BOOKS

A new coffee-table book is set to document the history and cultural development of flair bartending, tracing its evolution from early experimentation behind the bar to its emergence as a global competitive and performance-driven discipline. Flair Bartending: The Origins | The Golden Era | The Untold, written by Marco Canova and Tom Dyer, will be […] More

Acclaimed bartender and industry innovator Angelos Bafas, widely known as Mr Ungarnished, is set to release his debut book, HYPER Drinks, which is now available for pre-sale. Edited by award-winning drinks writer Millie Milliken, the book offers a unique blend of personal storytelling, professional insights, and over 75 meticulously crafted recipes. HYPER Drinks is more […] More

The world of bartending reaches new heights with the release of The Cocktail Balance 2.0, the latest book by Stanislav Harcinik. This 290-page sequel dives deep into the craft, blending practical knowledge, theoretical insights, and creative inspiration for bartenders of all levels. Divided into three sections—Theoretical, Practical, and Inspirational—the book delivers an in-depth guide to […] More

Everyday Drinking by Kingsley Amis is more than just a book; it’s actually a compilation of three collections of columns that Amis, the celebrated British novelist and poet, wrote for UK newspapers from 1971 to 1984. These columns, gathered and published in 2008 by Bloomsbury, remain unaltered from the originals, preserving Amis’s wit and insights […] More

Bart Miedeksza and Valentino Girotto, the creative minds from the award-winning Crossroads bar, are set to launch their debut book this summer. “Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails” is a comprehensive exploration of the art of crafting force-carbonated cocktails, aimed at bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike. About the Book Crafted with precision by Miedeksza, the […] More

The Negroni cocktail has been a favorite among bartenders and patrons alike for years. In 2022, it secured the top spot on Simon Difford’s list, surpassing the Old Fashioned. Many of us believe we know everything there is to know about this classic drink. In late 2022, our magazine reviewed Gary Regan’s guide on Negroni, […] More

In the years 1977 to 1978, every fortnight, I attended a private bartender training session under a somewhat controversial personality. This individual significantly contributed to the development of Czechoslovakian cocktail culture. The final exam was demanding, but upon passing, I received no certificate; instead, the instructor handed me a book. It was the 54th edition […] More

With a Ten-Year Delay, We Bring You a Review of the Unique Publication by Amy Stewart, “The Drunken Botanist” In 2013, Timber Press London published this book subtitled “The Plants That Create The World’s Great Drinks.” The book is divided into three autonomous parts, each of which could stand as an independent guide. The Truth […] More