I contributed the recipe for the Gin & Tonic in Jim Meehan's new book The Bartender's Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar. I did so at his request, given my history writing about the cocktail. In the process of researching the recipe, I considered four gins, three tonics,... Read more →
Update 2: Now this list is up to 34 books Update 1: Detailed reviews of many of these books in my story for AlcoholProfessor are here. A Forager's Guide to Wild Drinks: Ferments, infusions and thirst-quenchers for every season Sicilian Cocktails: Contemporary Island Mixology Flavor Lab Creations: A Physicist’s Guide... Read more →
I watched a video by Philip Duff on the history of gin - is gin the British interpretation of Dutch genever? Or does it come from a more or less independent distilling tradition since British spirits were usually based on a neutral base distillate? I watched a seminar by Jared... Read more →
New booze arrivals at the Alcademics office. These are pulled from my Instagram account, where I often show more information about them. Read more →
Here is a list of 31 drink books coming out near the end of 2023! This isn't every cocktail book coming out (and there are plenty of beer and wine ones I didn't include) but a selection of them. Happy reading or gifting or just putting them on your coffee... Read more →
These are drink books being released in the first three months of 2023. Links are to Amazon and I may earn a commission if you buy them. Cider: Understanding the world of natural, fine cider Whiskey Makers in Washington, D.C.: A Pre-Prohibition History Summer Sparklers: 60 Sunshine Cocktails for Spring... Read more →
Below are bottle shots of mostly new- and a few just new to me- spirits products that have come onto the market in the last month. These are from my Instagram account and you can get more information about each of them there. Read more →
Below are bottle shots of mostly new- and a few just new to me- spirits products that have come onto the market in the last month. There were a lot this month as many brands release stuff just before the holidays. These are from my Instagram account and you can... Read more →