Random House New Releases - Cooking - Bartending - Between May 20, 2012 and June 19, 2013.

Make Your Own Soda by Lynn Marie Hulsman

2013-05-07T00:30:00-05:00

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and More
Written by Anton Nocito and Lynn Marie Hulsman

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Clarkson Potter | Cooking - Beverages; Cooking - Beverages (non-alcoholic); Cooking - Bartending | $14.99 | May 7, 2013 | 978-0-7704-3355-0 (0-7704-3355-3)

Sweet-tart lime. Bright cherry. Creamy vanilla.

Natural sodas are vibrantly flavored with the zing of just-squeezed citrus juice, the sweetness of ripe berries, or the subtle perfume of fresh herbs. And with the popularity of countertop appliances that turn tap water into sparkling water, it’s easier than ever to make the real thing in your own kitchen: simply mix a fresh soda syrup with bubbly water for a drink that’s as sweet (or not) as you like—minus any artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.
In Make Your Own Soda, you’ll find 70 recipes for all-natural syrups with unique, artisanal flavors like pineapple, lemongrass, and hibiscus, as well as old-time favorites like ginger, sarsaparilla, and grape. You’ll also find great ways to use homemade syrups to create soda fountain classics (Chocolate Egg Cream), great cocktails (Lovage Gin Fizz), and hot drinks (Hot Apple Spice Cup), all as delicious as they are distinctive.

Make Your Own Soda by Lynn Marie Hulsman

2013-05-07T00:30:00-05:00

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and More
Written by Anton Nocito and Lynn Marie Hulsman

eBook, 144 pages | Clarkson Potter | Cooking - Beverages; Cooking - Beverages (non-alcoholic); Cooking - Bartending | $10.99 | May 7, 2013 | 978-0-7704-3356-7 (0-7704-3356-1)

Cowboy Cocktails by Rhonda Hole

2012-09-18T00:30:00-05:00

Cowboy Cocktails Boot Scootin' Beverages and Tasty Vittles from the Wild West
Written by Grady Spears and Brigit Legere Binns
Photographed by Rhonda Hole

Cowboys may be tough and gritty, but their beverages can be as smooth and refreshing as a mornin' sunrise. "Fishin' with a Worm," "Drugstore Cowboy Shake," "Branding Iron" -- these are just a few of the thirst-quenching libations served up in COWBOY COCKTAILS, the best drink collection this side of the muddy Mississippi. Step into the world of hot days, hard work, and dusty afternoons, and treat yourself to a bona fide cowboy cocktail straight from the heart of Texas. This is the perfect partner to the cookbook A COWBOY IN THE KITCHEN by Grady Spears.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

A Taste for Absinthe by Liza Gershman

2012-07-18T00:30:00-05:00

A Taste for Absinthe 65 Recipes for Classic and Contemporary Cocktails
Written by R. Winston Guthrie and James F. Thompson
Photographed by Liza Gershman
Foreword by Dale DeGroff

Absinthe’s renaissance is quickly growing into a culinary movement. The “Green Fairy” is now showing up on cocktail menus at chic restaurants around the country. A Taste for Absinthe celebrates this storied and complex liquor by bringing you 65 cocktail recipes from America’s hottest mixologists to enjoy as you discover the spirit that has fascinated artists, musicians, and writers for centuries.

Absinthe expert R. Winston Guthrie shares the intriguing history of this famous beverage and a wide range of absinthe cocktails crafted by celebrated bartenders such as Jim Meehan of New York’s PDT, Erik Adkins of San Francisco’s Slanted Door, and Eric Alperin of The Varnish in Los Angeles. In addition to the recipes—such as the Salute to Sazerac (with rye whiskey, Angostura bitters, and lemon peel) and the Green Goddess (fresh basil leaves, cucumber vodka, simple syrup, line juice, and fresh thyme)—you will find:

- a primer on the accoutrements (spoons, glasses, fountains) for serving absinthe
- a how-to on executing your own absinthe drip
- a guide to buying the best-quality absinthe (whether imported or domestic)
- a lesson on how to discern between real absinthe and fake
- sidebars on absinthe’s rich history

Whether you want to learn everything you need to know to host “L’Heure Verte” (the Green Hour) and impress your friends with your beautiful accoutrements and practiced pouring technique, or just make a really delicious drink, A Taste for Absinthe will bring you up to speed on the most talked about liquor in history.

Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook by Kelley Lilien

2012-05-29T00:30:00-05:00

Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook
Written by Kelley Lilien

Non-traditional book | Potter Style | Cooking - Bartending; Cooking - Entertaining; Cooking - Reference | $14.99 | May 29, 2012 | 978-0-307-95514-2 (0-307-95514-1)

Beautifully designed in the Pantone swatch book format, Mrs. Lilien’s Cocktail Swatchbook is filled with 50 classic cocktail recipes for colorful entertaining.

Interent bon vivant Mrs. Lilien (http://blog.mrslilien.com/) takes a fanciful approach to cocktail making in this retro-chic swatch book, which includes 20 recipes for blended cocktails, 20 recipes for shaken cocktails, and 10 recipes for punch bowls.

Every classic recipe is accompanied with a modern twist and chic accouterments. Simply fan the book out to your desired recipe, look at the card, and instantly know which ingredients the cocktail requires from the glossy four-color photographs. The gorgeous cover design (complete with embossed flamingos!) is dazzling on a bar cart, coffee table, or at any cocktail party.

Recipes include: Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Basil Rita, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Julep, Tequila Granita, Brunch Punch, Senorita Spin and many more!

Random House New Releases - Cooking - Bartending - Between May 20, 2012 and June 19, 2013.

Make Your Own Soda by Lynn Marie Hulsman

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and MoreWritten by Anton Nocito and Lynn Marie Hulsman

Make Your Own Soda by Lynn Marie Hulsman

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and MoreWritten by Anton Nocito and Lynn Marie Hulsman

Cowboy Cocktails by Rhonda Hole

Cowboy Cocktails Boot Scootin' Beverages and Tasty Vittles from the Wild WestWritten by Grady Spears and Brigit Legere Binns Photographed by Rhonda Hole

A Taste for Absinthe by Liza Gershman

A Taste for Absinthe 65 Recipes for Classic and Contemporary CocktailsWritten by R. Winston Guthrie and James F. Thompson Photographed by Liza Gershman Foreword by Dale DeGroff

Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook by Kelley Lilien

Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook Written by Kelley Lilien

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and More
Written by Anton Nocito and Lynn Marie Hulsman

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and More
Written by Anton Nocito and Lynn Marie Hulsman

Cowboy Cocktails Boot Scootin' Beverages and Tasty Vittles from the Wild West
Written by Grady Spears and Brigit Legere Binns
Photographed by Rhonda Hole

A Taste for Absinthe 65 Recipes for Classic and Contemporary Cocktails
Written by R. Winston Guthrie and James F. Thompson
Photographed by Liza Gershman
Foreword by Dale DeGroff

Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook
Written by Kelley Lilien