Dimensions
131 x 200 x 35mm
***Updated*** Gin and tonic, the drink of the eighties, is more fashionable than ever before. Bars, clubs, gin menus in restaurants - gin is everywhere. This beautifully compiled book is an essential guide for gin lovers in search of their own original take on this wonderfully complex drink. Richly illustrated, it covers the history of gin, the gin families with their distinct characteristics and distilled flavours, and the exciting, more recent developments in the marketing, the bottling and packaging of gin which is increasingly quirky, artistic and original. There is an overview of some of the smartest places to drink and discover a world of gin; hip and very cool. Beyond 'ice and a slice', how do you put together the perfect gin and tonic, from the amazing array of new infusions? What are the flavours and textures in food that best accompany this very particular drink? With food pairing ideas and recipes to create at home... find your favourite glass, crack the ice and indulge! The perfect accompaniment to the booming "ginterest," this new edition includes a section on food pairing (with new recipes!) with gin, and an overview of the most famous gin bars across the globe. AUTHOR: Frederic Du Bois is the owner of Miraflor , market leader in the distribution of gin. He advises the big gastronomy chefs and supplies their restaurants. Isabel Boons is a freelance foodwriter and passionate gin lover. SELLING POINTS: ? Updated edition containing information on 400 gins and 90 tonics, described in detail ? Including a list of the best gin bars worldwide and new and original recipes in combination with gin and tonic ? A unique encyclopaedia; the first edition sold over 20,000 copies 250 colour and 120 b/w illustrations
