Mambo Mixers: Recipes for 50 Luscious Latin Cocktails and 20 Tantalizing Tapas (Hardcover)

by Dasha Wright (Photographer), Arlen Gargagliano (Narrator)

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Product Description
Hora de cócteles: cocktail hour in Latin America. Step into a bar in Buenos Aires in the early evening and you'll see friends savoring a few small tapas and enjoying a drink-perhaps a bellini, fresh peach nectar combined with champagne and kissed with fresh raspberries, or a lime-infused caipirinha.

With Mambo Mixers, Arlen Gargagliano takes readers on a sumptuous sojourn into the bars, homes, and parties of our Latin American neighbors, from Mexico to Argentina. She serves up recipes for 50 enticing cocktails and 20 piquant tapas-all made with easy-to-find ingredients-along with lots of serving suggestions and make-ahead tips. The Kiwi Caipirinha, Classic Cuban Daiquiri, and Peruvian Winter Wine are among the featured drinks, accompanied by such tapas as Crisp Toasts with Chimichurri, Tortilla Española, and Dominican Shrimp Croquettes. With virtually limitless cocktail hour combinations, Mambo Mixers offers a sampling of the tropical and savory pleasures found just south of the border. AUTHOR BIO: Arlen Gargagliano is the coauthor, with chef and restaurateur Rafael Palomino, of several books that feature recipes for entertaining Latin style, including Viva la Vida and Nueva Salsa. She lives in New Rochelle, New York. Dasha Wright is a food and travel photographer based in New York City. Her photographs have appeared in such magazines as Bon Appétit, Real Simple, Country Living, and Modern Bride.

About the Author
Arlen Gargagliano is a writer, presenter and a co-author of chef and restaurateur Rafael Palomino's cookbooks. A native of New York City, Gargagliano has spent years living in Spain and Peru, and travelling throughout Latin America, where she still travels to give workshops to both teachers and students of English. Dasha Wright is a food and travel photographer based in New York City. Her photographs have appeared in magazines such as Bon Appetit, Real Simple, Country Living and Modern Bride.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584793988
• ISBN-13: 978-1584793984
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #878,641 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the thirsty needed!, June 7, 2005

By	Christian Foucher - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mambo Mixers is the ideal book in every sense for making a cocktail experience excel; and not just for Summer either. I have made practically all the drinks and tapas that Ms. Gargagliano suggests and they are as easy to make as they are delectable.

I would like to add that I have travelled far and wide throughout Latin America for the past 30 years; Ms. Gargagliano's selection for her book extracts the best of the region. Addtionally, the photography in Mambo Mixers is a true representation of what you will behold when you venture into this whirlwind of flavors. All this can be done with products found in any grocery store and the reward is at your reach within minutes. Thank you for bringing these great nectars and ambrosias to our attention!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delight for the Eye and Palate, May 31, 2005

By	D. Bigelow (NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This wonderful little book is loaded with appetizing pictures and recipes which are perfect for a summer (or winter, fall, spring) cocktail hour. The author offers variations of champagne, martini, and sangria drinks along with easy to make snacks such as Brazilian cheese puffs, Peruvian skewered beef, and guacamole with nuts & grapes. Anyone would find a variety of things to try and enjoy. I loved every sip and bite.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicioso!, May 24, 2005

By	JB (NYC) - See all my reviews

I love to entertain, but was running out of new ideas to keep my little parties fresh and interesting. I have found new life in Mambo Mixers!

This is not just a collection of Latin-inspired drinks---the book also includes recipes for easy tapas you can team up with those luscious cocktails! It's got the best of both worlds that will make my next fiesta complete (minus the huraches and tropical flowers ;-). Hooray for Hora de cócteles!

The book is even tantalizing in and of itself--the hot pink cover entices you to open it and be dazzled by scrumptious full color photos of the drinks and snacks---just take a look at that watermelon margarita on page 46! I was lucky enough to see the author on her book tour, and the enthusiasm she has for everything Latin is catching.

This book will make a great gift for all my friends too. Hmmm...party favor perhaps?!