New Beverages Books

101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to compl...

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...

One of America's best novelists Jay McInerney is also well-known for being a wine connoisseur. Since beginning to drink wine, in emulation of his literary and cultural heroes - which he admits were not only Hemingway and Fitzgerald but also the characters that they gave birth to - the writer's under...

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Tracing the introduction of coffee into Europe, Robert Liberles challenges long-held assumptions about early modern Jewish history and shows how the Jews harnessed an innovation that enriched their personal, religious, social, and economic lives. Focusing on Jewish society in Germany in the seventee...

Fed up with drinking the same old wines, but not quite sure what to do about it? Don't know how to spot the diamond bottles from the dross? The good stuff is within your reach, you just need to know where to look. And with Drink Me! as your guide you'll soon be extracting the maximum pleasure from e...

No carton will ever offer juices as fresh and as flavorful as those created at home, and with today's high-powered extractors and blenders, you can make all kinds of delicious drinks with just the flip of a switch. Looking for an energy boost? Drink in the health benefits of just-pressed orange and ...

Hola Tequila celebrates the Mexican distilled spirit. The book includes information about the history, production, and culture of tequila and the now wildly popular high-end tequila that is imbibed more as a sipping drink, similar to Cognac. There is a misnomer that tequila is reserved for the marga...

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with ...

1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die takes you on a fascinating global whisky tour - from Scotland and Ireland through North America, Japan, India, and the rest of the world, providing insight into the 1001 best and most exciting whiskies ever made. An invaluable resource for whisky afficionad...

Home brewing is a creative, productive and rewarding hobby that is soaring in popularity. With beer, wine, cider and more to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The satisfaction of brewing at home can be achieved by anyone with a little bit of effort. This book provides a practical...

Look on any menu or cooking show and words such as "local," "seasonal," and "homemade" appear with regularity. Everyday home cooks are starting to apply these concepts not just in their recipes, but while crafting the perfect cocktail. "Edible Cocktails" is a unique and inspired collection of cockta...

Forget the pretentious brouhaha that goes along with spirited cooking. It's plain and simple: Food is good, but beer makes it better. And if readers are more used to cracking open a beer than a cookbook - this one's for them. This collection shows just how fun cooking can be when you use the right i...

In the sweltering, summer heat, everyone wants a quick way to cool down but keep the party going. Here, for the first time, readers will find a unique collection of 200 booze-infused frozen desserts such as: Blackberry Limoncello Sorbet; Tangerine Rum Popsicles; Mojito Ice Cream; Sandwiches; Frozen ...

Americans learned how to make wine successfully about two hundred years ago, after failing for more than two hundred years. Thomas Pinney takes an engaging approach to the history of American wine by telling its story through the lives of 13 people who played significant roles in building an industr...

New York's Finger Lakes is home to the country's fastest-growing wine region, and each year millions of tourists spill into the tasting rooms of its wineries. Filled with fun and likable characters, "Summer in a Glass" brings this burgeoning area to life and captures its exciting diversity--from its...

'Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!' A favourite of pirates, the molasses-coloured liquid brings to mind clear blue seas and weatherbeaten sailors. But enjoyment of rum spread far beyond the scallywags of the Caribbean - Charles Dickens savoured it in punch, George Washington served it at campaign rall...

A tasteless, odourless and colourless liquid, vodka is the most versatile of spirits. It can be transformed into a classic cocktail; turned into a refreshing drink when combined with fruit juice, tonic water, or ginger beer; or is a powerful beverage in its own right, taken neat and swallowed in one...

Why give your child generic, sugar-filled juice from concentrate when you could hand them a glass of Blackberry Banana Blast, Pineapple Tangerine Twister, or Green Veggie Goodness? When study after study shows that store-bought juices can be more trouble than they're worth, it's time to turn to your...

Marco Pasanella's behind-the-scenes memoir through the world of wine will captivate wine lovers with its story of one man who decided, at age 43, to change his life by opening a wine shop. As "Kitchen Confidential" and "Waiter Rant" explored the front and back of the house at restaurants, "Uncorked ...

Whet your whistle with a Mrs. Palmer, a Tequila Granita, or a Mrs. Basil Rita. This glamorous guide provides 50 cocktail recipes with tips for serving every drink in style.

