Beverages Books

Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour and style, with tribute paid everywhere from Lord Byron to Casablanca. But who was this young widow - the 'Veuve' - Clicquot, whose champagne sparkled at the courts of France, Britain, and Russia, and how did she rise to celebrity and fortune? Newly widowe...

What could be better than enjoying a glass of delicious home-brewed organic beer? This book includes everything you'll need to know to brew a variety of beers at home, from the equipment and techniques needed to a few inside secrets from a professional brewer. In this timely book, John Parkes demyst...

This brand-new concise edition of the "World Atlas of Wine" contains every one of the 200 maps core to the appeal of its original format. An ideal self-purchase, the "Concise World Atlas of Wine" combines essential information on the wines of the world, written by the world's mos...

This best-selling title, now in its 18th year of publication, is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and vintage ratings, including the most current vintage, this is a 'must-have' publication for the new init...

There is a unique pleasure in sharing good food and wine. Nothing compares to the experience of sitting with family and friends to enjoy fabulous food while surrounded by stunning architecture, the hum of conversation, and magnificent scenery, knowing that the wine in your glass is created from t...

This is a nation-by-nation guide to whisky. Whisky: a drink that improves as it sleeps, the spirit that is the 'water of life' itself. Explore its wonderful depth, variety, and complexity, its classics and exciting new forms with this unique guide to the world's best whiskies. Sample over 700 whiski...

An entertaining account of New Zealand's constant, sometimes troubled, always fascinating and often humorous encounters with alcohol, from the early days of European contact to the present day. Many anecdotes from colourful characters - Sly Groggers, hooch makers, main trunk drunks, mo...

This handy book is packed with colourful cocktails that will quickly become your personal favourites. My Little Cocktail Book features a wide range of classic cocktails and cocktails with a modern twist. Cocktails to help you while away a summer afternoon and cocktails to keep the party swinging all...

Within these pages are 75 original Preggatini recipes highlighting fresh juices, herbs, and garnishes as well as ideas for Preggatini Parties - a modern spin on the humdrum baby shower. Organized by pregnancy stages and symptoms, this lavishly illustrated, pocket-sized, virtually intoxicating guide ...

The story of the visionary young widow who built a champagne empire, showed the world how to live with style, and emerged a legend Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour, style, and luxury. But who was this young widow—the Veuve Clicquot—whose champagne sparkled at the courts of Fr...

Following their highly amusing journeys around France and California in previous summers Oz and James embark on a summer road trip around their homeland, on a quest to find the perfect British tipple. The pair start out in Yorkshire, with Oz showing James the perfect pint in the perfect pub. As they...

Drinking daily juices and smoothies is a great way to get all the vitamins and nutrients you need to maintain a balanced diet, as well as being an easy and delicious way to keep hunger at bay. "Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Juices & Smoothies" gives you a huge choice of quick, simple...

Everyone enjoys a fancy tipple from time to time, whether partying among friends or taking a moment alone to relax, but sometimes you need more than just a rum & coke. This book provides you with over 200 recipes to create the perfect drink for any ocassion, from a minty Mojito or classic Margar...

This best-selling title, now in its 17th year of publication, is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and vintage ratings, including the most current vintage, this is a 'must-have' publication for the new init...

This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in New Zealand and is the only Wine Atlas devoted entirely to New Zealand wines and wine-making. This second edition of the Wine Atlas of New Zealand builds on the award-winning success of the first edition; t...

Kickstart any social occasion with this collection of over 200 cocktail recipes based on either rum, gin, vodka or tequila. The perfect companion for any cocktail party or simply a source of ideas for refreshing and unusual drinks to be enjoyed anytime, the cocktails included range from renowned fav...

Whether you want to boost your energy levels, detoxify your system or simply quench your thirst, Juices and Smoothies shows you the tasty and easy way to drink 5-a-day. With no loss of all the essential nutrients found in fresh fruit and vegetables, these quick and easy-to-make recipes will refresh ...

Shaken or stirred? On the rocks or straight up? With an olive or a cherry? If you long for the answers to these questions, help is at hand with "Cocktail"! Whether you are a connoisseur looking for a great reference guide or simply want to be able to produce fantastic cocktails at home, he...

This book contains more cocktails than any other - 1,500 of them, ranging from classic Martinis to unblushing modern concoctions such as Sex on the Beach. Recipes are user friendly, assembled on a 'unit' basis that clearly shows the proportions needed to make the perfect cocktail - without fuss. Ing...

From the publishers of "Wine Enthusiast Magazine" comes this handy guide that provides you with everything you need to get the most out of wine, including easy-to-remember tips on how to buy, store, and enjoy it. Author Biography Wine Enthusiast Magazine has educated and entertained ...

