Mix shake stir

the long version

Danny Meyer's beloved New York restaurants are renowned for creating some of the finest libations in the city. In Mix Shake Stir, the talented bartenders offer mouthwatering recipes and all the tips and tools needed to master the art of creating cocktails at home. You'll find signature drinks from all the famed restaurants, including the lime and cilantro Modern Martini served at The Modern, The Porch Swing, a pleasing lemonade and gin mixture from Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard Eleven Madison Park's popular Cherry Blossom Sling; and the Pomegranate Gimlet served at Tabla. As easy to use as it is innovative, this guide introduces readers to bar basics - from making cocktail perfect ice cubes, to properly mudding a drink, to choosing the right glass. chapter devoted to gourmet cocktails snacks from award-winning chefs offers contemporary riffs on nuts, digs, crostini, and other festive fare. With 140 excellent, simple recipes, top-notch advice, insider tips, and exquisite photography. Mix Shake Stir provides the skills and inspiration to create truly dazzling cocktails at home.