Twist: Your Guide to Creating Inspired Craft Cocktails - Paperback

by Jordan Hughes (Author)

An Exploration of Classic Cocktails and Their Modern Riffs

Learn how to make a great, well-balanced and properly executed cocktail with this stunning resource and recipe book from award-winning spirits writer Jordan Hughes. In over 75 killer recipes, you'll master classics like the Martini and Old Fashioned, discover what makes these builds so timeless and how to use their tried-and-true specs to create your own riffs, twists and deliciously modern craft cocktails.

Shake up a perfect Margarita then experiment with the spicy carrot and mezcal Power-Up Technique. Read into the "bastardized" evolution of a classic Daiquiri, then go crazy with a Guava Daiquiri, served over crushed ice with a hint of absinthe. Enjoy the bubbly French 75 and new Pisco and passion fruit Peruvian 75, or the spirit-forward Manhattan and its unique spin the Nocturnal Burn, made with cacao tequila and chili liqueur. There's something for every palate in these pages! And with tons of information on stocking your home bar, making your own syrups and practicing proper technique, you'll unlock a whole new world of mixology and hone your bartending skills.

Author Biography

Jordan Hughes is the creator of the blog High-Proof Preacher, awarded Best Drinks Instagram by Saveur magazine in 2019. He has been featured in Forbes, Liquor.com and others and has partnered with brands such as Hendrick's, Patrón and Grey Goose. Jordan lives in Portland, Oregon.