Cocktails Shaken & Stirred

Cocktails Shaken & Stirred by Ankrah, Douglas. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781904920229.

Douglas Ankrah is widely regarded as one of the best bartenders in the world. He transformed the art of cocktail making in his two popular London bars. His first book, Cocktails Shaken and Stirred, is the ultimate guide to reproducing, at home, drinks you would only find at the finest watering holes.Cocktails Shaken and Stirred is a stylish and comprehensive guide covering everything from glassware and equipment to methods and garnishing. It features 100 sensational drinks recipes. All the classics are here. The Bloody Mary, three types of Manhattan Sweet, Perfect or Dry and a truly wonderful selection of Martinis. You can sample some of the drinks made famous by hotels, including the Singapore Sling from from the Raffles Hotel or the Bellini from Harrys Bar in Venice. Alternatively try your hand at some of the custom cocktails that have helped make Douglass name The Chelsea Rose, The Queen of Bahia or Indian Summer. Also included is a lip-smacking range of healthy non-alcoholic cocktails, named after Douglass favourite Bond girls. There is even a section on bar food with recipes like Crispy Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce.