Recipes, revelations, refreshments, and romance, shaken and served with a twist by spirits expert, AJ Rathbun.
Good Spirits
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||
Browse our Bookshelf Favorites store for big savings on popular fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and more. |
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
A. J. Rathbun is a freelance food and entertaining writer and the author of Champagne Cocktails, Wine Cocktails, Dark Spirits, Luscious Liqueurs, Party Drinks!, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals Award-winning Good Spirits. Rathbun earned his MFA in creative writing from Western Michigan University, and has worked variously as a buyer for Amazon.com, an usher at the Art Institute of Chicago, a rock band roadie, an envelope stuffer, a marketing assistant, the director of the Poetry After Hours program at the Seattle Art Museum, an online editor, a waiter, and of course, a bartender. In addition to his cookbooks, Rathbun is the editor of In Their Cups and the author of Want, two poetry collections. Rathbun has been a guest, talking about drinks, food, entertaining, and kitchen products, on numerous radio shows, including Martha Stewart's Everyday Food satellite radio program and USA Radio, has done interviews with a variety of publications, including the Seattle Times, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Arizona Republic, and has contributed to the magazines Every Day with Rachael Ray and Wine Enthusiast, among others. He is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the Museum of the American Cocktail. He teaches cocktail classes at the cooking school Dish It Up, one of which was recently profiled in the magazine Traditional Homes. Rathbun lives in Seattle, Washington. To learn more about him and his books, and to read his blog, Spiked Punch, and check out a few of his drink-making videos, visit his website at www.ajrathbun.com.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
More About the Author
A.J. Rathbun is a food and entertaining writer and poet and the author of Champagne Cocktails, Dark Spirits, Wine Cocktails, Luscious Liqueurs, Party Snacks!, Party Drinks!, the IACP Award-winning Good Spirits, Double Take (in collaboration with chef Jeremy Holt), and editor and contributor for In Their Cups. In addition to his cocktail books and cookbooks, Rathbun is the author of Want, a collection of poems. He lives in Seattle, Washington. To learn more, visit Rathbun's website at www.ajrathbun.com and drink up his blog Spiked Punch (it's lonely, and needs attention).
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This enormous box just arrived from Amazon! It only had ONE book in it! This one! Wow! It's so beautiful, it's so heavy, it's so full of gorgeous pictures and even MORE gorgeous writing and recipes.
I love all the lists ("Five drinks to serve to the in-laws" "Six obscure facts to bring up at the bar"). I love that all the French I've seen so far is correct. Of course, I love that the Rebecca gets another shot at greatness. I love the index by primary alcohol. I love the list of specific gravities of different liqueurs so I can make fancy layered drinks. And ohmigoodness, I just love that there is an obscene number of recipes in this book--some for crowds, some for a twosome, some for summer, some for winter. It goes on and on and on.
I was going to have wine tonight, but that's out the window now. There's pineapple juice in the fridge--sounds like it's time for a French Martini!
I love all the lists ("Five drinks to serve to the in-laws" "Six obscure facts to bring up at the bar"). I love that all the French I've seen so far is correct. Of course, I love that the Rebecca gets another shot at greatness. I love the index by primary alcohol. I love the list of specific gravities of different liqueurs so I can make fancy layered drinks. And ohmigoodness, I just love that there is an obscene number of recipes in this book--some for crowds, some for a twosome, some for summer, some for winter. It goes on and on and on.
I was going to have wine tonight, but that's out the window now. There's pineapple juice in the fridge--sounds like it's time for a French Martini!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Butler
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a big fan of A.J. Rathbun's previous cocktail book, Party Drinks, I have to admit that I had high expectations for his comprehensive guide, Good Spirits. But as I cracked open the new book, I immediately knew that he had knocked this one out of the park. The recipes are easy to follow, and the descriptions make me want to shake, stir, and sip almost every drink in the book. (The mouthwatering photos in Good Spirits add to the attraction too!) But, most importantly, since this is a book about good times and good fun, A.J. has taken great care to make sure that the book itself is part of the joy of entertaining. Like the cocktails in the book, Good Spirits is perfectly mixed!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By AndreaLeigh
Format:Hardcover
Three cheers for the Bacontini! This is just one of the many interesting drinks profiled in this enchanting book. Chock full of recipes and fun anecdotes, Good Spirits is indispensable when it comes to looking for the perfect drink to serve for just about any occasion. The only issue I had with it was getting distracted by the hilarious commentary when trying to quickly reference a recipe--it's just too good to put down! I have my cookbooks and cocktail books displayed in my kitchen and this one always gets commented on by guests because of its good looks. Beauty and brains--a great find! I bought several copies--for myself and as gifts since it makes a great coffee-table book too!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
SO many good recipes!
This is jam-packed with neat anecdotes and tasty recipes. Everything I've tried so far has been a winner. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Celeste Thayer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Annoying Comments and Descriptions
For such a large book, it seems like wasted space at times. I like cocktail books that describe the history, ingredients, tastes, effects of mixing the liqueurs, and different... Read more
Published 6 months ago by seamonkey10
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice
This book has awesome recipes for drinks. Easy to use and follow along. A must have for any bar whether you are home or at work.
Published 16 months ago by EnduranceBeginner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Sprits is Great Fun!
I love this book! The recipes are just the right mix of fun, informative and irreverent. The Champagne Americana on page 291 is the perfect champagne cocktail. Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by Mercy Azarcon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too Many Cocktails
I bought this because it was supposed to have a lot of punch recipes, but there are not that many. I could care less about mixed drinks, just the alcoholic punch, since I don't... Read more
Published on August 20, 2009 by Carol Vesperino
5.0 out of 5 stars
The next best thing to your own personal bartender
What makes this book so challenging to review is that author A.J. Rathbun expertly mixes recipes with wit and enough trivia to keep you entertained, educated and inspired through... Read more
Published on March 26, 2009 by Jared Castle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Readable, useful, all-encompassing collection of bartending recipes
I'm primarily a (snobby) beer drinker and a (somewhat less knowledgeable) wine fan, but it doesn't take much arm-twisting to get me to say Yes to a margarita or mojito. Read more
Published on January 27, 2009 by Esther Schindler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Variety of Recipes, Witty Anecdotes, and Beautiful Photos
Whether a gift for someone else or something to add to your own kitchen collection, this book will make the owner happy each time they open it. Read more
Published on October 3, 2008 by K.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun
Rathbun and team have put together a delightful, thoughtful, and beautiful guide to "good spirits" both through his instructions for preparing libations for every imaginable... Read more
Published on October 29, 2007 by JAY BREMYER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun AND useful!
More than just a comprehensive guide to the world of cocktails, this book is also a fun read. It's packed with quirky bits of trivia on the history of different liquors and drinks... Read more
Published on October 14, 2007 by Liza Beth
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
