Cocktails In Tahiti (Paperback)

by Richard Bondurant (Author)
Key Phrases: ounce coconut liqueur, overwater bungalows, ounce blue curaçao, Mixing Instructions, Bora Bora, Mai Tai (more...)

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A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti. Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A. --Tahiti Tourism Bureau

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The islands of Tahiti captivate our emotions and senses unlike any other place because they are truly the most beautiful and romantic destination on Earth. In fact, mere mention of Tahiti evokes a myriad of tranquil images: turquoise lagoons... lush tropical islands... majestic mountain peaks... warm, caressing breezes... romantic evenings... dream-like accommodations.

Perhaps you've already vacationed in our beautiful islands and experienced the peaceful ambiance firsthand, or maybe you're planning a trip or have only dreamed of visiting. Whatever the case, you may find yourself yearning to be far from the chaos and maddening pace of your hectic daily life. What you wouldn't give for a taste of life in Tahiti; for the feel of white sand beneath your feet; for a day of sun-drenched meditation by an azure lagoon; for snorkeling in clear, warm waters; for a cool, tropical drink so refreshingly decadent it almost feels like taboo.

Cocktails in Tahiti can't purchase you a plane ticket to Tahiti, but our beautiful look at the hotels and tropical drinks of these islands will whisk you to that fantasy of the mind where palm trees sway, gentle waters lap at the shore, and a romantic rendezvous can unfold at any time under a star-filled sky. Whatever your Tahiti fantasy, we can help you conjure it with tasty, tropical libations certain to fill your senses with memories and dreams of our islands.

Delicious, glamorous, even sexy--Tahiti's tropical cocktails are always in style. Whether you want to throw a great party or simply spice up an otherwise normal evening, Cocktails in Tahiti provides all of the inspiration and instruction you need. Mixing your own Tahiti cocktails is not only fun but surprisingly easy. We provide an entertaining, practical guide with tools and tips to make you a Tahiti cocktail expert: from how to frost a glass, mix a cocktail, and sculpt a garnish, to understanding distinguishing characteristics of various rums and liqueurs.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Tahiti Publishing Company; 1 edition (November 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933850078
• ISBN-13: 978-1933850078
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #503,826 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, December 9, 2006

By	Mike Rickard "www.mikerickard.com" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

I have never been to Tahiti, but after reading the fun, informative facts about Tahiti, seeing the beautiful pictures, and sampling some of the excellent cocktail recipes, I am ready to go!

Mr. Bondurant's love and knowledge of Tahiti come through clearly in the book, which is very well laid out. It provides enough information and explains things in such a way that an amateur can make delicious Tahitian cocktails as well as the most experienced bartender. The fun facts about Tahiti, along with summaries of the total hotels and the gorgeous pictures, makes this book a must have.

Until I can take my first trip to Tahiti, this book will help bring a little Tahiti to my home.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Cocktail Book!!!, November 21, 2006

By	Lori Mousseau - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband and I went to Tahiti for our honeymoon. I saw this book on Amazon.com and I just had to have it. The pictures, facts and drinks were amazing!

I decided to have a Tahitian party last weekend with my family and friends. I was able to recreate the Tahitian cocktails we had on our honeymoon and share some interesting facts about the islands, as well as, the hotels in the French Polynesia. The cocktails were so easy to make and they looked so festive. I was able to recreate the look of the cocktail by using the pictures in the book. Everyone at my party kept raving about how much they loved what they were drinking and wanted to see the Tahitian cocktail book. After looking at the book - they just had to have a copy. I was so excited about their requests, I can order this book on-line and have it shipped to my home just in time for Christmas. I do not have to "fight" the crowds at the mall! My party was a huge Tahitian success!

If you want to bring the French Polynesia Islands to your home and experience paradise - I highly recommend this book. Thank you for making my party festive and memorable!!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Books and Lot of Fun!, November 14, 2006

By	Kelly M. Neaton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband and I love this book. We went to Tahiti on our honeymoon and this book was given to us by a friend after we returned home. This book has so many pretty photographs from the amazing hotels in Tahiti, Bora Bora and the other islands as well as some nature shots from around the islands. There really is nothing like the hotels in Bora Bora. I wish we had the book before our trip because there were a lot of neat trivia facts in the book about Tahiti that would that it would have been good/fun to know in advance.

The photos of the cocktail drinks are gorgeous. Not only are they gorgeous, but they are easy to make and very tasty too! I have another cocktail book where the recipes are exotic but use ingredients that are complicated and make it too hard to really try many of the drinks. This book is just the opposite, there's a good variety of drinks and they are all practical and not too hard to make at home. Also, the different mai tai recipes were very interesting and very different. The first pages of information on making drinks - creating cocktails and discussions on the fruits used and liquors used are fairly standard but still good.

Anyway, we love this book because it is so pretty, and we love the drinks and the hotels in it. It is a great souvenir from a perfect trip. I'd highly recommend this book as a gift to anyone who is going to Tahiti or has been to Tahiti.