Description: Pop the cork and turn your favorite bubbly into tons of seriously fizzy cocktails, from classic Bellinis and fresh fruit mimosas to inventive new drinks with this handy pocket guide that will make every party sparkle.
"From fizzes to bellinis, and with old favorites and new riffs, the book elucidates the potential of prosecco as a party in a glass." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "No one can doubt the wonder of a Bellini or Aperol Spritz but Amy has drinks that travel down other pathways. Deep travel. Deep flavor." --Cooking by the Book "This little charmer would make the most adorable gift, perhaps attached to a bottle of its namesake . . . It's loaded with facts and illustrations, as well as fun recipes like Sunshine Superman, made with Jamaican rum, ice wine, prosecco and an orange peel." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Prosecco is no longer just a sparkling wine; it's a cultural phenomenon--a party in a glass. From food, wine, and spirits maven Amy Zavatto comes this beautifully illustrated introduction to a whole world of bubbly beverages. Discover sixty delicious drink recipes paired with bright, fun, original artwork. Readers can also dive into a brief history of prosecco, purchasing and serving tips, and a guide to cordials, syrups, and liqueurs, giving beginner home bartenders the know-how to get more from every bottle. This stylish pocket guide has bright, colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions that make every party a little more sparkly.- An approahable guide with 60 delicious prosecco recipes, as well as information about the history of the drink and practical tips for buying and serving
- Explore prosecco classics like the Mellini and a fresh fruit mimosa, as well as inventive twists on sparkling staples
- Pocket-sized hardback format is perfect for reference or display in your home bar
- Makes a wonderful gift for prosecco lovers, hosts, and cocktail enthusiasts
Pop the cork and discover exciting new ways to make the classic bubbly drink the star of your next party.
Brief description:
Amy Zavatto is a New York-based writer who was bound to end up writing about booze, as her grandfather was a home wine-making Italian immigrant and her dad a Scotch-loving butcher. Her favorite cocktail is the Manhattan and all its variations. Amy writes about cocktails, spirits, wine, and food for Imbibe, Whisky Advocate, Shape, Serious Eats, Brides, Wine Enthusiast, Hamptons, Edible Manhattan, and other publications. She earned her Level III certification in wine and spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and she is the author of Forager's Cocktails: Botanical Mixology with Fresh, Natural Ingredients (Sterling/HarperCollins), The Architecture of the Cocktail (Race Point/HarperCollins), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bartending (Alpha), A Hedonist's Guide to Eat New York (HG2), and co-author of The Renaissance Guide to Wine & Food Pairing (Alpha).