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by Jeff Hollinger (Author), Rob Schwartz (Author), Frankie Frankeny (Photographer), Georgeanne Brennan (Foreword) "WHEN AMERICANS BEGAN DRINKING COCKTAILS in the late 1800s, they were nothing more than a style of drink, much like a punch, fizz, or cobbler..." (more)
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From Tokyo to New York, a cocktail renaissance is happening as "bar chefs" create delicious elixirs worthy of their kitchen counterparts. An epicenter of this barroom artistry can be found at the Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco (a city that spends more money per capita on alcohol than any other in the country). Bartenders Jeff Hollinger and Bob Schwartz share their artisan approach for stunning creations that unveil a new spectrum of flavors. Fresh herbs and even aromatic lavender are deftly used to augment classic and new cocktail recipes. Syrups and mixes are carefully crafted from scratch, ensuring small-batch perfection and a harmony of flavors. Acclaimed photographer Frankie Frankeny captures their virtuoso mixing performances with a refreshing take on the cocktail, creating a showpiece for any living room.

About the Author
Jeff Hollinger and Rob Schwartz have combined 16 years of bartending experience, with more than six at Absinthe in San Francisco. Jeff lives in the San Francisco Bay area, and Rob lives in Manhattan. Georgeanne Brennan is the James Beard Award-winning author of numerous cookbooks such as Great Greens. She lives in Northern California and France. Frankie Frankeny is a San Francisco-based photographer whose work has illustrated many books, including The Wine Lover's Dessert Book.

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  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 5, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811854981
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811854986
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #110,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent incite into creating cocktillian style drinks, November 2, 2007
A must have for home bartenders that want to maintain a consummate menu in their bar. The book discusses unique ingredients, their uses, and even gives the recipes for various drinks served at the Absinthe Brasserie and Bar in San Francisco.

Why use Maraschino cherries in your bar when you can make homemade Brandied Cherries? Need to sweeten things up a little there are multiple syrups such as the simple syrup or even a balsamic syrup.

Don't be mistaken, this is neither a long read or an in-depth study of Mixology. At the same time, it is not just a recipe book without a soul. The gentlemen that wrote the book provided a perfect balance of ingredients to come up with a cocktail that they have proudly named "The Art of the Bar".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Taking Cocktails to New Heights, February 6, 2009
By Amy Senk "Read it, Loved it" (Orange County, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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The San Francisco restaurant Absinthe is revered for its bartenders, and here we get a sneak peak into the way their minds work. It's a book that includes some philosophy, a lot of recipes, and even more opinions on things that really make a difference. Like ice, or glassware.

We have a few cocktail books we swear by, including Dale DeGroff's classic Craft of the Cocktail. While there are some overlapping recipes and so forth, this book is a must-have for us. We find the recipes easy to use and tempting, and the text inspirational and educational.

Makes us miss San Francisco a lot, but very glad we can have little Absinthe bar time right in our own home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great cocktail book!, February 7, 2007
By Roger Friedenthal MD (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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Very professional mixologists who have an honest and organic approach to cocktails. There is a real discussion of the principals of ingredients and blending. IMHO this is as enjoyable in its own way as Degroff's "The Craft of the Cocktail."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book...
If you like classic cocktails and are looking for something new, like the 201 of cocktails. This book provides an entertaining read, fantastic photographs and some great recipes.
Published 4 days ago by C. Mathews

5.0 out of 5 stars Best cocktail recipe book...
...bar none. Pardon the pun, but this truly is the best A-Z cocktail recipe book I have ever owned. As a previous resident of San Francisco, I was a frequent visitor to Absinthe... Read more
Published 25 days ago by S. M. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbound by mixology
When a close friend took us to Absinthe on our last visit to San Francisco we had no idea what a wonderful treat awaited us. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Absinthe.
My wife and I had a tradition of going to Absinthe in San Francisco before any major trip, or when one of us returned from a trip. We love their cocktails! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Michael Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars library of libations
The Art of the Bar: Cocktails inspired by the Classics, is a great book! If your a serious cocktail drinker this book is for you, great history on some of the most basic cocktails... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Book!
This book exceeded my expectations! The pictures, history, and recipies make for something I keep going back to often. Buy this book. Read more
Published 24 months ago by S. Cummins

5.0 out of 5 stars My Sons in Law loved the book
Christmas gifts are often graciously accepted but our Sons in Law were really excited about the book. Three weeks later they have used them.
Published on January 18, 2007 by Nancy N. Bell

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've seen on Cocktails!!
With over 18 years of drinking experience, I can say that the author of The Art of the Bar, Jeff Hollinger is definitely no stranger to spirits! Read more
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