Contains far more than juices, smoothies and frappes There are punches, thickshakes, iced coffees and chai tea too. With such a variety of drinks on offer, you'll never be short of ideas.

Don’t leave home without a copy of this smart user friendly meander through New Zealand's wine regions from North Cape to the Deep South.  With well-considered itineraries for visits within regions (and sub regions), maps, opening hours, notable wines, vineyard cafes and accommodation...

Get the party poppin and prancin with these delicious and enticing cocktails including, Dangerous Detox, Lemon Meringue Martini, Singapore Sling, Maidens Blush, Austin Powers, Mai Tai, Canchnchara, Zombie, Tequila Sunrise, Kalashnikov, Manhattan, Sazerac, mint Julep, Between the Sheets, Sidecar, Not...

Easy-to-use recipes with a unique wipe-clean format that fans out, allowing you to choose a recipe and display it while mixing. It also doubles as a handy shopping list at the supermarket! Great recipes guarantee your party will go with a swing! Unique and easy-to-use swatch format. 35 ...

This is a beautiful gift book for any wine lover. It is more an art book than a technical book - full of stylish photographs from the world of wine, the vineyard and around Hawke's Bay - with informative and highly accessible text. The book has been produced by a star team of writers, designers and...

Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shor...

As a native of Scotland, bestselling author Iain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland in a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt. Visiting some of the world's most famous distilleries and also some of its smallest and most obscure ones, Banks embark...

Whisky Classified revolutionizes our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cuts through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts and replaces it with an objective and easily applied guide to taste. Dr Wishart presents us with a new flavour profile. He identifies twelve di...

The Margarita. It's the drink that puts the 'happy' in happy hour. A beguiling elixir of tequila, citrus, and sweetness that's guaranteed to go down easy-and put a smile on your face. The Classic Margarita - perhaps named after Margarita Sames, or maybe Margarete, a descendent of Ponce de Leon, but ...

New Zealand's wine history. There's a lot more to it than you'd think! Most people know about the impact of Dalmatian immigrants on our wine industry. Some may remember that in the 1820s vines were planted at various places in the Far North. But given how vital the industry is these days and how muc...

"Welcome to the wonderful world of sangrias and punches, names that conjure up good times with great friends. Go get some wine, hit the local produce market, grab a few spirits and ice, and have at it. Enjoy!" --From 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks Table of Contents 1 Mom's Sangria...

What a perfect party companion for cocktail lovers: three colourful and elegantly photographed books, filled with recipes for delicious drinks, and beautifully packaged together in a slipcase. One volume focuses entirely on gin, another on tequila, and a third on vodka, for a total of 150 tasty conc...

Drinking a smoothie, juice or shake makes it easy to consume your 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. With little equipment you can make the most delicious and revitalising drinks. There are interesting fruit combinations, recipes for health, dairy-free ideas and more indulgent party drinks to...

THE WINE BIBLE is like a lively course from an expert teacher, grounded deeply in the fundamentals and enriched with passionate opinions, asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, illustrations, maps, photos, charts, and wine labels - everything, in fact, but the actual bottle of wine itself...

In "Juices and Smoothies" you'll find a huge selection of over 200 quick and tasty juice and smoothie recipes, all containing essential nutrients to help maintain your health and vitality. From energy-boosting juices such as Celery, Tomato and Red Peppers to the more exotic, vitamin-packed Mango, Or...

"Margarita Mama" offers 60+ delicious mocktails specifically designed with the mum-to-be in mind. Every drink is 100 percent alcohol free, and they not only taste great, they also provide a heathful treat for you and the baby! Recipes include twists on old favourites, such as Mudslides, Mojitos, Cos...

Bottoms up! Playboy, the expert in stylish entertainment, has poured all the know-how needed to create the perfect shot into this one handy volume. Playboy Book of Shots is filled with dozens of recipes to wet everyone's whistle, and information on everything bar-related, from a glossary of glasswar...

Whether tending bar or entertaining at home, experienced bartenders or novices will find The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bartending, Second Edition, serves up everything drink makers need to know to create great tasting beverages and cocktails. This updated edition includes: One hundred brand-n...

Cheers! It's always the 5 o'clock cocktail hour somewhere - and this collection of tasty international libations invites the reader to think globally and entertain locally, with more than 60 luscious recipes, serving suggestions and fascinating national trivia. Does Chile beckon? Mix up some Pisco S...

A pocket-sized guide to the history of wines from one of the world's great wine-producing regions; Wines from Bordeaux need no introduction. Prized by wine lovers everywhere, the vines of this corner of south-western France have produced some of the greatest vintages the world has ever known. Names ...