101 Champagne Cocktails [Hardcover]

Kim Haasarud (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2008

"Corks popping, frothy liquid flowing, a cold crispy freshness . . . nothing quite so perfectly reflects the notion of 'the best in life.' This is a book for celebrants. It's a book for romantics. It's a book for the entertainerwho wants a light, fresh concoction that can bring people together to accent the joys of the day. So break out the bubbly and toast!"
-From 101 Champagne Cocktails

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Nothing says "celebration" like the sound of champagne corks popping, and cocktails made with sparkling wine are the perfect libations at festive occasions. They're crisp, fresh, fizzy, and delicious. What could be better when you're celebrating a wedding, a birthday, the beginning of a new year, or just the end of a long week?

In this beautiful little book, Kim Haasarud, the Liquid Chef, gives you 101 different stylish ways to celebrate with champagne and sparkling wine. You'll find recipes for all your bubbly favorites—Classic Champagne Cocktail, Bellini, Mimosa, and Kir Royale, to name just a few. But you'll also discover lots of creative contemporary cocktails that are sure to become the toast of the town. Liven up any celebration with a Limoncello Sparkle, Poinsettia Cocktail, or Sparkling Fruit Bath. For a summer cooler, try a cocktail made with sorbet, such as Hope Floats or Lady Temptation. And for a romantic evening, you can't go wrong with seductive cocktails like the Adam & Eve, Aphrodisia, and Passionate French 75.

So pick up a bottle of bubbly and get out the cocktail shaker. With the sensational champagne cocktails in this book, celebrating has never been easier—or more fun.

From the Back Cover

"Corks popping, frothy liquid flowing, a cold crispy freshness . . . nothing quite so perfectly reflects the notion of 'the best in life.' This is a book for celebrants. It's a book for romantics. It's a book for the entertainerwho wants a light, fresh concoction that can bring people together to accent the joys of the day. So break out the bubbly and toast!"
—From 101 Champagne Cocktails

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470169427
• ISBN-13: 978-0470169421
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Wine > Champagne

More About the Author

Kim Haasarud is a James Beard-honored mixologist, author, and beverage consultant. She conceives her signature cocktails much as Alice Waters would create a specialty dish, taking inspiration from market-fresh, high quality ingredients. "Cocktails, like food, should be culinary experiences," says Haasarud. "It is about combining ingredients to create a sensation on the palate and entice all the senses with a combination of flavors, textures, aromas, and garnishes."

Kim prides herself on creating innovative cocktail programs that demand execution on a large-scale, are informed by current and upcoming trends, and are inspired by a "fresh forward and premium spirits" philosophy. Her recent programs for Moet-Hennessy, Beam Global, SKYY Spirits, PF Changs, Wyndham Worldwide Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Resort Maui, et al are just a few examples; each of them incorporate fresh ingredients, a focus on technique & execution, bar & mis-en-place set-up, cost control, and a sensitivity towards SKUs to create profitable, top-of-class programs.

Kim has been a judge on Iron Chef America, as well doing guest appearances on the "The Today Show," CBS' "Early Morning Show," "Fox & Friends Live," "Montel Williams Show", "and Plum TV. She has been featured on various radio programs including "Good Food" with Evan Kleiman, Martha Stewart's "Everyday Food", "Cosmo Radio" and ABC & CNN Radio syndicate. Her cocktails have been seen in hundreds of magazines and newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Saveur, Edible LA, Vogue, SELF, Wine Enthusiast, BRIDES, Woman's World, Lucky, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Associated Press. She also created the official cocktail for the 2010 Academy Awards served at the Governor's Ball - the "Golden Glamour." She has also been featured at the Aspen Food & Wine festival (each year since '06).

Kim is the author of the best-selling "101... " cocktail series with Wiley & Sons (101 Margaritas , 101 Martinis , 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks, 101 Champagne Cocktails, 101 Blended Drinks and to be released in 2011: 101 Mojitos and other Muddled Drinks). Her anticipated "Holiday Cocktail Bar" App for iPhone and iPad will be released this holiday season.

She lives with her husband Kevin, two children Holden & Maddy, and dog Emi in Phoenix, AZ.

www.liquid-architecture.com

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best cocktail recipe book I've found yet, November 18, 2008

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Gourmet Girl (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Champagne Cocktails (Hardcover)

I recently planned the menu for my wedding reception, and I asked the bartender to mix one of the drinks from this book as our signature cocktail: The Pacific Star (pg.106...it's a clever blend of white cranberry juice, vodka, orange curacao, lychee syrup, lemon juice, and champagne, finished off with a slice of starfruit for garnish). The cocktail was originally created by the author of 101 Champagne Cocktails for The Four Seasons Maui. It's unique and absolutely delicious. I know all of our guests will be thrilled. I have purchased several cocktail books in the past, but this one surpasses them all. The recipes are very straightforward, and something even a novice could create, but the result is spectacular every time. The author compiled a fabulous mix of her own recipes, and those of other master mixologists (such as the Ritz Cocktail on page 15). Every recipe I have mixed so far has dazzled my guests. I highly recommend this for anyone in search of delightful drink recipes that are truly one-of-a-kind.

5.0 out of 5 stars good read and fun!, December 15, 2010

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This review is from: 101 Champagne Cocktails (Hardcover)

Books like these are fun but you have to be willing to try the different recipes otherwise its just for looks on a coffee table.

5.0 out of 5 stars It went straight to my head..., October 24, 2009

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This review is from: 101 Champagne Cocktails (Hardcover)

If you one a one shot deal when it comes to champagne and wine cocktails this book is it. It is a compendium of cocktails made with bubbly all in one place, with over 100 recipes for fizzin' fun. I will definately be pulling out this book when the parties start rolling around. It will keep the guests on their toes and joyous all night long.