{"product_id":"the-martini-cocktail-a-meditation-on-the-worlds-greatest-drink-with-recipes-hardcover","title":"The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink, with Recipes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Simonson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in decades to celebrate and explore the history of the most iconic of classic cocktails, the martini, with 50 recipes. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST - WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD(R) - IACP AWARD FINALIST - \"Simonson's a fleet-footed writer, and his thumbnail history is easily satisfying without getting into the weeds. . . . This is a no-brainer for martini enthusiasts.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA classic martini includes gin, vermouth, sometimes bitters, a lemon twist or olive, and lots of opinions--it's these opinions that \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ecocktail writer Robert Simonson uncovers in his exploration of the long and tangled history of the classic martini and its subtle variations. The book features examples of age-old recipes, such as the first martini recipe published in 1888, modern versions created by some of the world's best bartenders, and martinis sought out by enthusiasts around the world, from Dukes Bar at the Dukes Hotel London to Musso and Frank Grill in Los Angeles. In \u003ci\u003eThe Martini Cocktail, \u003c\/i\u003eyou'll discover everything you need to know about what components make a great martini, as well as a collection of 50 recipes to create your own drinks (and form your own opinions) at home.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Simonson\u003c\/b\u003e writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also a contributing editor and columnist at PUNCH. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Old-Fashioned\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Proper Drink, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e3-Ingredient Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for a James Beard Award. He was also a primary contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e. His work, which has appeared in \u003ci\u003eSaveur\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and \u003ci\u003eLucky Peach, \u003c\/i\u003ehas been nominated for a total of eleven Spirited Awards and three IACP Awards. A native of Wisconsin, he lives in Brooklyn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725691555903,"sku":"9780399581212","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3b5f88d810968b2f3d4f380f962a1458.webp?v=1765107570","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-martini-cocktail-a-meditation-on-the-worlds-greatest-drink-with-recipes-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}