Details : Condition: Brand New Format: Hardcover ISBN: 9781849757010 Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small Overview The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace is a beautifully illustrated hardback journey through the world of gin, from bestselling mixologist Tristan Stephenson. Charting gin's evolution from a medieval herbal remedy to today's booming craft-distilling renaissance, this coffee-table-worthy volume blends history, science and hands-on mixology. Packed with distillery visits, botanical breakdowns and a dozen show-stopping cocktail recipes, it's the perfect gift for gin lovers, home bartenders and anyone fascinated by the story behind Britain's most fashionable spirit. About the Book Following on from his hugely successful The Curious Bartender and The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies , Tristan Stephenson turns his attention to gin in this richly detailed hardback. The book traces gin's extraordinary journey, beginning with its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine 'genever', through its commercialisation and the notorious Gin Craze of mid-18th-century London, right up to its now-legendary pairing with tonic water. Readers travel with Stephenson to the cutting edge of the modern gin boom, exploring the hundreds of distilleries and micro-distilleries that have sprung up worldwide, each producing distinctive craft spirits infused with inventive botanical blends. Along the way, the science of flavour and the alchemy of the distillation process are explained in accessible, engaging detail, alongside profiles of some of the most exciting distilleries and gins on the planet. The book closes with a dozen spectacular cocktail recipes for readers to try at home, including a Purl, a Rickey and a Fruit Cup, allowing Stephenson's mixology expertise to be put straight into practice. Lavishly photographed throughout, this is as much a browsable coffee-table centrepiece as it is a working reference for the home bar, making it a rewarding read whether dipped into casually or studied cover to cover by serious gin enthusiasts. Traces the complete history of gin from medieval medicine to modern craft spirit Explores the science of botanicals, distillation and flavour Profiles leading distilleries and gins from around the world Includes a dozen original cocktail recipes to make at home Beautifully photographed hardback, perfect as a gift or coffee-table book Written by a bestselling, award-winning mixologist and drinks author About the Author Tristan Stephenson is an award-winning bartender, barista and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series. He set up the bar at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant in Cornwall, was named UK Bartender of the Year in 2012, and co-founded the drinks consultancy Fluid Movement. He went on to open acclaimed London bars The Worship Street Whistling Shop and Purl, and has visited hundreds of distilleries worldwide researching his books. He lives in Cornwall, UK. Why You'll Love This Book A gorgeous, gift-worthy hardback that combines gin history, science and cocktail-making in one entertaining package. Ideal for gin enthusiasts, home bartenders and anyone who loves a well-told drinks story with recipes to match. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; supplied edition is the UK ISBN hardback as shown.