The Martini Book : 201 Ways to Mix the Perfect American Cocktail

Indulge yourself with the world's most sophisticated drink. This revised and updated edition features new recipes and new information for 201 flawless ways to mix the perfect cocktail, from the traditional gin Martini to those based on vodka, whisky and exotic fruits and liqueurs. The features include: Ingredients; Setting up your Martini Bar; Shakers; Famous Martini drinkers; Recipes; and Recipe Index. It contains everything you need to know about creating the perfect Martini cocktail. The 201 recipes include all the classic Martini cocktails, plus new spins on this popular drink. Try everything from the traditional gin martini to the most exotic peach martini, the Cosmopolitan and the Manhattan. Shaken or Stirred? Join in the famous James Bond debate...It offers useful advice on authentic glassware, vintage shakers, garnishes, and sophisticated preparation techniques. It is illustrated in full colour throughout, with lip-smacking photographs of Martini cocktails and their ingredients.