Raising the Bar: A Bottle-by-Bottle Guide to Mixing Up Masterful Cocktails at Home
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There’s a basic cocktail formula for building a bar that is anything but ordinary. Spirit + Sugar + Acidity/Bitterness = Tasty Cocktail Instead of drawing on esoteric bottles of liquor, complicated syrups, and obscure sodas, this book takes readers through the home bar bottle by bottle, ensuring that every ingredient is versatile enough to be used to the last drop. Building on a very basic cocktail pantry (of Angostura bitters, sugar, citrus), each chapter thoughtfully introduces a new bottle and explains how it opens new possibilities for cocktails. Each chapter builds on the one before, so readers never encounter recipes calling for unfamiliar spirits or ingredients. RAISING THE BAR allows readers to set their own pace and maximize the usefulness of the spirits they bring home. This book will be a go-to reference for the home bartender that is practical enough for the day-to-day and special enough for a party. With handsome graphics and a smart focus on what’s already in stock, it’s what home mixologists can turn to when they want creative and delightful drinks without a bar cart full of single-use bottles.
Written by Brett Adams & Jacob Grier.
Pages: 304
Published by Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 8th December 2022
Dimensions: 17.91 x 3.05 x 22.35 cm
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The bauble is so beautiful. I'm very happy with them - the look, the feel, the weight, the ribbon and the fact that they are handmade so near to me. They arrived very well packed and in good time too.
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Great place to visit and see how it's made, too.
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Added to our Grasmere crystal and as always delighted with the design, weight and style of our 2 new whisky glasses. Prompt delivery and good packaging. We'll be back as needed.
Just the weight of these glasses make you appreciate whatever they hold. The feel of the engravings and the sparkle in the cut crystal. They glasses are a joy to use and even to wash up. They make small casual moments something special.
I recently purchased three beautiful items from Cumbria Crystal: the Helvellyn Lidded Preserve Jar, the Summer Tide Champagne Glass, and the Summer Waves Champagne Coupe. Each piece is truly exquisite, with the handcrafted quality that Cumbria Crystal is known for.
The Helvellyn Preserve Jar is perfect for adding elegance to any breakfast or tea setup, and it feels incredibly refined with its detailed design and solid craftsmanship. The Summer Tide Champagne Glasses are equally stunning, with a light, fresh design that really captures the essence of celebratory moments.
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Thank you
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The weight of the glass gives it a feel of class.
Lovely crystal cut.
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What is there not to love about handmade English crystal. I have been using Cumbrian English crystal for over 40yrs. My first pieces were sherry glasses in Grasemere pattern. I then treated myself to Grasemere champagne flutes. This crystal is timeless and I love seeing it on programs like ‘Downton Abbey’ I have so much Cumbrian crystal and use it daily. Recently I bought the apprentice Christmas baubles and got carried away buying 24. He limited edition 2024 champagne and Martini glasses, well I have bought so many as gifts for friends. If you do decide to buy Cumbrian crystal remember you are buying a bit of English history. A special shout to Tom and Nick ( well everyone really) this team is a team and the passion they have for this beautiful crystal
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