Cocktail nation: cosmic cocktails, space-age shots and other rituals on [Paperback]

Beverly West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997

From classic highballs and martinis to mod shots and bologna boats, this is the ultimate mixology manual for the cocktail connoisseur.

Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425158527
• ISBN-13: 978-0425158524
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,008,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not that far out..., August 8, 2000

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This review is from: Cocktail nation: cosmic cocktails, space-age shots and other rituals on (Paperback)

Cocktail Nation takes a playful, often off the wall look at cocktails and the "Art of Mixology". Filled with off the wall stories and anicdotes that acompany most recipes, Beverly West and Kim Doi seem to take great enjoyment from poking fun at the establishment. While not the largest collection of drinks, games or stories Cocktail Nation is a most enjoyable light hearted read and would make an ideal going away present for the college student in your life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun to read, and useful too, April 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cocktail nation: cosmic cocktails, space-age shots and other rituals on (Paperback)

This is more than just a book of drink recipes, although it's got some really useful ones if you're throwing a party or sick of the same old drinks.It's also a hilarious guide to enjoying your poison, with nonsensical excuses for tippling, drinking lore, and dubious hangover cures (I think I'll skip the one where you snort an oyster up your nose! ). Lots of fun, and clever and well-written enough just to enjoy reading for its own sake.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars in all things, at all times, please, be fabulous, July 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cocktail nation: cosmic cocktails, space-age shots and other rituals on (Paperback)

if you like combustable edison, esquivele, and all things lounge, this is the book for you. decent recipes, although Mr Boston is probably better, but not as hip. Kick back, put some samba on the hi-fi and shake up a martini!