{"product_id":"book-hlis","title":"The Encyclopedia of Cocktails","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu Club, and who bartended there? In \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e, Robert Simonson catalogues all the essential people, places, and drinks that make up our cocktail history in a refreshing take on the conventional reference book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson's witty and opinionated presentation of the bar world is a refreshing look at all things cocktail-related. There are more than 100 drink recipes, from the Adonis to the Zombie. Simonson also includes entries for spirits from absinthe to vodka and illuminates the origins of each. This guide isn't a strictly academic text, nor is it simply a collection of drink recipes—it is an animated, sometimes irreverent historical journey highlighting the preeminent bars and top bartenders of record.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cocktails \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for cocktail nerds as well as anyone interested in learning about cocktail culture. It's both a recipe book and a reference guide to keep near the bar or flip through while sipping your favorite libation.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49317978538288,"sku":"BDhlis","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/413155-hlis-Square.jpg?v=1733469567","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hlis","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}