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Zusatztext Praise for Women's Libation! “Finally! a celebration of strong women and strong cocktails! How rare is the book that will educate you on authors! artists! philosophers! revolutionaries! and make you a better host? Lovingly hand-drawn and deliciously punny! Merrily Grashin's collection of enhanced classic cocktails and original artwork is a tribute to women—like Grashin herself—who inspire us to break all the rules.”—Stephanie Danler! New York Times bestselling author of Sweetbitter Informationen zum Autor Merrily Grashin Klappentext "Finally, a celebration of strong women and strong cocktails! Lovingly hand-drawn and deliciously punny, Merrily Grashin's collection of enhanced classic cocktails and original artwork is a tribute to women-like Grashin herself-who inspire us to break all the rules."-Stephanie Danler, New York Times bestselling author of Sweetbitter The perfect mix of punny humor, feminist verve, and practical instruction, Women's Libation! is a cocktail guide for the lady who likes to shake things up (and not just her martinis). In it, Brooklyn-based illustrator and long-time bartender Merrily Grashin toasts the feminist heroes who've come before us and the social movements that have helped shape us, honoring each with a delicious, imaginative cocktail. Beautifully appointed in a paper-over-board package with two-color interiors, each spread features an original illustration for every boozy beverage and a brief reflection on the historical figure, event, or movement in women's history on which the drink is based. With new twists on classic cocktails as well as inventive new libations, Grashin's recipes will educate you as you imbibe, including such gems as: • Joan of Arc & Stormy • Vermouth Bader Ginsberg • Emma Gold-Manhattan • Rosé the Riveter • Simone de Boulevardier • Margaret Sanger-ia Featuring 75 recipes that even the novice bartender can make at home, Women's Libation! is the perfect host gift to share at a party or to give to a feminist friend in need of some cheer. Leseprobe The Essentials Tools of the Trade We'll get to the booze soon enough, but before anything else, a bartender needs to be outfitted with the right tools. Though we've all needed to get creative from time to time and been forced to mix up tipples with a butter knife in a pinch, being equipped with the right barware can go a long way toward creating consistent cocktails and improving the quality of your game. Here's an introductory set of suggestions to get you started. Jigger (measuring cup for drinks): Most jiggers have two sides to measure different increments. While they come in many sizes, a good place to start is with one jigger that has a 1-ounce small cup and a 2-ounce large cup, and another that has a -ounce small cup and a 1-ounce large cup. Mixing glass: A classic pint glass usually works just fine, but you can also find a hardy mixing glass designed for this sole purpose. Shaker: A Boston shaker is best-the important part is the metal tin. These can have two metal parts, or the large half can be paired with a mixing glass, which is easily replaceable. Strainers: A Hawthorne strainer is preferred-it has a flat top affixed to a coiled spring. These are commonly used for straining shaken drinks. "Julep strainers" are round, spoon-shaped strainers with no coil and are generally used for stirred drinks. If you're only going to opt for one for your home bar, however, go with the Hawthorne. Bar spoon: These are long, slender spoons that help stir drinks without aerating the liquids too much. Muddler: A dense wooden or metal tool used to crush or mix solid ingredients. Peeler: A good peeler is a bartender's best fri...
