The Great British Cocktail

75 marvellous recipes to mix at home

Raise a toast to the UK's finest flavours and traditions with over 70 new and classic cocktail recipes to mix at home. Whether that's a smoky Burns Night old fashioned, a summery Earl Grey and cucumber martini, Elizabeth II's beloved Gin and Dubonnet, or inventive twists on your favourite nostalgic sweets, you'll find plenty of inspiration to add a dash of British spirit to any occasion, all year round - even when it's not quite garden-party weather.

Beautifully illustrated throughout and with helpful guides to glassware, mixing techniques and sourcing ingredients, The Great British Cocktail is the perfect gift for cocktail-lovers, budding mixologists and anyone in search of fresh inspiration for their drinks trolley.

About Emma Stokes

Emma Stokes, also known as Gin Monkey, is a widely respected expert on the subject of white spirits. She has launched bar and cocktail apps, co-founded the London Cocktail Society, and runs World Gin Day, which is celebrated globally. Her list of jobs has also included bartender, gin distiller, tutor, presenter, and cocktail and spirits judge.

When not occupied with spirits and cocktail books, Emma works in science communication. She also has a degree in pharmacology, and has worked for the largest science experiment in the world (CERN) in Geneva.

Emma takes her martini dry with a twist, and believes it is always five o’clock somewhere.
Details
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • ISBN: 9780241831472
  • Length: 160 pages
  • Price: £14.99