The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails

Anthropologists and historians have confirmed the central role alcohol has played in nearly every society since the dawn of human civilization, but it is only recently that it has been the subject of serious scholarly inquiry. The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails is the first major reference work to cover the subject from a global perspective, and provides an authoritative, enlightening, and entertaining overview of this third branch of the alcohol family. It will stand alongside the bestselling Companions to Wine and Beer, presenting an in-depth exploration of the world of spirits and cocktails in a groundbreaking synthesis. The Companion covers drinks, processes, and techniques from around the world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced, including fermentation, distillation, and ageing, alongside a wealth of new detail on the emergence of cocktails and cocktail bars, including entries on key cocktails and influential mixologists and cocktail bars. With entries ranging from Manhattan and mixology to sloe gin and stills, the Companion combines coverage of the range of spirit-based drinks around the world with clear explanations of production processes, and the history and culture of their consumption. It is the ultimate guide to understanding what is in your glass. The Companion is lavishly illustrated throughout, and appendices include a timeline of spirits and distillation and a guide to mixing drinks.

"The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails" by David Wondrich is a wonderful illustrated book about spirits and cocktail. Alcohol has a played a key part in almost every society in history, but it hasn't been the subject of serious scholarly inquiry before now. In "The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails" David Wondrich presents the exciting history of spirits and cocktails from all over the world. The book gives a clear and deep explanation about how the spirits are produced and what they've have meant for our culture and history. The book is ultimate guide to everyone who wants to understand what and why they drink spirits and cocktails.

"The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails" by David Wondrich is a wonderful illustrated book about spirits and cocktail. Alcohol has a played a key part in almost every society in history, but it hasn't been the subject of serious scholarly inquiry before now. In "The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails" David Wondrich presents the exciting history of spirits and cocktails from all over the world. The book gives a clear and deep explanation about how the spirits are produced and what they've have meant for our culture and history. The book is ultimate guide to everyone who wants to understand what and why they drink spirits and cocktails.