Spirited

A fresh and inclusive perspective on the world of drinks from bestselling author, Signe Johansen, including more than fifty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.Signe Johansen, long-time whisky enthusiast, author and food writer, presents fifty well-crafted cocktail recipes, all fuelled by a cook's palate and a love of creative ingredients. The recipes play with a wide range of flavours such as fresh, floral, herbal, and spicy notes and encourage you to think like a cook not a bartender. With chapters on drambling (the joy of winter walks and whisky), creative and delicious drinks to serve at gatherings, warming nightcaps, and non-alcoholic 'soothies' to calm an ailing spirit, there is a tipple here for every occasion. There is also collection of recipes called Cupboard Cocktails - made from staple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen - and more ambitious weekend projects for gifts or special occasions.Spirited is a refreshing departure from the earnest mixologist's 'art of the cocktail'. Instead, Signe celebrates the convivial and social experience of healthy hedonism and raising a glass together. This is a warm and inclusive companion to the subject, packed with trade secrets, delicious recipes, and fascinating insight into the world of drinks.