Mother's Milk or Blue Ruin, Dutch Courage or Cuckold's Comfort - the fanciful nicknames that gin has acquired only hint at its colourful story. The story begins with the aromatic juniper berry originally used by the Dutch to flavour the whisky-like genever. The drink then made its way to Britain, ...

For 30 years, Thomas Jefferson grew grapes in his Monticello vineyards in hopes of producing fine wine, but to no avail. Today that has completely changed. Virginia wine now has a reputation as some of the best in America, with increasing sales and more wineries (nearly 200) welcoming an ever-larger...

Extreme Brewing is a recipe-driven resource for aspiring home brewers who want to recreate specialty beers at home, but don't have the time to learn the science and lore behind home brewing. All recipes are malt syrup based (the simplest brewing method) with variations for partial grain brewing. Whi...

Rioja, a breathtaking region of northern Spain, produces some of the best wines. This exceptionally beautiful illustrated volume pays tribute to Riojan winemaking and culture and it is the only wine book endorsed by the Riojan government. Ana Fabiano has travelled the world representing Riojan wines...

For MFK Fisher, one of America's most-read and best-loved food writers, wine was a passion nurtured during her time in France and, later, California. This anthology, edited by acclaimed biographer Anne Zimmerman ("An Extravagant Hunger: The Passionate Years of M.F.K. Fisher"), is the first ever to g...

101 Beer Days Out is the perfect handbook for the beer tourist waiting to explore beer, pubs and brewing in the UK. From brewery tours to rail-ale trails, beer festivals to hop farms, brewing courses to historic pubs - Britain has a huge variety of beer experiences to explore and enjoy. 101 Beer D...

Kevin Zraly, author of one of the bestselling wine books of all time, "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course", has assembled the finest writers of the last 50 years to explain everything you need to know about wine. Each one addresses the subject he or she is most famous for, including decanting...

This latest volume in the hugely popular "1001" series supplies the connoisseurs' scoop on the finest spirits from the Scottish highlands to the exotic new whiskies emanating from Japan and the evolving world of American micro-distilleries. The book also covers bourbons and ryes, making this the go-...

From crushing grapes to bottling wine, this essential handbook enables the home winemaker to make informed decisions about ingredients, equipment, and the winemaking process. Precise step-by-step instructions lead both novice and advanced winemakers through all of the important procedures, including...

How do grapes become wine? What are tannins? This delightful and portable guide has all the answers to these questions and much more. Bernard Klem has whipped up an easily digestible handbook that explains everything the novice needs to know to speak intelligently about wine at the store, restaurant...

A generous new collection by the acclaimed novelist who, according to "Salon, "is also "the best wine writer in America." For more than a decade, Jay McInerney's vinous essays have been praised by restaurateurs ("educational and delicious at the same time" --Mario Batali), by esteemed critics ("bri...

Frank Bruni in "The New York Times" reports that beer cocktails are number-one sellers in many top establishments, such as the restaurant WD-50 in New York, and also that their subtle qualities and intriguing flavours have convinced him to rethink his own former aversion to beer-drinking. Despite th...

Every Happy Chef's Secret--Booze!The only thing better than homemade is homemade with alcohol. In "Never Cook Sober Cookbook," Stacy Laabs and Sherri Field prove that cooking is a lot more fun when you do it sauced--and we're not talking Worcestershire.With this no-booze-barred guide, every meal you...

From classic drinks to new taste sensations, "The Complete Bartender" is your total guide to great bartending and perfect party planning. The easy-to-follow recipes take you through the steps of preparing drinks of all kinds.

Choosing a bottle of wine should be fun, not frightening. After all, one of the most important elements of enjoying wine is not so much the vintage or the vineyard but the occasion on which it is enjoyed. In their new book, Wine for Every Day and Every Occasion, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, a...

Facts, fiction, trivia and quotes for serious caffeine addicts.[food] [philosophy] [recipes] Also includes recipes and definitions of rare blends and shots: e.g. Rare Flightless Bird: quadruple espresso with milk (aka Taxi Driver special)

For generations, Argentine wine was famously bad oxidized, unpalatable, and often mixed with a low-class French grape called Malbec. But then in 2001, a Cabernet Sauvignon / Malbec blend beat all contenders in a blind taste test featuring Napa and Bordeaux 's finest. Today, Argentina and its signatu...