The United States Of Cocktails

The United States Of Cocktailsis a celebration of the cocktail history of every state in America. After traveling around this great nation and sampling many of the drinks on offer, cocktail authority Brian Bartels serves up a book that is equal parts recipe collection, travelogue, historical miscellany, bartender's manual, and guide to bar culture today - with bar and drink recommendations that are sure to come in handy whether or not you are crossing state lines. Diving into the colorful stories behind the creation of drinks we love, this book includes more than 100 recipes alongside spirited analysis of each state's unique contributions to cocktail culture. Filled with colorful illustrations, the United States Of Cocktailsis an opinionated and distinctively designed love letter to the spirits, bars, and people who have created and consumed the iconic drinks that inspire us and satisfy our thirst.; 272pages; Bound by hand in bonded leather; Made in USASIZE; 6.5"W x 9.5"H