New from Mr. Boston, it’s Holiday Cocktails, a collection of seasonal drinks from top mixologists. Contributes include Gary Reagan, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Dale DeGroff, Jamie Boudreau, David Wondrich, Neyah White and many others.
Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails will help entertain like a pro this Holiday Season. The books covers party basics, supplies lists, and has 78 recipes ranging from ‘Hot and Steamy’ to ‘Party Punches’. In addition, ‘Trade Secrets’ from bartenders are sprinkled throughout the book. If your planning a holiday cocktail party or you are a just cocktail book collecting geek like me, Mr. Boston, Holiday Cocktails is worth checking out.
Give the gift of great cocktails! Here are some bar necessities under $20 that make perfect gifts for the beginning bartenders in your life. (And I’m just getting started! Keep checking back for more gift ideas.)
For about $13, “The Mr. Boston” Platinum Edition is a great gift for budding mixologists and cocktail aficionados. Mr. Boston recipes have never steered me wrong, and the platinum edition has over 1,500 recipes as well as tips and advice from the pros.
This 7-piece bar set has the tools every bar should have, packaged together in an ice bucket. It’s a good-looking and practical gift for any home bartender.
Fresh citrus juice is essential in many great cocktails. Fresh juice just tastes much much better! This squeezer is by far the easiest and least-messy one I’ve ever used.
It’s not a bar if you can’t make a martini. Vermouth is a bar staple, and it does matter what kind you get. I like Vya extra dry vermouth. It’s made with whole dried herbs (rather than artificial flavoring or oils) … and it’s a difference you can taste.
But it can be surprisingly tricky to cook with beer, wine and liquor. (And no one wants to waste a drop of the good stuff)
Whether you’re looking for a gift or preparing to entertain for the holidays, these cookbooks are good for anyone looking to learn how to cook with booze:
19th Century bartender Jerry Thomas is known as the father of the American cocktail and most just called him “Professor”. With stints in New York, London, San Francisco and other cities about the globe, he spread cocktail culture the world over.
Imbibe is Jerry’s story and a great read. The author does a great job of capturing cocktail culture of the late 1800s. Truly a great read.
Sangrias, margaritas and any other drink you can make in large pitcher is a wonderful addition to a Summer cocktail party or just a lazy Summer afternoon.
101 Sangrias and pitcher drinks gives you a new concoction to try for many Summers to come.
As we close the bar on 2007, I felt it appropriate to take a look back. Sure everyone does these lists, but it is fun to look at the year that was. I I figure, hey! why not?
So with out further ado, here are some of my favorites from 2007.
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19th Century bartender Jerry Thomas is known as the father of the American cocktail and most just called him “Professor”. With stints in New York, London, San Francisco and other cities about the globe, he spread cocktail culture the world over. 
As we close the bar on 2007, I felt it appropriate to take a look back. Sure everyone does these lists, but it is fun to look at the year that was. I I figure, hey! why not? 