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Around the World in 80 Cocktails
✍️ Parkhill, Chad
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📝 Description: Around the World in 80 Cocktails
Around the World in 80 Cocktails celebrates the globetrotting history of the cocktail through eighty different iconic drinks - each of which has its own story to tell. Bartender and writer Chad Parkhill takes you on a whirlwind tour of the places that have shaped the history of the cocktail from its birth to the present day, with recipes so you can follow along at home. You'll learn about the surprising military history behind the bubbly, vivacious Venetian Spritz; how the G&T moved from India to England (and why the best in the world are now made in Spain); and how France's Burgundy region turned tragedy into triumph with the Kir. Accompanied by gorgeous vintage-style illustrations that evoke antique travel posters, these stories and recipes are an ode to the joys of travel, history, and drinking.
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This title is best suited for cocktail aficionados who value narrative depth over technical precision. It may disappoint purists seeking rigorous scientific analysis or complex flavor pairing theories, as the focus remains on historical anecdotes rather than advanced technique. Readers looking for quick, no-frills recipes might find the prose too leisurely. However, for those who enjoy the romanticism of vintage travel posters and the whimsy of tracing a drink’s journey from military rations to modern bars, it offers a charming, visually engaging experience that prioritizes storytelling over strict utility.
