From Caramel Martinis to Global Blossams, Peppermint Penguins to Blueberry Mojitos, and Sonic Blasters to Waltzing Matildas, here is a collection of recipes for 101 mouthwatering cocktails, many of which are straight from the shakers of New York's most innovative 'bar chefs'. Girl Drinks look as good as they taste, but don't let appearances fool you - they really pack a punch!
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After seven sleepless nights, the narrator Rachel Federman sets off to get over the end of a two year relationship and begin research on this book. In the process she takes us from swanky midtown cafes to quiet neighborhood haunts to East Side champagne bars to Coney Island in search of the biggest, fanciest, splashiest, most exciting drinks around.
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Rachel Federman is a freelance for nonprofit organizations and the lead singer of NYC indie-pop band Dimestore Scenario, who are well-known for their unpredictable performances in the downtown New York bar scene. Rachel has written for a range of publications, including Advertising Age, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Fabulous!,
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This review is from: Girl Drinks (Hardcover)
I reviewed this book along a dozen others as I was buying Christmas presents for my best friend. Despite my initial reaction to the title (ugh!), I immediately fell in love not just with the format and the recipes, but with the writing style, too. A lot of the other books were either too cutesy or silly, or much too serious. (Who wants to hold a big book or thumb through 50 pages to mix a few drinks??) This one was perfect, with a witty, sassy tone to complement the simple, fun recipes. It became our bartending bible during the pre- and post-Holiday festivities AND a conversation piece for guests (we threw at least two or three parties together last season), and I intend to purchase my own copy for my bar at home, as well. I will probably keep this on my "possible presents" list for other friends, too.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Cool Drinks and a Touching Story,
By Ed Johnson (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Girl Drinks (Hardcover)
This delightful little book delivers 101 cool girl drinks in a wonderfully illustrated package. The author tells a breezy and touching narrative --reminiscent of Carrie Bradshaw in TV's "Sex and the City"-- that serves as a backdrop for her barhopping research in New York.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Lame name! Excellent drinks!,
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Everything about this book of 101 cocktail recipes is on point, except for the title. Rachel Federman has done her homework and produced a set of recipes that will surely impress your friends. I love the pocket-size of it, so I can take it to the liquor store or to the bar. These aren't stuffy drinks. These are caramel martinis and chocolate-covered strawberries and london fogs. Variations on themes like Shirley Temple Blacks and blueberry mojitos. They're as much fun to make as they are to drink. This collection is so big on creativity that I've conjured a few of my own recipes as well as morphed a few of the oldies. Instead of mixing cream into a Brandy Alexander, pour over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, grate fresh nutmeg on top, and call it a Randy Alexander! I really hope Rachel continues her research and comes out with more editions!
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unnerved and satisfied me. After a week of sleepless, fevered nights, I ventured forth to begin getting over the break-up and researching this book, a fortunate coincidence of timing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chilled martini glass, vanilla vodka, chilled cocktail glass, white crème, sour mix, highball glass, light rum Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Irish Cream New!
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