num_pages: 144
description: By the bartenders of Absinthe Brasserie &amp; Bar in San Francisco.From Tokyo to New York, a cocktail renaissance is happening as 'bar chefs' create delicious elixirs worthy of their kitchen counterparts. An epicenter of this barroom artistry can be found at the Absinthe Brasserie &amp; Bar in San Francisco, the city that spends more money per capita on alcohol than any other in the country.Bartenders Jeff Hollinger and Bob Schwartz share their artisanal approach for stunning creations that unveil a new spectrum of flavors. Fresh herbs and even aromatic lavender are deftly used to augment classic and new cocktail recipes. Syrups and mixes are carefully crafted from scratch, ensuring small-batch perfection and a harmony of flavors. Hollinger and Schwartz also share the colorful anecdotes behind the 21 Hayes, Ginger Rogers, and other signature cocktails created at Absinthe.Acclaimed photographer Frankie Frankeny captures their virtuoso mixing performances with a refreshing take on the cocktail, creating a showpiece for any living room.
language: English
title: The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics
titlecomplete: The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics
genres: Cookbooks, Reference, Food, Food and Drink, Cocktails, Cooking, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 144
publisher: Chronicle Books