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Gin: The Essential Guide to Flavours, Brands, Cocktails, Tonics and More
by Ian BuxtonThe 21st century’s own Gin Craze continues unabated, with exciting new crafted gins launched on a regular basis. Most recently, we have seen growing interest in Pink Gins and the development of a range of flavoured gins, not to mention the remarkable rise of tonics – with a tonic to suit every palate, and perhaps every gin. So naturally, leading spirits writer Ian Buxton has looked to revise and renew his focus on this most fashionable of spirits. In this book he brings his customary wit, industry knowledge and highly developed palate to this fast-evolving and dynamic market with enthusiastic, book-buying drinkers keen for more ginsights!
Gin: The Essential Guide for Gin Lovers
by The Gin Foundry, founders of Junipalooza, The Ginsmith Award and the Gin KioskEverything you need to know about gin in 128 pages, by the Gin Foundry.The perfect accompaniment to a gin & tonic, Gin Foundry have poured their expertise into one succinct expert read. Includes: The modern history of gin; How gin is made; What to look for when choosing gin; Deciphering gin labels; How to taste gin; Gin Foundry's botanical flavour wheel; Gin styles; Best cocktails for different gin styles; Fruit gins and infusions; The perfect gin & tonic; Gin Foundry’s garnish/gin pairing guide. Plus much more...
Gin and Bear It
by Summersdale PublishersGin is classic, classy and quintessentially British. It can be enjoyed on picnic blankets in summer, or in a martini, shaken, not stirred. Bringing together a heady cocktail of timeless recipes, clever statements and quips from the world’s wisest and wittiest gin lovers, this book celebrates the glory of gin!
Gin Cocktails: classic & contemporary cocktails (Little Book Of Cocktails Ser.)
by BountyThe gin-lover's companion to everything gin and everything cocktail.There's nothing quite like a gin and tonic on a hot day. Or on a cold day. But then there's nothing like a Dry Martini either. Or a French 75. Or a Negroni. Or a Sloe Gin Sling. Here's a collection of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes that celebrate that favourite spirit of them all... GINCocktails are split into the following chapters:Light & FloralVibrant & ZestyIntense & SultrySharers and Punches and SharersClassics
Gin Cocktails: classic & contemporary cocktails
by HamlynThe gin-lover's companion to everything gin and everything cocktail. From the Martini to the Negroni, and the Gimlet to the French 75, gin cocktails are some of the most famous and flavoursome tipples. Gin Cocktails is a collection of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes and tips and techniques that shows you how to recreate these delicious drinks at home. Cocktail recipes are split into the following chapters: Light & Floral Vibrant & Zesty Intense & Sultry Sharers and Punches Classics
The Gin Dictionary
by David T. Smith"Comprehensive...will enhance your gin appreciation" - The New York TimesAn A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about gin, from botanicals to the perfect G&T. Includes 20 gin cocktail recipes.Gin is the spirit of the moment, the discerning drinker's tipple of choice. But with a gin revolution currently sweeping the world, it has never been a more fascinating - and complex - subject.The Gin Dictionary is the gin-drinker's guide to this special spirit. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails and the many varieties of gin around the world, award-winning gin expert David T. Smith explores the key factors behind your drink.
The Gin Dictionary
by David T. SmithGin is the spirit of the moment, the discerning drinker's tipple of choice. But with a gin revolution currently sweeping the world, it has never been a more fascinating - and complex - subject.The Gin Dictionary is the gin-drinker's guide to this special spirit. With more than 200 entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails and the many varieties of gin around the world, award-winning gin expert David T. Smith explores the key factors behind your drink.
