The Martini

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Handsome coffee table book that’ll make you crave a cocktail or two

The essence of a coffee table book is unmatched—at once, it’s a statement piece, a source of entertainment, and a conversation piece. And when done like The Martini—a handsome page turner you return to time and again—you’ll know you hit the coffee table book jackpot. With insights on the history of the drink, the perfect way to enjoy it, and the martini’s legacy in the world today, this is an essential book for anyone who doesn’t care if it’s shaken or stirred.

Features

• A sleek, hardback cover with mid-century inspired style
• Highlights include: recipes, archival photography, a deep history on the drink, and insights from expert mixologists
• Perfect length at 160 pages
  

More About the Book

Sophisticated, evocative, and delicious, the martini will never go out of style. Appearing in countless movies—for example, any one of the Bond films—it’s one of the most popular and well-known cocktails of all time. Making a martini is simplicity personified, the classic recipe requiring just two ingredients (not counting the garnish): gin and vermouth.

And now man-about-town Matt Hranek is here to tell us everything we need to know about the iconic cocktail. Like Hranek’s The Negroni, The Martini will give readers insight into the drink’s 19th century origins, as well as the tools for making 35 simple variations of the drink—a combination of recipes from the author, recipes from experts/bartenders around the world, and iconic versions that any martini fanatic needs to have on hand.

There will be details on ingredients, methods (to shake or to stir?), garnish, equipment, glassware; where to get the best martini around the world, and more. Beautiful original and archival photography make this an irresistible gift for anyone who loves to enjoy a martini.