The New Cocktail Hour: The Essential Guide to Handcrafted Drinks (Revised & Expanded Edition) - Hardcover

by André Darlington (Author), Tenaya Darlington (Author), Jason Varney (Photographer)

The essential cocktail guide from Booze & Vinyl authors André and Tenaya Darlington--now brought up to date with fresh flavors and techniques, 32 new recipes for modern tastes including mocktail and low ABV options, and more to help at-home drinks makers and professionals alike master the art of the cocktail.

André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington--sibling food & drink experts and bestselling authors--show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate by dialing back the artificial sugars and loading up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour details how to mix great craft cocktails and offers a complete history of classic recipes and spirits.

This essential drinks manual includes:

• 250 vintage and modern recipes (including many low-proof and alcohol-free options), complete with tasting notes so you know what to expect
• Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters
• Guidance on building a well-stocked bar
• Seasonal ideas and recipes for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks
• Tips for hosting craft cocktail parties at home
• Fascinating capsule histories on ingredients and recipes

Author Biography

André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington are the co-authors of Booze & Vinyl, Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2, and Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus.

André Darlington is a food, drinks, and lifestyle writer based in North Carolina. He is the author of Bar Menu, Booze Cruise, Forbidden Cocktails, and Booze & Vinyl Country, among other food-and-drink titles.

Tenaya Darlington is a food writer and educator in Philadelphia. She is the author of The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese.