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. 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.
