Product Description

"Corks popping, frothy liquid flowing, a cold crispy freshness . . . nothing quite so perfectly reflects the notion of 'the best in life.' This is a book for celebrants. It's a book for romantics. It's a book for the entertainerwho wants a light, fresh concoction that can bring people together to accent the joys of the day. So break out the bubbly and toast!"
-From 101 Champagne Cocktails

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #257974 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780470169421
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From the Inside Flap

Nothing says "celebration" like the sound of champagne corks popping, and cocktails made with sparkling wine are the perfect libations at festive occasions. They're crisp, fresh, fizzy, and delicious. What could be better when you're celebrating a wedding, a birthday, the beginning of a new year, or just the end of a long week?

In this beautiful little book, Kim Haasarud, the Liquid Chef, gives you 101 different stylish ways to celebrate with champagne and sparkling wine. You'll find recipes for all your bubbly favorites—Classic Champagne Cocktail, Bellini, Mimosa, and Kir Royale, to name just a few. But you'll also discover lots of creative contemporary cocktails that are sure to become the toast of the town. Liven up any celebration with a Limoncello Sparkle, Poinsettia Cocktail, or Sparkling Fruit Bath. For a summer cooler, try a cocktail made with sorbet, such as Hope Floats or Lady Temptation. And for a romantic evening, you can't go wrong with seductive cocktails like the Adam & Eve, Aphrodisia, and Passionate French 75.

So pick up a bottle of bubbly and get out the cocktail shaker. With the sensational champagne cocktails in this book, celebrating has never been easier—or more fun.

From the Back Cover

"Corks popping, frothy liquid flowing, a cold crispy freshness . . . nothing quite so perfectly reflects the notion of 'the best in life.' This is a book for celebrants. It's a book for romantics. It's a book for the entertainerwho wants a light, fresh concoction that can bring people together to accent the joys of the day. So break out the bubbly and toast!"
—From 101 Champagne Cocktails

About the Author

Kim Haasarud is the founder of Liquid Architecture (www.liquid-architecture.com), a beverage consulting firm that creates specialty cocktails for clients such as the Four Seasons Maui, Omni Hotels, and TGI Fridays. She conceives her signature cocktails much as an Alice Waters or a Wolfgang Puck would create a specialty dish, taking inspiration from market-fresh, high-quality ingredients. Kim's liquid cuisine has stirred up a huge following, and her cocktails have appeared in publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal to the Wine Enthusiast to Cosmopolitan. Kim is also the author of 101 Martinis, 101 Margaritas, and 101 Sangrias and Pitcher Drinks.

Alexandra Grablewski is a well-known food and beverage photographer whose work has appeared in Gourmet, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, and Wine Spectator as well as in many cookbooks.

Customer Reviews

The best cocktail recipe book I've found yet
I recently planned the menu for my wedding reception, and I asked the bartender to mix one of the drinks from this book as our signature cocktail: The Pacific Star (pg.106...it's a clever blend of white cranberry juice, vodka, orange curacao, lychee syrup, lemon juice, and champagne, finished off with a slice of starfruit for garnish). The cocktail was originally created by the author of 101 Champagne Cocktails for The Four Seasons Maui. It's unique and absolutely delicious. I know all of our guests will be thrilled. I have purchased several cocktail books in the past, but this one surpasses them all. The recipes are very straightforward, and something even a novice could create, but the result is spectacular every time. The author compiled a fabulous mix of her own recipes, and those of other master mixologists (such as the Ritz Cocktail on page 15). Every recipe I have mixed so far has dazzled my guests. I highly recommend this for anyone in search of delightful drink recipes that are truly one-of-a-kind.

It went straight to my head...
If you one a one shot deal when it comes to champagne and wine cocktails this book is it. It is a compendium of cocktails made with bubbly all in one place, with over 100 recipes for fizzin' fun. I will definately be pulling out this book when the parties start rolling around. It will keep the guests on their toes and joyous all night long.

The many facets of champagne
Who knew champagne could be used in so many ways! And here I thought I was limited to the traditional Mimosa when it came to champagne. Boy was I wrong, the author offers over 100 delicious uses for champagne...With its easy to follow recipes, this book will make you look at champagne in a totally "fresh" and new way!