Beverages

For centuries, France has been the world's greatest wine-producing country. Its wines are the global gold standard, prized by collectors, and its winemaking regions each offer unique tasting experiences, from the spice of Bordeaux to the berry notes of...

The world's best-selling annual wine guide.'This compact annual guide is packed with information and recommendations of top names from every wine region.' DecanterHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine...

An expert guide to setting up a home bar, plus over 75 cocktail recipes to try from one of the world's leading bartenders, drinks industry innovator and best-selling author. Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon an understanding of its...

60 spirit-free and stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle. The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming. Alcohol Not Included provides 60 stylish...

In official partnership with Downton Abbey and with 50 stunning photographs featuring stills from across the series and right up to the latest film release, this collection of 70 delicious cocktail recipes is a lavish toast to the glamorous world of the...

THE ULTIMATE JUICE AND SMOOTHIE PLANNER - WITH A HEALTHY RECIPE FOR EVERY DAYWith over 180 delicious recipes, this book will ensure you get your health fix every day of the week. Fresh, tasty and full of essential vitamins and nutrients, these juices and...

Sip your way through the most legendary cocktails from the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, and more with over 70 nerdy recipes as realistically imagined by Cassandra Reeder, aka The Geeky Chef. Whether you binge sci-fi TV shows, rewatch cult films,...

The Two Thirsty Gardeners show that brewing your own delicious alcoholic drinks can be surprisingly quick, easy and inexpensive. Taking their two great loves - alcohol and gardening - Nick Hood and Richard Moylewill provide you with home brewing recipes...

A stunning collection of 70 witchcraft-inspired drink recipes with inspiration for creating your very own spirited cocktails to benefit your practice. For centuries, witches have been using spirits of all forms during rituals and celebrations. Now,...

Recreate the most popular drinks to have been shaken, stirred and swallowed at one of the world's most unique venues. 'Among Ibiza's growing raft of luxury hotels, Pikes remains a characterful standout. The venue has carved a niche as a hedonistic...

What makes a perfect pint of Guinness? What are the criteria for a great pub? And where can you find them? Ian Ryan, founder of Sh*t London Guinness and Beautiful Pints, can answer these questions and help you find a beautiful pint, wherever you are...

The world's best-selling annual wine guide.'The perfect stocking filler' Decanter'The best single wine book on earth' CounselHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the...

An early description of a cocktail as 'a mix of alcoholic drinks with flavouring ingredients' does nothing to convey the alchemy and speak-easy glamour of these elaborate drinks. The cocktail's humble beginnings as a medicinal tonic through the...

The ritual of chai offers a moment to stop, to inhale, to feel awakened by the heady concoction of tea leaves and spices, to look out of the window and observe, to sit and let thoughts waft into thin air like the steam from the chai, a moment to breathe...

Discover the incredible uses of 40 of the best home-grown and foraged ingredients as the Two Thirsty Gardeners guide you through their original brew-it-yourself recipes.Wild Tea presents easy-to-follow recipes that teach you how to collect naturally...

Discover and explore every type of whisky, from the classic single and smooth blended malts of Scotland, to the lesser-known corn and rye whiskies appearing on the scene. Featuring 500 whiskies from 23 countries, Great Whiskies is the perfect guide to...

Why and how local coffee bars in Italy-those distinctively Italian social and cultural spaces-have been increasingly managed by Chinese baristas since the Great Recession of 2008Italians regard espresso as a quintessentially Italian cultural product-so...

Bring some old Hollywood glamour into your home with these show-stopping tipples, inspired by the bars and stars of the golden age of Hollywood. Step into the sparkling streets of Hollywood and be transported back in time with this gorgeous facsimile...

Skip the bar-and the alcohol-with mocktail recipes that bring the fun of a speakeasy right to your couch! The Art of Mixology meets mocktails in this beautiful collection of 75 alcohol-free recipes for classic drinks, new flavor concoctions, and twists...

From the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the modern Grumpy Cat meme, 51% of the population have been obsessing over cats for centuries. And what better way to celebrate our feline overlords than with a fancy tipple in hand as they purr on your lap? Every...

"Outstanding ... among the most important books about whisky ever written." Charles MacLean BRINGING TOGETHER LANDSCAPES, geology, history, people and their whisky, and addressing the key role of peatlands in mitigating climate change, Peat and Whisky:...

"Plant a tea plant and watch it grow! Grow Your Own Tea is truly a masterpiece how-to guide to cultivating and enjoying the sacred leaf. It will delight even the armchair gardener and casual tea lover." -James Norwood Pratt, author of James Norwood...

Satisfy your bubble tea cravings at home (and affordably)! Kawaii Cafe Bubble Tea includes over 60 easy-to-follow recipes, beautifully illustrated in a fun anime style.No matter if you call it boba or bubble tea, this addictive drink that originated in...

The ultimate listening party guide, Booze and Vinyl shows you how to set the mood for 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s.From modern craft cocktails to old standbys, prepare to shake, stir, and just plain pour your way through some of the...

**2021 Gourmand Cookbook Award Winner for Japan in Spirits and Other Drinks**The Japanese Sake Bible is the ultimate book about Japan's national drink-from its history, culture and production methods to how to choose the best sake and recommended food...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312304171Author Myra AlpersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 500g

The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky. Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by...

Pour yourself the perfect drink-or make a round for your guests.Making drinks at home has never been easier. In this guide to the perennial favorites and forgotten classics, YouTube's favorite Aussie mixologist Steve the Bartender shows you how to craft...

With an unmistakable cover design, we are excited to announce that the foreword for this year's Good Beer Guide has been penned by Bruce Dickinson, frontman and lead singer of Iron Maiden. Bruce is the frontman and lead singer of one of the most...

Far more than just a recipe book, New York Cocktails features signature creations (along with new variations of the classic Manhattan and Negroni), tips, and techniques by the best mixologists in the Big Apple, along with their personal profiles.From the...

An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about coffee, from a champion barista.Coffee is more popular than ever before - and more complex. The Coffee Dictionary is the coffee drinker's guide to the dizzying array of terms and techniques,...

This book will guide you around Belgium's breweries, large and small. Wherever you travel on Belgian roads, you will come across brewers. Often invisible - lurking behind abbey walls, or tucked away in castles, barns, stables, cafes, garages, kitchens or...

Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the world's best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections...

With more than 200 recipes, advice on how to get the most from your juicing and an eye towards taste, health and cost, The Ultimate Book of Modern Juicing is the only book on the topic you'll ever need.About the AuthorMimi Kirk is the author of numerous...

Introducing Eat Feel Fresh, an all-encompassing vegan Ayurvedic cookbook with over 100 healing recipes. Venture on a journey of wellness and serenity with the ancient science of Ayurveda. New to Ayurveda? No worries! It teaches that food is a divine...

Cocktails have an unwavering, timeless style, so become a purveyor of fine drinking with this collection of classic and contemporary recipes. The Art Of Mixology offers a stunning anthology of cocktail recipes to make at home. You'll find an informative...

Taste your way to whisky wisdom.The best way to find out about whisky is by drinking it. Perfect for the whisky curious, this truly hands-on handbook helps you to discover your own personal whisky style, opening up a world of new whiskies to enjoy...

Making wine at home just got more fun, and easier, with Richard Bender's experiments. Whether you're new to winemaking or a seasoned pro, you'll find this innovative manual accessible, thanks to its focus on small batches that require minimal equipment...

Oxford is famous for offering an 'Education in Intoxication'. The city's historic and picturesque pubs have been frequented by countless visitors, ranging from local students to movie stars such as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Home to some of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Design) 2015. Short-listed for James Beard Foundation Book Awards (Beverage) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781607745259Author David...