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AMERICAN COCKTAIL
$13.00
community voted (200 votes)
Red, White and Bourbon
Toast tradition with this ultimate guide to American cocktails, featuring over fifty classic and contemporary drink recipes from across the U.S.
From the West Coast to the South to the Northeast, the best concoctions from the country's top bartenders are presented with a twist: Each recipe includes its unique history and background on its star ingredient. At last--the art of the cocktail meets your minibar. Printed in China.
Here's a taste from the South:
Seelbach Cocktail
Kentucky is home to the world's finest bourbons, and, as such, is naturally the source of inspiration for many of the most beloved whiskey-based cocktails. Named after the famous hotel in Louisville, this classic cocktail remains as popular today as it was back in the early twentieth century. The Seelbach fortifies a backbone of bourbon with a touch of Cointreau, two types of bitters, and a splash of sparkling wine for a sophisticated sipper that will transport you to a more genteel time and place.
Serves 1:
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau
- 7 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 7 dashes of Peychaud's bitters
- Ice cubes
- 4 to 5 ounces Champagne or other sparkling wine
Tools: mixing glass, barspoon, strainer
Glass: flute
Garnish: lemon twist
Combine the bourbon, Cointreau, and Angostura and Peychaud's bitters in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until chilled. Strain into a flute. Top with the Champagne and garnish with the lemon twist.
- Item ID: 20910
- Materials: paper
- 144 pages; 6" L x 1" W x 8" H
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Q and A
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200 votes * 38 comments
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Good gift for a housewarming or first-time apartment living.
Sanriobaby
Vote: Thumbs up!
Nice to have on hand at home for parties and such. Would be a nice housewarming gift with a bottle for social drinkers.
susie
Vote: Thumbs up!
We own a liquor/gift store and even though there are dozens of drink guide books out there, we think this one may be priced for quick sales. The history included is interesting.
Chris
Vote: Thumbs down!
How many cocktail books does the world need?
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs up!
Fun housewarming gift!
Wendy
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not uncommon
Linda
Vote: Thumbs down!
I don't get it......there are dozens of these books at Barnes
mary
Vote: Thumbs up!
Interesting
Sherry
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great housewarming/hostess gift.
Marla
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great gift idea and the price is right.
Elizabeth
Vote: Thumbs down!
Maybe OK for a gift, but unless this book features new drink combinations, it's probably a "been there done that" item.
Erin
Vote: Thumbs up!
Mixologists will enjoy! Looks different than all the other cocktail how-tos out there.Sad, however, that a book on the AMERICAN coctail was sent to CHINA to print.
Annie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Changed my vote to Thumbs Down when I saw the AMERICAN coctail book was from CHINA. Seriously!?! I would have jumped on it had it made in THE USA
trisha
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like this item but, I agree with Annie about it being made in China. The idea is a good one.
Michelle
Vote: Thumbs down!
Printed in China (but designed elsewhere) Are there no more printing presses in the US?
margaret
Vote: Thumbs up!
a good hostess gift
Marilyn
Vote: Thumbs down!
I don't need a book printed in China about American drinks.
Gina
Vote: Thumbs up!
Good for housewarmings, engagements, or wedding showers!
elizabeth
Vote: Thumbs down!
If "American" is in the title ... it should be printed In the USA.
Jennifer
Vote: Thumbs down!
Chinese made about American drinks...No.
Catherine
Vote: Thumbs down!
I have to agree with the comments about made in China.
Abigail
Vote: Thumbs down!
China?
paula
Vote: Thumbs down!
made in the USA yes, made in china NO WAY!
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great gift idea for a bartender or friend who like to make drinks for company or parties.
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Thanks for all of your feedback on this potential new good! We love that you're interested in the concept of this book. We want to take a moment to address the comments regarding printing in China. We do offer a wide assortment of items from all over the world, and we work to make sure we note where each product is made on our site. We work hard to provide the best quality items, and we don't discriminate against products made in China or any other country. As responsible retailers, making sure that our vendors meet safety regulations and treat their employees fairly is important to us.
Mallory
Vote: Thumbs up!
Nice gifts for special occasions (housewarming, wedding gift, etc.). I understand people are mad that is made in China, but it can be hard to avoid things being made outside the U.S., so if I really wanted it, I would buy it.
tel
Can't I get most of these recipes online? Maybe if I drank more often...
Shannon
Vote: Thumbs down!
Agreed, I try not purchase anything made in China...Also - I think it might be too pricey for what it offers and esp. for being China made.
Anna
Vote: Thumbs up!
Yum. Bacon
NM
Vote: Thumbs up!
Though these recipes can probably all be found online, I think what made me like this is that it includes the history behind the drinks.
Amanda
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute idea, don't like made in China
Grandma B
Vote: Thumbs down!
Nope ... heading for an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
Robin
Vote: Thumbs down!
"The American Cocktail"
Kathleen
Vote: Thumbs up!
I'd be interested to know and try special cocktails from around the country,
Susie
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like to know the background to recipes, so would enjoy this and would spend $20.
jennifer
Vote: Thumbs up!
Intriguing 21st birthday present....
Brittany
winner
denise
depends on how much you like cocktails