2017

Dawn Umstot: We are really enjoying trying out the cocktails in this book. The history of cocktails is fascinating and the recommendations on brands best in each drink are spot on. Their input made my home concocted Manhattan to a whole new level! The only addition I would add in the future is a way to cross reference ingredients on hand with the recipes it the book. Thanks to this book, my husband and I are enjoying a cocktail renaissance which is a fun new hobby for us.

United States on Oct 27, 2016

Cfaz: New addition to my review... This book makes a great gift. I have a few extra copies on hand as a quick grab hostess gift. It's the same price as a bottle of wine but the beautiful pictures, fun snippets of history and great recipes make it far more memorable. It can easily be upsized with a bottle or two of booze or bar supplies.

Now my original review... The New Cocktail Hour is life-changing! There are so many great things about this book, where do I start… Let’s start with the reason I bought this book, the booze! My husband’s idea of a cocktail was pour two finger widths of vodka in a glass. Add Diet Sprite. Toss in some ice. Stir with finger. My go to beverage lived in black box in my fridge. This book is FULL of interesting and delicious cocktails. We are now far more sophisticated when ordering drinks, and hosting guests. We are well on our way to becoming cocktail snobs. I have pulled it out at several dinner parties when a guest has asked about a beverage I am serving. It is an intriguing centerpiece to conversation.
This book is easy to follow, even for a novice. I was a bit intimidated when I first picked it up, because several of the ingredients were...

United States on Jul 26, 2016