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

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: May 7, 2013
Price: $14.99

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... Read more >

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

Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: May 7, 2013
Price: $10.99

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... Read more >

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

Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $10.99

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... Read more >

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

Format: eBook, 176 pages
On Sale: July 18, 2012
Price: $13.99

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...

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Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook

Written by Kelley Lilien

Format: Non-traditional book
On Sale: May 29, 2012
Price: $14.99

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... Read more >

The Seasonal Cocktail Companion
100 Recipes and Projects for Four Seasons of Drinking
Written by Maggie Savarino

Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: December 6, 2011
Price: $18.95

A lick of salt and the sour tang of lime balanced by a hint of sweet make the margarita the perfect summer thirst quencher. Fresh cane juice or tamarind puree makes it better than perfect.

The Seasonal Cocktail Companion is a season-by-season toolkit for stocking your bar straight from the farmers market. From... Read more >

The Seasonal Cocktail Companion
100 Recipes and Projects for Four Seasons of Drinking
Written by Maggie Savarino

Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: November 8, 2011
Price: $18.95

A lick of salt and the sour tang of lime balanced by a hint of sweet make the margarita the perfect summer thirst quencher. Fresh cane juice or tamarind puree makes it better than perfect.

The Seasonal Cocktail Companion is a season-by-season toolkit for stocking your bar straight from the farmers market. From... Read more >

Secrets of the Sommeliers
How to Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals
Written by Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay
Photographed by Ed Anderson

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: October 19, 2010
Price: $32.50

A fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise, and best stories.

Rajat Parr’s profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists... Read more >

Speakeasy
The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined
Written by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric

Format: Hardcover, 176 pages
On Sale: October 12, 2010
Price: $24.99

Time-honored cocktails like the New York Sour and the Sidecar were born during the era of Prohibition, the blessedly bygone social experiment that turned drinking into an underground adventure. In those days, hard beverage options were usually made with homemade hooch and flavorings of dubious origin and quality. 
    
Thankfully, a cocktail... Read more >

Boozehound
On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits
Written by Jason Wilson

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: September 21, 2010
Price: $22.99

While some may wonder, “Does the world really need another flavored vodka?” no one answers this question quite so memorably as spirits writer and raconteur Jason Wilson does in Boozehound. (By the way, the short answer is no.) A unique blend of travelogue, spirits history, and recipe collection, Boozehound explores the... Read more >

Wine Secrets

Written by Marnie Old

Format: eBook
On Sale: August 1, 2010
Price: $19.95

Inside Tips from Top Wine Experts
 
Michael Mondavi, Jacques Pépin, Gina Gallo, and Kevin Zraly are just four of the contributors to Wine Secrets—a compilation of tips and tricks from today’s top wine experts, with advice on everything from buying and tasting to cooking and pairing. Readers will discover:
 
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The Craft of the Cocktail
Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes
Written by Dale DeGroff

Format: eBook
On Sale: July 14, 2010
Price: $20.99

Cocktails are bigger than ever, and this is the first real cookbook for them, covering the entire breadth of this rich subject. The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a... Read more >

Old Man Drinks

Written by Robert Schnackenberg
Illustrated by Mario Zucca

Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2010
Price: $14.95

Lose those girly cocktails and start drinking like a real man—a real old man! These Old Man Drinks are guaranteed to put hair on that scrawny baby’s bottom you call a chest. From Boilermakers and Sidecars to Rusty Nails and Satan’s Whiskers, these old-school party starters go down just as rough... Read more >

Three Sheets
Drinking Made Easy! 6 Continents, 15 Countries, 190 Drinks, and 1 Mean Hangover!
Written by Zane Lamprey

Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: March 16, 2010
Price: $15.00

Most people have a few drinks to relax after work. For Zane Lamprey, however, having a few (or a few too many) drinks is work. But he’s not complaining. Zane has circled the globe knocking back an endless variety of booze while capturing his imbibing exploits for the cult-hit TV show... Read more >

