book club

THREE CHEERS!

Give it up for The Dead Rabbit in New York, Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood in London and La Factoria in Puerto Rico – three fabulous bars marking their 10th anniversaries this year. Also celebrating 10 years of innovation: the Mr Lyan team in London.

Ten Cocktails: The Art of Convivial Drinking

By Alice Lascelles

If anyone can bring the stories behind cocktails to life, Lascelles can. Here she devotes an entire chapter to a classic, be it a Gin & Tonic, Martini or Corpse Reviver No. 2, and revels in the stories behind it. There are recipes too, one classic and three variations, plus tips on getting your drinks just-so.

101 Cocktails to Try Before You Die

By François Monti

From a Champagne-charged Air Mail to a totally tropical Zombie, this pocket-sized book packs a mighty punch. It contains all the recipes, stories and facts you need to be the boss of your home bar. Flip to the back of the book for one of the best bits – an invaluable index of cocktails by spirit.

Three Ingredient

Cocktails: 60 Drinks Made in Minutes

By Kate Calder

Ten three-ingredient recipes for six drinks categories (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whisky and sparkling). Some more familiar, others not. Take gin for example: as well as the Gimlet and Negroni, recipes include Summer Stroll and Ice ’n’ Spicy. Each chapter includes recipes for perfectly matched snacks.