The Gin Drinker's Year: Drinking and Other Things to Do With Gin; Day by Day, Season by Season
by Tara RichardsonThe Gin Drinker's Year is a day by day, season by season celebration of all things gin. With everything from 150 gin cocktails and gin-infusions, plus 30 delectable gin-spiked food recipes such as Penne alla Gin or Minty G&T Lollies, to heartfelt tributes to Snoop Dogg's 'Gin and Juice', the sozzled wit and wisdom of renowned gin soak Dorothy Parker and the rules of Gin Pong and Ten-Gin Bowling, there's an entry for every day of the year. You'll also discover fascinating snippets of gin-eral knowledge such as the history of vermouth, the Christmas gift that the beefeaters of the Tower of London are given every year, and why you most definitely should be celebrating National Gingerbread Day.So let the festivities be-gin. This is every gin lover's handbook to the best year ever.Highlights include:January - New Year's resolutions, Burns Night, Al Capone and a celeriac gin-fusion.February - Spin the Bottle, National Toast Day, Pancake Day and the Leap Day Cocktail.March - Gin Snap, White Day, St Patrick's Day, Earl Grey and some rather questionable poetry.April - Shakespeare's birthday, National Raisin Day and a Great Gatsby inspired Gin Rickey.May - Dick Bradsell's birthday, a Delft Donkey, a little opera and International Tea Day.June - Strawberry Fields, World Gin Day, Father's Day, a load of cobblers and floral foraging.July - Independence Day, genever, National Pi a Colada Day and garden games.August - Lychees, Dorothy Parker, Ogden Nash, World Oyster Day and Dubonnet.September - Hedgerows, Florida, International Talk Like a Pirate Day and directions to Park LaneOctober -International Gin & Tonic Day, the Beer Flood, spooky concoctions and Sake.November -Albert Camus, National Espresso Day and the anniversary of Casablanca.December - Humphrey Bogart's birthday, Roald Amundsen, Gin Pong and fizzy bubbles.
The Gin Drinker's Year: Drinking and Other Things to Do With Gin; Day by Day, Season by Season
by Tara RichardsonThe Gin Drinker's Year is a day by day, season by season celebration of all things gin. With everything from 150 gin cocktails and gin-infusions, plus 30 delectable gin-spiked food recipes such as Penne alla Gin or Minty G&T Lollies, to heartfelt tributes to Snoop Dogg's 'Gin and Juice', the sozzled wit and wisdom of renowned gin soak Dorothy Parker and the rules of Gin Pong and Ten-Gin Bowling, there's an entry for every day of the year. You'll also discover fascinating snippets of gin-eral knowledge such as the history of vermouth, the Christmas gift that the beefeaters of the Tower of London are given every year, and why you most definitely should be celebrating National Gingerbread Day.So let the festivities be-gin. This is every gin lover's handbook to the best year ever.Highlights include:January - New Year's resolutions, Burns Night, Al Capone and a celeriac gin-fusion.February - Spin the Bottle, National Toast Day, Pancake Day and the Leap Day Cocktail.March - Gin Snap, White Day, St Patrick's Day, Earl Grey and some rather questionable poetry.April - Shakespeare's birthday, National Raisin Day and a Great Gatsby inspired Gin Rickey.May - Dick Bradsell's birthday, a Delft Donkey, a little opera and International Tea Day.June - Strawberry Fields, World Gin Day, Father's Day, a load of cobblers and floral foraging.July - Independence Day, genever, National Pi a Colada Day and garden games.August - Lychees, Dorothy Parker, Ogden Nash, World Oyster Day and Dubonnet.September - Hedgerows, Florida, International Talk Like a Pirate Day and directions to Park LaneOctober -International Gin & Tonic Day, the Beer Flood, spooky concoctions and Sake.November -Albert Camus, National Espresso Day and the anniversary of Casablanca.December - Humphrey Bogart's birthday, Roald Amundsen, Gin Pong and fizzy bubbles.
Gin: How to Drink it
by Dave BroomWritten by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020.Updated with more than 80 new gins.With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so you drink them in the most delicious way possible. Award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom has tested thousands of gins from all over the world to choose the 125 selected to appear in this book. As well as the gin selection, he has also tasted and scored each one four ways - in a G&T, a negroni, a martini and with lemonade (a gin that's perfect for a martini may be exactly the opposite in a G&T). So not only do you get to drink the world's best gins, you get to drink them in the best possible way. Praise for the first edition:"You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" - Huffington Post
Gin: How to Drink it
by Dave BroomWritten by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020.Updated with more than 80 new gins.With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so you drink them in the most delicious way possible. Award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom has tested thousands of gins from all over the world to choose the 125 selected to appear in this book. As well as the gin selection, he has also tasted and scored each one four ways - in a G&T, a negroni, a martini and with lemonade (a gin that's perfect for a martini may be exactly the opposite in a G&T). So not only do you get to drink the world's best gins, you get to drink them in the best possible way. Praise for the first edition:"You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" - Huffington Post
Gin Made Me Do It: 60 Beautifully Botanical Cocktails (Made Me Do It Ser.)
