The American Cocktail: So Recipes That Celebrate the Craft of Mixing Drinks from Coast to Coast

France has wine, Germany s got beer, but America is the land of the cocktail. And cocktail culture is flourishing with mixologists wherever you live combining local, artisanal, and homemade ingredients to concoct drinks with complex layers of flavor. Fifty favorites from the best bartenders coast to coast offer modern twists on heritage drinks, plus all-new creations, complete with glimpses into each one s inception and unique ingredients. This cocktail guide is perfect for mixed drink aficionados, home entertainers, and anyone who enjoys unwinding with a choice beverage after a long day.