Signature Cocktails

‘Heavy on the research, rich in detail and history, and packed with the kind of handy facts you can break out at the next dull party you attend.’ – Forbes ‘Surprisingly succinct … Makes whipping up these at home drinks just a little bit easier.’ – Food & Wine ‘Beautifully photographed … There’s something for every mood and flavor preference in this volume.’ – Epicurious, Best Cookbooks of 2023 ‘The level of research here is astonishing, but it’s all presented in a super accessible and enjoyable way ... A must for anybody interested in cocktail history.’ – VICE ‘Anyone who has ever savoured a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned will appreciate cocktail connoisseur, Amanda Schuster’s tribute to the greatest drinks of all time.’ – Elle Decoration ‘Essential reading.’ – Restaurant ‘An elegant and comprehensive collection … Enriched with engaging anecdotes and backstories, … these bright, attractive cocktails are sure to wow any aspiring mixologist.’ – Publishers Weekly ‘Essential … Whether you crave a classic Bellini, a trending Espresso Martini, or the new Panamanian creation the Bird of Paradise Fizz, there are plenty of tipples here to tickle your fancy.’ – Saveur ‘Bound to be a classic … A valuable, accessible resource.’ – Atlanta Journal-Constitution ‘Uniquely focused [and] elegant.’ – T: The New York Times Style Magazine Australia ‘A beautiful (and easy-to-follow) drinks guide that’ll happily sit on your table.’ – InsideHook ‘Explores 200 iconic cocktails—complete with recipes and gorgeous photos—and what makes each of them a signature drink.’ – Imbibe ‘This will be your ultimate guide to making the ‘perfect’ cocktail—not only the classics, but maybe even a signature drink of your own.’ – WERD ‘This is an outstanding, elegant, and inspirational guide for even the most seasoned of mixologists.’ – Shelf Awareness ‘A compelling read … A must for anyone who would wish to sound savvy when discussing cocktails.’ – Vancouver Sun ‘Traces the origin stories of … iconic drinks from around the world.’ – Atlas Obscura ‘Arguably the most interesting cocktail-driven book to hit coffee tables and bartops in 2023.’ – IMBOLDN ‘A global survey of the world’s most iconic drinks, and also provides the directions with which to bring them home to your own bar.’ – Alcohol Professor ‘[An] … exhaustive reference point for both the way cocktails have changed across hundreds of years, but also the ingredients that have remained true throughout the mixology process.’ – Foodism ‘An excellent introduction to newbies on how the cocktail developed over the years and was influenced by the locales where they were created.’ – Good Spirit News