Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails [Hardcover]

Mr. Boston (Author), Anthony Giglio (Editor), Jim Meehan (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2010

A refreshing collection of perfect warm-weather cocktails

When entertaining friends, it's best to know what works when. Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails gives you tons of fresh ideas for keeping cool with refreshing cocktails that are perfect for warm weather.

Mr. Boston has been the go-to guide for bartenders since the end of Prohibition, so why would you turn anywhere else for the best ideas in summertime entertaining? Get your backyard barbecues cooking with more than 100 cool recipes to chill out with friends. Illustrated with beautiful photos that will leave you thirsting for more, these recipes range from classics like the Singapore Sling to contemporary drinks like the Cherry Caipirinha. Also, discover trade secrets from some of the best bar chefs to ensure that your drinks are perfectly prepared and served.

• More than 100 drink recipes from dozens of the world's top cocktail experts
• Packed with innovative, uncomplicated recipes, simple instructions, and inviting photographs
• Most recipes feature fresh seasonal ingredients and bright summertime flavors that make perfect thirst-quenchers

Fire up the grill and stock up on ice. With Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails in hand you'll be ready to party, with recipes and serving ideas that will turn your backyard into everybody's favorite destination.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The go-to resource for bartenders since the repeal of Prohibition, Mr. Boston puts the expertise of world-class mixologists at your fingertips. Now, in Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails, America's favorite drink-mixing guide helps you cool down your hot summertime get-togethers with more than 100 revitalizing cocktail recipes.

Packed with mouthwatering photography, Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails offers a bounty of ideas for cool cocktails for backyard barbecues, pool parties, or intimate summer dinners. Perfect for taking advantage of the season's bounty, these recipes have been carefully composed with Mr. Boston's trademark dedication and attention to the purity and flavor of fresh ingredients.

Chill out with a wide range of icy cool and refreshing recipes that include:

• Drinks made with fresh seasonal fruits and produce like the Brazilian Raspberry Rickey

• Delicious herb-infused creations like the Rude Sage Cosmo

• Classic dinner-party cocktails like the Casino Royale

• Fruity tropical delights like the mango-based El Manguita

• And crowd-pleasing party punches like Tropical White Sangria

"Trade Secrets" throughout the book reveal professional techniques for preparing and serving the perfect drink and for hosting unforgettable celebrations—like how to properly muddle your fruits and herbs or how to pick affordable substitutes for pricey or hard-to-find liquors and liqueurs.

So hit the fresh market, shave some ice, and break out your cocktail shaker—with top-shelf advice from Mr. Boston, you'll be the hot-weather host with the most.

From the Back Cover

Mix the perfect drink for every warm-weather occasion

FRESH DIRECT
to make the most of fresh seasonal fruits

AND GOOD FOR YOU, TOO!
herb-infused, vitamin-packed cocktails for whatever ails you

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER
apéritifs, digestifs, and dinnertime cocktails

TALL, DARK, AND TROPICAL
for when you want a taste of surf and sand

PUNCH IT UP
with a big bowl of cold, fruity refreshment

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470184892
• ISBN-13: 978-0470184899
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)