Magic in a Shaker: A Year of Spirited Libations - Tapa dura

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"A must-read for anyone from beginner to practiced bartender. Marvin has made a serious study over the decades of what makes taste buds sit up and take notice."-Joe Fee, Fee Brothers Bitters"Great bartenders in America are appreciated. In New Orleans, they are revered, and no one is more so than the Carousel's Marvin Allen. His deft touch in creating a historically proper and balanced cocktail is a joy to behold and to taste. This volume is a reflection of his love for his craft and his city. Party on! Where are the go-cups?"-Tim McNally, host of The Wine Show, wine and spirits editor of New Orleans MagazineSwizzle your way from January to December with this indispensable introduction to the world of cocktails. Each month, experiment with a new spirit as you create fresh, well-balanced drinks. Included are the basics of equipment, ingredients, and techniques, as well as snippets of lore and suggestions for exploring new recipes and variations. Veteran crafters and budding enthusiasts alike will delight in these concoctions, which range from classics like the Sidecar and the Ultimate Classic Gin Martini to daring twists like Satan's Whiskers or the absinthe-based Monkey Gland. Discover tastes old and new in this clear, conversational guide to mixing your own magic.

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"Magic in a Shaker is a must-read for anyone from beginner to practiced bartender. Marvin has made a serious study over the decades of what makes taste buds sit up and take notice."

-Joe Fee, Fee Brothers Bitters

"[Allen's] deft touch in creating a historically proper and balanced cocktail is a joy to behold and to taste. This volume is a reflection of his love for his craft and his city. Party on! Where are the go-cups?"

-Tim McNally, host of The Wine Show; wine and spirits editor for New Orleans Magazine

"How wonderful to have all of this bar magic in your hand."

-Joe Gendusa, historian, author, and cocktail tour guide

In this informative exploration, renowned bartender Marvin J. Allen guides tentative cocktail crafters through the mire of muddling to the magic of mixology. He conversationally introduces ingredients, equipment, technique, and recipes, providing themed libations for each month of the year.

Allen mixes, shakes, and pours from behind the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar in New Orleans. A United States Bartenders' Guild certified spirits professional, he was named bartender of the year byNew Orleans Magazine and a top bartender by City Business magazine.

Ann Benoit, a New Orleans food photographer and food writer, coauthored and photographedBroussard's Courtyard Cookbook and is the author and photographer ofNew Orleans' Best Ethnic Restaurants, both published by Pelican.