{"product_id":"the-oxford-companion-to-spirits-and-cocktails-9780199311132","title":"The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthropologists and historians have confirmed the central role alcohol has played in nearly every society since the dawn of human civilization  but it is only recently that it has been the subject of serious scholarly inquiry. The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails is the first major reference work to cover the subject from a global perspective  and provides an authoritative  enlightening  and entertaining overview of this third branch of the alcohol family. It will stand alongside the bestselling Companions to Wine and Beer  presenting an in-depth exploration of the world of spirits and cocktails in a groundbreaking synthesis.  The Companion covers drinks  processes  and techniques from around the world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced  including fermentation  distillation  and ageing  alongside a wealth of new detail on the emergence of cocktails and cocktail bars  including entries on key cocktails and influential mixologists and cocktail bars. With entries ranging from Manhattan and mixology to sloe gin and stills  the Companion combines coverage of the range of spirit-based drinks around the world with clear explanations of production processes  and the history and culture of their consumption. It is the ultimate guide to understanding what is in your glass.  The Companion is lavishly illustrated throughout  and appendices include a timeline of spirits and distillation and a guide to mixing drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666350399541,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199311137","price":70.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199311132.jpg?v=1782429285","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-oxford-companion-to-spirits-and-cocktails-9780199311132","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}