Cocktail or Diabetic Living Cookbook

Cocktail: Over 200 of the Best

Author: Hamlyn

From classics like the Manhattan and Dry Martini to contemporary cocktails like the Godfather Sour and the Rattlesnake, here are 200 of the all-time best mixed drinks. But this is no mere recipe collection: with instructions for creating stunning layered effects in the glass, making novelty garnishes, and adding cocktail ingredients in the correct order, learn to present your cocktail right. Plus, novice bartenders will find tips for matching spirits with their ideal partner, such as gin with citrus and berry flavors, and tequila with tomato and ginger, or tart fruit. In addition to a concise history of each drink, advice for choosing the right glass, using shakers, blenders, and other tools of the trade will ensure both a pleasurable and perfect cocktail every time.

Table of Contents:

Introduction     6
Tools of the trade     10
The drinks and their glasses     14
The spirits and their partners     18
Mastering the art of garnishing     23
Perfecting the craft     28
Vodka     34
Rum     66
Gin     86
Whisky     104
Tequila     118
Brandy     132
Other wines and spirits     140
Glossary     154
Index     158
Acknowledgements     160

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Diabetic Living Cookbook

Author: Better Homes Gardens

More than 160 great-tasting recipes designed for people living with (or at risk of developing) diabetes, but flavorful enough to satisfy everyone at the table-no need to cook separate meals!

Healthful choices for snacks, breakfast, appetizers, main dishes, breads, sides, beverages, and even desserts.

Savor Rosemary Potato Frittata, Salmon Penne Salad, Mocha Cake with Berries, and much more.

Every recipe includes exchanges and complete nutritional information.

Sidebars throughout the book spotlight helpful tips on healthy cooking techniques, smart ways to dine out, and lifestyle ideas that make living with diabetes easier.

Advice from professionals on how to get the best results when cooking with sugar substitutes.

Information and advice on living with diabetes, avoiding complications and successfully coping with its challenges.

A special section for parents of children with diabetes provides age-appropriate advice on helping them maximize control.

BONUS: Menus and advice from The Diabetic Chef.