In this collection of 50 easy recipes, illustrated with gorgeous color photos, master mixologist A.J. Rathbun shows readers how to create their own liqueurs - infusions that meld liquor with fruit, herbs, and spices - for any occasion. Chapters include citrus mixes such as Limoncello and Mandarino; fruit flavors such as A Fair Pear; nutty/spicy liqueurs such as Anisetter and Basil Grappa; exotic mixtures such as Persephonia; and sweet treats such as Mocha Cream. The introduction covers all the basic rules, tips, and necessary tools, as well as information on gift-giving, storing, and packaging, and cocktail suggestions.
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The book itself is lovely enough to give as a gift...filled with beautifully-enticing photographs and well-written instructions. Most of the recipes require some time for the liqueur to set...but the end result will be worth the wait. --Suite101.com
Praise for Good Spirits: Very good, accessible cocktail recipes, delivered with a chaser of humor, history, criticism and insight. --Newsday
Praise for Good Spirits: In this gorgeous guide to every cocktail imaginable, Rathbun breaks out the 12 chapters not by ingredients but by useful, or at least amusing, categories. The scores of full-color photos are thirst inducing and add an irresistible retro charm to the proceedings. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for Good Spirits: Very good, accessible cocktail recipes, delivered with a chaser of humor, history, criticism and insight. --Newsday
Praise for Good Spirits: In this gorgeous guide to every cocktail imaginable, Rathbun breaks out the 12 chapters not by ingredients but by useful, or at least amusing, categories. The scores of full-color photos are thirst inducing and add an irresistible retro charm to the proceedings. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
About the Author
A.J. Rathbun is an IACP award-winning freelance food and entertaining writer. His work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Every Day with Rachael Ray and Wine Enthusiast. He is the author of Good Spirits, Party Snacks!, and Party Drinks! and teaches cocktail classes.
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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).
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Butler
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll admit it. I was a little scared of liqueurs. Those fancy-dan bottles, those sweet gooey snifters of purple stuff. Yikes! After taking the plunge and trying a few of the recipes in Luscious Liqueurs, I've now seen the light. First of all, almost anything can be in a liqueur: tart lemon in a Limoncello, hazlenut in the Heroic, or even horseradish in the Hot Horse. You heard me. Horseradish! You'll never think of Bloody Marys the same way. Second, liqueurs aren't built out of some mysterious gunk. Vodka is the simple base for most of the liqueurs in the book. And fresh ingredients bring a lively taste to each drink I've tried. Liqueurs aren't scary, they are great. They are fun and easy to make... and drink... and share with friends. (And then... talk your friends into making a different one for you and share the love!)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I attended a party class taught by the author last year and one of the cocktails he made featured a delicious blackberry liqueur that he had made himself. I had to have the recipe! It was late June, strawberry season, so I followed the simple directions for Strawberry Gold and ended up with a heavenly elixir that I bottled up and handed out at Christmas. It tastes like summer in a bottle! This summer I'm planning to make more liqueurs with different fruits. The hardest part of making the berry liqueurs is waiting the few weeks it takes for them to steep. Other than that, it's simple, easy, and delicious. If you're the impatient sort, you can make the Chocolate Cream Liqueur and serve it for grown-up dessert tonight.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A cookbook is just a book until you actually try the recipes. And try is just what I've done. Here's my take on Luscious Liqueurs:
PROS:
1. I've made three recipes using, for two of them, fruits (blackberries and pomegranates) from my own garden. The third was a coffee liqueur which is still in the 'resting before tasting' stage. But those that have been tried and tasted -- marvelous!
2. Lovely photographs accompany each recipe -- as they should. No skimping on photography or paper here.
3. Quite an assortment both in ingredients and in bitterness and sweetness. You'll probably find several of your favorites here.
CONS:
1. I'm beginning to think of forming a one-woman protest in front of publishing houses that use standard binding for cookbooks. Think, ladies and gentlemen, think of the cook who is trying to assemble ingredients and follow a recipe all the while holding a book open with one hand because it refuses to lay flat. Is spiral binding really too much to ask?
OVERALL:
In spite of my binding complaint, the recipes for liqueurs in this small volume are just too good to miss. So, if you're a fan of good liqueurs, and if you've been astonished at the recent price hikes for your favorites, try making it for yourself and your friends. If I can do it, you're a cinch!
Five Stars!
PROS:
1. I've made three recipes using, for two of them, fruits (blackberries and pomegranates) from my own garden. The third was a coffee liqueur which is still in the 'resting before tasting' stage. But those that have been tried and tasted -- marvelous!
2. Lovely photographs accompany each recipe -- as they should. No skimping on photography or paper here.
3. Quite an assortment both in ingredients and in bitterness and sweetness. You'll probably find several of your favorites here.
CONS:
1. I'm beginning to think of forming a one-woman protest in front of publishing houses that use standard binding for cookbooks. Think, ladies and gentlemen, think of the cook who is trying to assemble ingredients and follow a recipe all the while holding a book open with one hand because it refuses to lay flat. Is spiral binding really too much to ask?
OVERALL:
In spite of my binding complaint, the recipes for liqueurs in this small volume are just too good to miss. So, if you're a fan of good liqueurs, and if you've been astonished at the recent price hikes for your favorites, try making it for yourself and your friends. If I can do it, you're a cinch!
Five Stars!
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By L. Pierson
Format:Hardcover
So I caught the author on some morning show in Boston and thought he was so charming and made making liqueurs sound so easy and fun. I'm always looking for something to make for gifts for the holidays and this is perfect. The book is super fun to read and I think the hardest thing is picking which liqueur to make next.
This is one book I'll come back to again and again!
LP
This is one book I'll come back to again and again!
LP
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ray
Format:Hardcover
This is okay if you don't have other books or can't use the Internet. I recommend: Classic Liqueurs: The Art of Making & Cooking with Liqueurs(Sibyl Publications).
By PANDY
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
cant wait to get started making cordials. there are some yummy sounding recipes. easy step by step instructions that anyone could follow !
By seabo48
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
i have tried 6 of the infused recipes and they are amazing, i would highly recommend this book to any one that loves great flavor in there drinks, and it is so easy to do, i hope everyone enjoys this book as much as i have.
By KH
Format:Hardcover
This is a very good book for anyone interested in making Liqueurs. The numerous recipies are easy to understand, require easy to obtain ingredients, and cover a large variety of flavors. A must have for liqueur making.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 5 months ago by McDuff426
5.0 out of 5 stars
thank you
I made a bunch of these liqueurs; they are tasty and since one cannot use much at a time, the longer they sit the better and smoother the taste!
Published 8 months ago by Stephanie Meismer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fun Addition to the Crafting Collection
I too had heard the author on NPR (see a trend here) and put the book on my Amazon list. To my surprise, an "unknown benefactor" (old college friend) sent me the book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Atalanta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great intro book!
I love this book! I've made infused vodkas and liqueurs in the past but this book provides a lot of new fun recipes! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jennifer L. Hoff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Leisurely Enjoyment
Very nice book of easy to follow infusions for a great party. With a small amount of pre-planning make your little get together into an elegant soirée. Read more
Published on July 6, 2010 by dcasciato
3.0 out of 5 stars
Yummy sort of
Lots of the recipes are good, or okay. I'm not thrilled with a lot more. Vanilla rum and limencello delicious, but the blood orange not so good. Read more
Published on December 3, 2009 by Carrington Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Luscious Liqueurs
Very easy to follow recipes. The grapefruit recipe and the "October Prescription" are my favorites so far, I can't wait to sample the others. This book is worth every penny!!!
Published on September 2, 2009 by Beaver