by Jassy DavisRecipes for gin cocktails that go way beyond the G&T—plus advice on choosing the perfect bottles for your bar.With origins dating back a millennium, when Benedictine monks started distilling juniper-scented spirits for medicinal purposes, gin is a passion for many—including blogger and cocktail maven Jassy Davis. In Gin Made Me Do It, Davis explains everything you need to know: how to choose the perfect bottle, mix the ultimate martini, and deliver delicious cocktails for every occasion. With colorful illustrations and fascinating dashes of history, this book is a delight for any gin aficionado who wants to mix up the perfect gin and tonic—or something more adventurous like a Yuzu Sour, a Shooting Star, or a Salty Sea Dog.
Gin A Tasting Course: A Flavour-focused Approach to the World of Gin
by Anthony GladmanThe ultimate visual guide for all things gin, from botanicals and styles to producers, distillation processes, and tastings.Become a gin expert and discover your own gin tasting experience.A relatively loose definition of gin has allowed for a boom in specialist gin distilleries and an ever-broadening range of floral, citrus, herbal, spiced, fruity, and umami gins. Originally sought after for its host of medicinal properties, curing (almost) everything from the pestilence to malaria, gin has seen many peaks in its popularity. But the spirit&’s long history has at times been murky, its history firmly rooted in and tied to Empire, a slide into being known as &“mother&’s ruin&”, and a large part to play in the rise of abstinence movements. It has not always been the carefree spirit we know today.Join award-winning drinks writer Anthony Gladman as he explores the story of gin, from ancient uses to its present-day renaissance, offers insight into the unique distillation processes, teaches you to establish and develop your own palate and write your own tasting notes, before guiding you through over 100 of the most exciting gins from across the world. Featuring a classic cocktail section and how to make an icon – the G&T – as well as the spirit&’s impact on the climate and the ways the industry is changing as a result. This is an all-encompassing guide to the ongoing story of gin – its heritage and innovation – and a celebration of the multitude of complex flavors present in the spirit today.
Ginger and Chrysanthemum
by Kristen Mai Giang"A sweet story spiced with cultural humor and life lessons." —Kirkus Reviews"A perennial message." —Publishers Weekly"Incorporating the Chinese belief that foods have warm and cool characteristics, Giang's story artfully demonstrates how achieving balance results in positive outcomes." —BooklistTwo very different cousins must work together to save the day for Grandma's birthday! A gorgeous glimpse of Asian American culture in a story all kids will love.Ginger is excitable; she leaps into action, throwing herself headfirst into any project. Chrysanthemum is cooler-headed; she likes to plan, she's organized. She makes lists Yet they are cousins, close as two beans in a pod. Planning Grandma's birthday celebration is going to be a huge challenge. There are presents to buy, decorations to pick, and a special birthday cake to bake.How they manage it is a testament to affection being stronger than differences.
Ginger and Ganesh: Adventures in Indian Cooking, Culture, and Love
by Nani Power"Please teach me Indian cooking! I will bring ingredients and pay you for your trouble. I would like to know about your culture as well."And with this posting on Craigslist, so begins Nani Power's journey to learn traditional Indian cooking in the most ancient of ways - woman to woman. Welcomed warmly into the homes of strangers, Power meets women of all ages and backgrounds, and from them learns the skills that were passed on to them from their own mothers. Power takes the reader into a culture, a cuisine, and the female psyche, with recipes and stories from each chapter revealing the struggle of modern women, both American and of Indian descent, searching for identity and a definition of what it means to be a woman today.The recipes shared in this collection are far from ordinary; they are treasured family recipes from vegetarian homes in India - from homemade cheese cubes in a rich cilantro and almond curry to coconut-stuffed okra and luscious potato-curry dumplings. Power's recipes and stories pave the road to understanding a culture that is at the same time ancient and so very much part of our modern world.
