The ultimate guide to exceptional drinks. The Liquid Kitchen: Groovy Drinks is a celebration of exceptional libations. Along with 100 delicious drink recipes are suggestions and tips for creating fantastic beverages just right for any taste, occasion or mood. The groovy drinks range from gourmet cocktails to fixes and fizzes, from martinis to kamikazes and coffees, and from kids' drinks to garnishes, mixes and syrups. Each chapter offers food recommendations, and there are great stories from professional bartenders. With drinks that will please every guest, easy-to-follow recipes and entertaining anecdotes, this book will turn the home host into a champion bartender. Here are examples of the groovy drinks: - Propaganda - Icelandic iced tea - Vanilla tangerine sidecar - Cognac snaps mocha coffee. When first published, The Liquid Kitchen: Groovy Drinks won two prestigious awards-the Best Drinks book (2004 World Food Media Awards) , and the Best Book on Spirits (2003 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards) .

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