The 12 Cocktails Everyone Needs to Know
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on this book, co-authored by renowned mixologist (and recent Rum University graduate) Armando Rosario. I had previously read some comments about it online and wanted to confirm what all the buzz was about. At first, the notion of this being “yet another” basic cocktail book may turn potential readers away, but they would be making a big mistake by underestimating it.
The book, surely enough, showcases 12 cocktail recipes, in a clear and concise fashion or, as the authors would say, in a “let’s cut down to the chase” manner. What really sets the book apart, however, is the signature Cocktail Composition Chart included mid-book. This chart employs clever visual representations of ingredients and preparation methods, to describe the composition (or “chemistry”) of these cocktails.
Each cocktail was carefully selected because it represents a different “family” or composition group, and those who closely study the recipes, along with the Composition Chart, will see how new recipes can be easily derived from the starting dozen.
The foreword is penned by acclaimed chef and restaurateur, Mr. Emeril Lagasse, further validation of the book’s worth in today’s market.
While not quite pocket-sized, the book’s format makes it easy to pick up and read, cover to cover, in one seating.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in mixology and its under lying link to chemistry and science. Aumma Group, ISBN 978-0-9892076-1-4.
Cheers!
Margaret Ayala, Publisher