The Ginger and Turmeric Companion: Natural Recipes And Remedies For Everyday Health
by Suzy ScherrMore than 75 ways to support health and wellness with ginger and turmeric Likely already sitting on your spice rack, ginger and turmeric have been culinary and medicinal staples for centuries—and for good reason. While best known for their flavor, and turmeric’s vibrant color, these spices are also rich in health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, ginger stimulates digestion, strengthens immunity, and helps ease motion sickness, while turmeric can help relieve migraines and even spice up your makeup regimen. Both have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In The Ginger & Turmeric Companion, Suzy Scherr demonstrates how to incorporate these natural wellness aids into daily life. From surprising and delicious recipes—including information on how to maximize the benefits of adding ginger and turmeric to your diet—to health and beauty secrets, she presents a fuss-free guide to these powerful spices. With Scherr’s comprehensive guidance, look no further than the spice cabinet for a feel-good, look-good way to mix up everyday routines.
Ginger Bliss and the Violet Fizz
by A. J. RathbunMixologist, raconteur, and author A. J. Rathbun returns with the newest addition to his spirits collection. Following in the tradition of his previous cocktail books, Ginger Bliss and the Violet Fizz features 200 recipes that demystify all manner of liquors and liqueurs, focusing both on the drinks of old, made popular during the early twentieth century, as well as on more contemporary concoctions. Like a good gathering, the book includes a mix of lively, vivacious stories and sidebars along with serious cocktail knowledge that will appeal to newly minted mixologists as well as to seasoned pros. Chapters are organized by flavor profile and cover citrus, floral, fruity, herbal, nutty, spicy, sweet, and vermouth-based. This hybrid approach to old and new includes a breadth of information and recipes not typically found in modern cocktail books, with historical cocktail appeal that's fun to read.
Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book
by Tim Wilson Rebecca Seal'This book sits alongside turkey, chipolatas and stuffing as a Christmas essential.' Tom Parker BowlesFrom the award-winning Ginger Pig butchers, here are all the recipes you need for the most important meal of the year, plus all the other get-togethers of the festive season. In addition to delicious dishes there's a wealth of helpful advice, from how to stuff a bird to the art of building a festive cheese board.'Much though we love it, Christmas day is not just about poultry, so although this book has recipes for turkey and goose, we've included plenty of alternatives, like stuffed porchetta, rib of beef or celeriac steaks. Because families and friends get together before and after the big day, we have included ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, canapés and puddings for the days between Christmas and the New Year, together with advice on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. For New Year's Eve itself, choose between our recipes for a formal dinner or a more relaxed get-together.' Tim Wilson, Founder of Ginger PigPacked with recipes for every possible Christmas, whether you're feeding a crowd or cooking for just a few, this is the ultimate culinary guide for a stress-free, luxurious Christmas.
Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book
by Tim Wilson Rebecca Seal'This book sits alongside turkey, chipolatas and stuffing as a Christmas essential.' Tom Parker BowlesFrom the award-winning Ginger Pig butchers, here are all the recipes you need for the most important meal of the year, plus all the other get-togethers of the festive season. In addition to delicious dishes there's a wealth of helpful advice, from how to stuff a bird to the art of building a festive cheese board.'Much though we love it, Christmas day is not just about poultry, so although this book has recipes for turkey and goose, we've included plenty of alternatives, like stuffed porchetta, rib of beef or celeriac steaks. Because families and friends get together before and after the big day, we have included ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, canapés and puddings for the days between Christmas and the New Year, together with advice on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. For New Year's Eve itself, choose between our recipes for a formal dinner or a more relaxed get-together.' Tim Wilson, Founder of Ginger PigPacked with recipes for every possible Christmas, whether you're feeding a crowd or cooking for just a few, this is the ultimate culinary guide for a stress-free, luxurious Christmas.