Three Sheets
Drinking Made Easy! 6 Continents, 15 Countries, 190 Drinks, and 1 Mean Hangover!
Written by Zane Lamprey

Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: March 16, 2010
Price: $11.99

Most people have a few drinks to relax after work. For Zane Lamprey, however, having a few (or a few too many) drinks is work. But he’s not complaining. Zane has circled the globe knocking back an endless variety of booze while capturing his imbibing exploits for the cult-hit TV show... Read more >

The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide

Written by Sharon Tyler Herbst

Format: eBook
On Sale: July 1, 2009
Price: $11.99

What's a Dirty Martini? How do you pronounce Cuarenta Y Tres? Which glass do you use for a Stinger? How did the Margarita get its name?

Answers to these questions and thousands more can be found in The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide, a one-stop, user-friendly cocktail guide featuring more than 1,000... Read more >

Wine Secrets

Written by Marnie Old

Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: July 1, 2009
Price: $19.95

Inside Tips from Top Wine Experts
 
Michael Mondavi, Jacques Pépin, Gina Gallo, and Kevin Zraly are just four of the contributors to Wine Secrets—a compilation of tips and tricks from today’s top wine experts, with advice on everything from buying and tasting to cooking and pairing. Readers will discover:
 
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Artisanal Cocktails
Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus
Written by Scott Beattie
Photographed by Sara Remington

Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: November 1, 2008
Price: $24.95

A lush, full-color collection of 50 cocktail recipes using organic, sustainable produce, handcrafted ingredients, and local artisanal spirits, from the bar manager at the award-winning Cyrus restaurant.

Inspired by the bounty of Sonoma County's organic farms and local distilleries, Scott Beattie shakes up the cocktail world with his extreme twists on classic... Read more >

Lessons in Wine Service

Written by Edmund O. Lawler and Ed Lawler

Format: Hardcover, 176 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2008
Price: $24.95

The third book in the LESSONS FROM CHARLIE TROTTER series, dedicated to the art and business of creating and running a successful restaurant wine program.

At Charlie Trotter's eponymous restaurant in Chicago, the innovative and award-winning wine program is an essential part of an extraordinary dining experience. LESSONS IN WINE SERVICE outlines... Read more >

GUIA DE COCTELES Y PICOTEOS

Written by Raul Correa

Format: Trade Paperback, 168 pages
On Sale: October 4, 2005
Price: $14.95

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The Bar
A Spirited Guide to Cocktail Alchemy
Written by James Mellgren

Format: Trade Paperback, 200 pages
On Sale: September 1, 2005
Price: $16.95

In a dynamic and fun-to-read format, THE BAR comprehensively profiles the hundreds of varieties of spirits essential to any bartender's repertoire. Restaurateur Olivier Said and food writer James Mellgren outline the historical background of each spirit, how it is produced, and how best to enjoy it. This bar book, however, is... Read more >

Field Guide to Cocktails

Written by Rob Chirico

Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: July 1, 2005
Price: $15.95

Finally, a field guide to preparing and identifying virtually every drink at the bar, from the Añejo Highball to the Caipirinha, from the Singapore Sling to the Zombie!
 
Field Guide to Cocktails is not an ordinary bartender’s guide. Here are more than 200 recipes for the world’s best libations, with... Read more >

Trader Vic's Tiki Party!
Cocktails and Food to Share with Friends
Written by Stephen Siegelman

Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2005
Price: $19.99

The tiki volcano is erupting all over again, and now Trader Vic’s, the legendary purveyor of Polynesian food, drinks, and fantasy, wants to help us bring it all home. Step behind the bar and into the kitchen at Trader Vic’s and learn how to create the kind of tiki magic that... Read more >

The Joy of Mixology
The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft
Written by Gary Regan

Format: Hardcover, 400 pages
On Sale: October 14, 2003
Price: $30.00

An original book on the craft of mixology is a rare gem. Gary Regan’s The Joy of Mixology is such a gem, one whose genius lies in Regan’s breakthrough system for categorizing drinks that helps bartenders—both professionals and amateurs alike—not only to remember drink recipes but also to invent their own... Read more >