Book description
Interest in bourbon, America's native spirit and a beverage almost
exclusively distilled in Kentucky, has never been greater. Thanks in
part to the general popularity of cocktails and the marketing efforts
of the bourbon industry, there are more brands of bourbon and more
bourbon drinkers than ever before. In The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail
Book, Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler provide a reader-friendly handbook
featuring more than 100 recipes including seasonal drinks,
after-dinner bourbon cocktails, Derby cocktails, and even medicinal
toddies. The book's introduction explains how the use of specific
spirits and ingredients, glassware, and special techniques, such as
muddling and infusions, accentuates the unique flavor of bourbon. Much
of the book is devoted to recipes and instructions for the
professional or at-home bartender, from classic drinks such as the
Manhattan and the Mint Julep to drinks for special occasions,
including the Candy Cane, Pumpkin Eggnog, and Kentucky Bourbon
Sparkler. The authors complete the work with suggested appetizer
pairings, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography of bourbon-related books.
""It's always great to see a real bartender getting his
or her thoughts and recipes into print. The world needs more books
like this one." --Gary Regan, author of The Joy of Mixology"
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Joy Perrine has been the bar manager at Equus Restaurant and
Jack's Lounge in Louisville since 1985, was named "Best Bartender
in Louisville" by Louisville Magazine, and has won numerous
awards for her cocktails. Susan Reigler is an award-winning former
restaurant critic and drinks writer for the Louisville
Courier-Journal. Her articles about bourbon have been published in
Malt Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. She is author of the Compass
American Guide to Kentucky, Adventures in Dining: Kentucky Bourbon
Country, and The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks.
