The Ultimate Party Drink Book: Over 750 Recipes for Cocktails, Smoothies, Blender Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, and More (Paperback)

by Bruce Weinstein (Author)

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Product Description

Bruce Weinstein is a guy who knows how to party. And his key to partying is choosing the right drink. Spiked or zero proof, Bruce has shaken, stirred, blended, or ladled concoction for every occasion and everyone on your guest list.

The cocktail traditionalist will savor Bruce's world-class Bloody Mary, while those on the cutting edge will sip one of his twelve exotic and tasty variations of this favorite libation. His classic martini comes with no fewer than fifteen spin-offs. Got a crowd coming over? No problem. Just pull out the punch bowl and fill it with Groovy Banana Wine Punch or teetotaling Pink Plum Lemonade. On a hot summer day, serve a blended tropical Papaya Smoothie or Orange Jewelious. Or blast away winter's chill with a warming coffee, tea, or fruit juice toddy.

From an intimate dinner for two to a block-party bash, raise your glass and celebrate with Bruce Weinstein's The Ultimate Party Drink Book.

About the Author

Bruce Weinstein is the author of The Ultimate Ice Cream Book. He has written for iVillage.com and Bon Appetit. He lives in New York City.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks; 1 edition (May 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688177646
• ISBN-13: 978-0688177645
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,891 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Ultimate Series.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't get bored, May 16, 2000

By A Customer

With over 750 drinks, running from malts to high balls, from nonalcoholic fruit punches to blitzed margaritas, this book will certainly get a work out on my patio this summer. Weinstein's originality--on parade in his ice cream book--cranks into full gear with a torrent of refreshing, cool, light, spirited (and not) selections. Bananas Foster Smoothie! Bangkok Buzz! A Purple Mango Bongo! And each drink has several variations behind it--check out the list for Bloody Mary alone (eight alcoholic and four non-alcoholic versions). And then comes winter--with toddies and hot rums. He's even got a Fig and Honey Smoothie for Hanukkah. OK, so I plan to make this a housewarming gift for every party I attend. But that way, I'll be assured of great drinks wherever I go.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun & Tasty Drinks - Worth Every Penny, January 4, 2003

By A Customer

This book has hundreds of killer drinks that will make just about any party a smash hit. There are rum drinks galore and even non-alchoholic drinks for the designated drivers in your crowd. The drinks come in a rainbow of colors, and if you don't have a set of tiki glasses to serve them in, that's okay - you can always get some on ebay!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What fun drinks!!!, November 8, 2001

By A Customer

Wow, these are great. I'll never throw a boring party again. I've made the Pink Elephant Punch and the Dim Sum Sling 3 times and my friends love them. Some of my friends don't "drink," so I made them a few of the smoothies and ice cream drinks from this book and they had just as much fun as the rest of us. I've just ordered the other books in the series and can't wait to get them.