"With a whole new range of fresh ingredients and quality spirits, the craft cocktail movement has changed the way drinks are created. As far as drinking is concerned, we've never had it so good." - Brian van Flandern The long-awaited companion book to Assouline's awardwinning Vintage Cocktails, Craft Cocktails explores the new golden age of the cocktail as culinary art form. World-renowned mixologist Brian Van Flandern shares recipes from the best craft cocktail lounges in New York City, including PDT, Death & Co., and Employees Only. From garnishes and glassware to temperature and balance, Van Flandern. AUTHOR: Michelin three-star mixologist Brian Van Flandern is world renowned for innovative cocktails using fresh and exotic ingredients. In addition to the Carlyle hotel, he has created cocktails for famed chefs Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, and Michel Richard. His original recipes can be found in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, Amsterdam, Singapore, and dozens of other major cities all around the world. ILLUSTRATIONS: 70
Author Biography
Michelin three-star mixologist Brian Van Flandern is world renowned for innovative cocktails using fresh and exotic ingredients. In addition to The Carlyle hotel, he has created cocktails for famed chefs Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, and Michel Richard. His original recipes can be found in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, Amsterdam, Singapore, and dozens of other major cities all around the world. After finishing school, Harald Gottschalk became assistant to the renowned Robert Doisneau and began fulfilling his childhood dream to become a photographer. Gottschalk has had more than 60 solo and collective exhibitions in France and abroad. Parallel to his personal work, Gottschalk collaborates on many prestigious projects and publications with international brands.