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ISBN: 9781607747482

✍️ Parsons, Brad Thomas

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A guide to the history, culture, and recipes of herbal amaro liqueurs by Brad Thomas Parsons.

Parsons connects the centuries-old European tradition of making bittersweet liqueurs with their current popularity in American bars. The work examines how these herbaceous digestifs transitioned from dusty shelves to center stage on modern cocktail lists. It covers the spiritual home of amaro in Italy and the growing category of regional, American-made versions. The text offers practical applications through recipes for cocktails, homemade formulas, and sweet treats, bridging historical context with contemporary usage.

Key Themes

amaro history cocktail recipes Italian distilleries

Literary Context

The book traces the European tradition of making bittersweet liqueurs called amari in Italian. It documents how these spirits moved from the past to center stage in the United States, becoming key ingredients in the country's best bars and restaurants.

Parsons, Brad Thomas

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🏛 Ten Speed Press 📅 2016 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781607747482

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📝 Description: Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, Andformulas

Brad Thomas Parsons, author of the award-winning Bitters, explores the history and modern revival of amaro in this comprehensive guide. The text begins with a tour of Italian bars, cafes, and distilleries to establish the cultural roots of these herbal liqueurs. It then shifts focus to the United States, where bittersweet digestifs have moved from back bars to prominent cocktail menus. The book contains over one hundred recipes for amaro-centric cocktails, do-it-yourself amaro formulas, and desserts spiked with the liqueur. Parsons highlights a wide range of available brands, including familiar names like Averna and Fernet-Branca alongside newer American regional productions. The content draws on centuries-old European traditions while addressing the current vibrant culture surrounding these spirits. This volume suits home cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of bittersweet liqueurs. Readers seeking only standard sweet liqueurs or non-alcoholic beverages may find the focus too narrow. The guide provides practical formulas and historical context for those wishing to understand the spirit's place in contemporary mixology.

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Parsons delivers a comprehensive examination of amaro, connecting centuries-old European traditions with their current popularity in US bars. While the historical context and cultural tour of Italian distilleries provide rich background, the book’s utility lies in its practical recipes and DIY formulas. It is strictly for those interested in herbal digestifs; readers seeking standard sweet liqueurs or non-alcoholic beverages will likely find the scope too narrow. The text successfully bridges history with contemporary usage, though its appeal is specialized. It serves as a robust reference for expanding knowledge of bittersweet spirits, but lacks the breadth required for general cocktail novices unfamiliar with this specific spirit category.

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Why this book is worth reading

Home cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of bittersweet liqueurs will find this guide invaluable. It bridges the gap between historical context and modern application, offering over one hundred recipes for cocktails, homemade formulas, and desserts. Readers interested in the cultural shift of amaro from dusty shelves to center stage on cocktail menus will appreciate the exploration of both Italian traditions and emerging American regional productions. The book provides practical tools for creating these spirits, making it essential for those wishing to master this specific niche of mixology rather than general sweet liqueurs.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5

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Home bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts eager to master herbal liqueurs will find this essential. It suits readers interested in Italian culture and DIY mixology who want to craft complex drinks from scratch using historical formulas and modern techniques.

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Eatbook Family editorial team

Parsons delivers a comprehensive examination of amaro, connecting centuries-old European traditions with their current popularity in US bars. While the historical context and cultural tour of Italian distilleries provide rich background, the book’s utility lies in its practical recipes and DIY formulas. It is strictly for those interested in herbal digestifs; readers seeking standard sweet liqueurs or non-alcoholic beverages will likely find the scope too narrow. The text successfully bridges history with contemporary usage, though its appeal is specialized. It serves as a robust reference for expanding knowledge of bittersweet spirits, but lacks the breadth required for general cocktail novices unfamiliar with this specific spirit category.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Yes, the text offers practical applications through recipes for cocktails, homemade formulas, and sweet treats.

282 pages, hardcover.

Published in 2016 by Ten Speed Press.

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📜 Historical context

The book links European heritage with American bar trends, showing how digestifs moved from obscurity to prominence on modern lists while exploring both traditional Italian origins and contemporary American adaptations of these spirits.