Ginger Pig Farmhouse Cook Book
by Tim Wilson Fran WardeThe highly successful Ginger Pig brand is a byword for high-quality meat and meat cookery. In their second book, Ginger Pig owner Tim Wilson and Fran Warde share recipes from the Ginger Pig farmhouse kitchen table. From how to cure meat to making preserves, from the perfect roast to accompaniments from the kitchen garden and even food from the wild, this collection encompasses all the wonderfully robust flavours and dishes that one would expect to enjoy around a well-worn kitchen table.Organised according to type of food - Patés and Terrines, Casseroles and Stews, Pies, Roasts, Preserves and so on - the book focuses on the superb meat cooking for which The Ginger Pig is renowned. With recipes ranging from Home-cured Ham with and Orange and Mustard Glaze and Pot-roast Chicken to Duck Rillettes, Spiced Damsons and Orchard Pear and Almond Bake, the book is also full of personal stories, offering a lovely insight into life on a working farm.
The Ginger Pig Farmhouse Cookbook
by Tim Wilson Fran WardeThe highly successful Ginger Pig brand is a byword for high-quality meat and meat cookery. In their second book, Ginger Pig owner Tim Wilson and Fran Warde share recipes from the Ginger Pig farmhouse kitchen table. From how to cure meat to making preserves, from the perfect roast to accompaniments from the kitchen garden and even food from the wild, this collection encompasses all the wonderfully robust flavours and dishes that one would expect to enjoy around a well-worn kitchen table. Organised according to type of food - Patés and Terrines, Casseroles and Stews, Pies, Roasts, Preserves and so on - the book focuses on the superb meat cooking for which The Ginger Pig is renowned. With recipes ranging from Home-cured Ham with and Orange and Mustard Glaze and Pot-roast Chicken to Duck Rillettes, Spiced Damsons and Orchard Pear and Almond Bake, the book is also full of personal stories, offering a lovely insight into life on a working farm.
Ginger Pig Meat Book
by Fran Warde Tim WilsonTim Wilson and Fran Warde have teamed up to create this comprehensive reference work and inspirational collection of recipes. For each type of meat, the book recommends the best breeds, advises which cuts suit which style of cooking and tells you what to ask your butcher in order to buy the best quality. There are more than 100 recipes arranged according to season, from Sticky citrus-marinated pork chops in April through Moroccan chicken with preserved lemons in July to Slow-baked herb-crusted leg of mutton in December. Through monthly farm diaries, the book also reveals what life is really like on a thriving British farm. Packed with specially commissioned photographs taken on the farm as well as in the kitchen by renowned photographer Kristin Perers, this is a uniquely beautiful and useful book.
Ginger Pig Meat Book
by Tim Wilson Fran WardeTim Wilson and Fran Warde have teamed up to create this comprehensive reference work and inspirational collection of recipes. For each type of meat, the book recommends the best breeds, advises which cuts suit which style of cooking and tells you what to ask your butcher in order to buy the best quality. There are more than 100 recipes arranged according to season, from Sticky citrus-marinated pork chops in April through Moroccan chicken with preserved lemons in July to Slow-baked herb-crusted leg of mutton in December. Through monthly farm diaries, the book also reveals what life is really like on a thriving British farm. Packed with specially commissioned photographs taken on the farm as well as in the kitchen by renowned photographer Kristin Perers, this is a uniquely beautiful and useful book.
The Ginger & White Cookbook
by Tonia GeorgeGinger & White is famous for its wonderful baking, great coffee and delicious comfort food created from superb artisanal ingredients. Its devoted customers range from toddlers to grannies, who are all drawn to the family-friendly atmosphere and the exceptional flavours on offer. Now you can bring some Ginger & White magic into your own kitchen with this, their first cookbook.With 80 super-simple yet indulgent recipes for salads, soups, sandwiches, cakes and more, you can enjoy their Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Mayo on Potato Sourdough, famous Stem Ginger Loaf, and best-ever Lemon Polenta Drizzle Cake at home.
The Ginger & White Cookbook
by Tonia GeorgeGinger & White is famous for its wonderful baking, great coffee and delicious comfort food created from superb artisanal ingredients. Its devoted customers range from toddlers to grannies, who are all drawn to the family-friendly atmosphere and the exceptional flavours on offer. Now you can bring some Ginger & White magic into your own kitchen with this, their first cookbook.With 80 super-simple yet indulgent recipes for salads, soups, sandwiches, cakes and more, you can enjoy their Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Mayo on Potato Sourdough, famous Stem Ginger Loaf, and best-ever Lemon Polenta Drizzle Cake at home.