Product Description

Cocktails in Tahiti is a visually stunning, full color showpiece combining a playful yet sophisticated look at Tahiti's magnificent luxury resorts and their most delicious, flirtatious, and slightly decadent cocktails. Filled with unusual insights, folklore, and facts about Tahiti and her islands, Cocktails in Tahiti has something to tempt and delight all tastes.

Over 50 sumptuous cocktail recipes blend exotic fruits, juices, and liquors providing a flavorful and vibrant palette from which to capture the fun and often elegant mood of these captivating islands. You'll learn the history of the legendary Mai Tai, Tahiti's most famous cocktail, and discover the secrets of the intriguing rums, vodkas, and distinctive liqueurs used in creating Tahiti's most celebrated libations.

A special section features the signature cocktail recipes from Tahiti's most outstanding luxury resorts along with spectacular photographs and overviews of these renowned hotels.

Whether served from a coconut or elegantly chilled in a martini glass of fine crystal, the flowering and colorful cocktails of Tahiti have an undeniable presence all their own. If you are dreaming of a future trip or reliving special memories from a past visit to these beautiful islands, this wonderful collection of delightful drink recipes, dazzling hotel photographs, and distinctive insights will put you in a tropical, tranquil mood as you sip your way to our magical paradise.

Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A:
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti.

New Book Resources, October 2006:
We can't wait to try out the recipes and imagine that we are at one of the featured, dreamlike hotels.

Vincent Guerin, Director of Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia:
The finest collection of resort photographs and cocktail recipes from across Tahiti.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #164299 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-27
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

Review
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti. Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A. --Tahiti Tourism Bureau

From the Inside Flap
The islands of Tahiti captivate our emotions and senses unlike any other place because they are truly the most beautiful and romantic destination on Earth. In fact, mere mention of Tahiti evokes a myriad of tranquil images: turquoise lagoons... lush tropical islands... majestic mountain peaks... warm, caressing breezes... romantic evenings... dream-like accommodations.

Perhaps you've already vacationed in our beautiful islands and experienced the peaceful ambiance firsthand, or maybe you're planning a trip or have only dreamed of visiting. Whatever the case, you may find yourself yearning to be far from the chaos and maddening pace of your hectic daily life. What you wouldn't give for a taste of life in Tahiti; for the feel of white sand beneath your feet; for a day of sun-drenched meditation by an azure lagoon; for snorkeling in clear, warm waters; for a cool, tropical drink so refreshingly decadent it almost feels like taboo.

Cocktails in Tahiti can't purchase you a plane ticket to Tahiti, but our beautiful look at the hotels and tropical drinks of these islands will whisk you to that fantasy of the mind where palm trees sway, gentle waters lap at the shore, and a romantic rendezvous can unfold at any time under a star-filled sky. Whatever your Tahiti fantasy, we can help you conjure it with tasty, tropical libations certain to fill your senses with memories and dreams of our islands.

Delicious, glamorous, even sexy--Tahiti's tropical cocktails are always in style. Whether you want to throw a great party or simply spice up an otherwise normal evening, Cocktails in Tahiti provides all of the inspiration and instruction you need. Mixing your own Tahiti cocktails is not only fun but surprisingly easy. We provide an entertaining, practical guide with tools and tips to make you a Tahiti cocktail expert: from how to frost a glass, mix a cocktail, and sculpt a garnish, to understanding distinguishing characteristics of various rums and liqueurs.

About the Author
Richard Bondurant is widely acclaimed as one of the world s leading destination experts for Tahiti. Bondurant is the founder and former CEO of Tahiti Travel Planners and New Millennium Tours. He and his Tahiti-related work have been featured in Frommer s Travel Guide, Conde Nast, Bridal Guide magazine, Lexus magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, Travel Weekly magazine, and Jan Prince s Tahiti & French Polynesia Guide. Bondurant loves the opportunity to share his passion for Tahiti.

Customer Reviews

Let's go!
The format of the book is very well done. Makes you want to go to Tahiti.

Great Memories of Tahiti!
Richard Bondurant arranged a great trip to Moorea and Tahaa for my wife and I for our 10 year anniversary. This spectacular book is a great memory of our trip to Tahiti, and does an outstanding job of detailing all the exotic recipes that we jotted down on bar cocktail napkins while sipping fabulous drinks and sitting in the sun. I need to stock up on a few obscure ingredients before I can make all these wonderful drinks, but while it's snowing here for the winter, it's nice to just sit back, look at the amazing photos, read some of the trivia about Tahiti, and dream of going back someday soon. Thanks again Richard, for another great time!

Great book!
Wow! What a great book! We received it as a gift, which was perfect since my husband and I spent our honeymoon in Tahiti. Several things make this book great. First, the information about Tahiti is factual and entertaining to read. Second, the photos are amazing. Third, not only are the drinks easy to make, they are awesome! Kudos to Richard Bondurant.