Shaken Not Stirred A Celebration of the Martini

Name: Shaken Not Stirred A Celebration of the Martini
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ISBN: 9780062734884

ISBN-10: 0062734881

ISBN-13: 9780062734884

Edition: 1997

Authors: Anistatia R. Miller, J. Brown

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This first-of-its-kind volume features 40 ways to make a classic martini, 60 nouveau concoctions and a directory of the world's best martini lounges. Here, readers will discover the finer points of gin versus vodka, olive versus twist, shaken versus stirred, as well as brands of liquor, ratios of ingredients and every facet of this highly ritualized and specific cocktail. Also included are looks at and recipes for the weird and wonderful new offspring of the martini renaissance: chocolate and espresso martinis, the Cajun Combustion Engine, Martini Navratilova, Very Berry Martini, Pasini Express, Berlin Station Chief and many more. With sidebars featuring quotes from literature, toasts and…

Book details

List price: $10.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 4/25/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 4.75" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



The Martini Menu


Preface and Acknowledgments


Introduction


Martini Zen: The Art of Fine Mixology



Top Shelf


The Rise and Refinement of the Classic Martini


Gin and Sin: Classic Gin Martinis


From Russia and Loves: Classic Vodka Martinis



Specials


The Modern Martini Renaissance


Garden of Eden: Fruit Martinis


Flowers and Chocolates: Dessert Martinis


The Silk Road: Spice and Cajun Martinis


Distilled Essences: Flavored-Vodka Martinis


Passionate Elixirs: Martinis Built for Two



Guest List


Modern Martini Culture


Martini Music: Classic and Modern Lounge Sounds


Jacket Required: Martini Fashions


R.S.V.P.: Martini Party Planning



Happy Hour


The World's Best Martini Lounges



Instilled Essences: Infused-Vodka Martinis


Bibliography


Selected Index


Last Call