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Burp The Other Wine Book

By Bas Korpel and Jur Baart Available at Amazon.com $35.00 ➨ There is a story behind every bottle of wine. As a winemaker, you can make a statement with your label. It is the showcase of your company. And more importantly, it can persuade consumers to buy your product. The label should be in line with the wine you can expect in your glass. This is why Jur Baart and Bas Korpel decided to write Burp, because they strongly believe that a wine tastes better when you know the story behind it.

In the book, 40 wines are presented, each with a distinct label and a matching story. The selection of wines does not focus on the vinification technique but on the labels of the bottles. What is striking, however, is the exceptionally high proportion of natural wines. It seems this group of winemakers (in some cases new to the profession) is paying more attention to how their products are presented to their customers. Yet Burp also includes a number of all-time classics that should not be missed – essential not only in this book, but also in your wine cellar.

Well-known producers included in the book: Château Mouton Rothschild, Pol Roger, Marqués de Riscal.

Claridge's The Cocktail Book

By Mitchell Beazley Available at Amazon.com $29.99 ➨ Claridge’s, London’s legendary hotel, has been the celebrated setting for drinks since 1856. Now, the iconic hotel presents its first cocktail book: Claridge’s: The Cocktail Book. Spanning over 150 years of classics, off-menu delights and new favorites, Claridge’s: The Cocktail Book offers over 400 recipes, from icons such as the Martini, the Brandy Crusta and the White Lady to newer classics including The Flapper – the signature crème de cassis-spiked Champagne cocktail created for the 1998 unveiling of the Claridge’s Bar – and the Saint Remy. There are also tips and tricks on everything one needs to know about the art of cocktail making, from creating the perfect home bar to equipment, glassware and ingredients, plus “Claridge’s Cocktails by the Numbers” (nearly 54,000 cocktails crafted each year and 36,000 glasses of champagne served).

Edited by Director of Mixology Nathan McCarley-O’Neill and Director of Bars Denis Broci, each recipe in the book has been meticulously tried and tested to ensure that every drink can be perfectly mixed at home. “Claridge’s is firmly of the opinion that Cocktail Hour is any hour you please.”

Cocktail Chemistry

By Nick Fisher Available at Amazon.com $25.99 ➨ Nick Fisher, host of the beloved YouTube channel Cocktail Chemistry, brings his expertise, passion, and expansive knowledge of spirits and technique to his debut cocktail book, Cocktail Chemistry. An indispensable guide to creating the perfect cocktail, stocking an at home bar, challenging and easy techniques, and essential tools, Nick Fisher guides the reader effortlessly through essential cocktail recipes. Cocktail Chemistry also teaches techniques to increase your finesse when mixing, like how to make perfectly clear ice and how to flame a citrus peel.

Cocktail Chemistry offers the essential knowledge, techniques, and flair for creating perfectly mixed drinks at home, while making the process entertaining and accessible. Thanks to Nick Fisher, you’ll have the resources to make a perfect cocktail that could impress anyone – real or fictional.