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The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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Duggan McDonnell & Lindsay Nader

Encanto Pisco Launches Second Annual Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice

By thirstyinla On January 8, 2013 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
The award-winning Campo de Encanto Pisco has launched its Second Annual Search for the Distiller's Apprentice. From March 16-24, 2013, the chosen bartenders will travel to Pisco, Peru and be fully immersed in the production of Encanto Pisco.
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Campo de Encanto Pisco Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice (Extended Deadline)

By thirstyinla On January 26, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
Duggan McDonnell, Co-Founder and Master Blender of Campo de Encanto Pisco, is launching the Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice to select a group of bartenders to join him in Peru this April.
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Mmm..Pisco...

A Few Sips of The Taste in Hollywood and Downtown LA

By thirstyinla On September 10, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
The Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine Magazine joined forces to present The Taste, a four-day culinary festival with nine events in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Downtown. All-inclusive tickets featured unlimited bites from dozens of restaurants; endless samples of beer, wine and spirits; as well as seminars and demos.
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Under the Spell of Campo de Encanto Pisco

By thirstyinla On January 31, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
From its origins in the vineyards of the Ica Valley to its recognition by CONAPISCO as the vanguard of the pisco category, Campo de Encanto is the pisco against which all others will be measured.
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Holidaze 2010: Naughty and Nice Milk Recipes by Duggan McDonnell

By thirstyinla On December 7, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Events
Now that the holidays are in full swing, the pressure is on for party hosts to keep the energy flowing during holiday gatherings and offer drinks that satisfy a broad range of palates. To ease some of that stress, the nonprofit California Milk Processor Board (CMPB, Got Milk? campaign), has partnered with San Francisco’s Duggan McDonnell [...]
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Best of the West: Left Coast Libations Release Party at The Varnish

By thirstyinla On October 13, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Books, Events
Ever since I received a preview copy of Left Coast Libations (LCL), I shamelessly posted recipes from the excellent book of 100 cocktails, created by 51 of the best bartenders on the West Coast. To celebrate the book’s release, LCL creators Ted Munat, Michael Lazar, and Scott Bodarky have spent the last few weeks hosting [...]
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    Cheers @kingcocktl on the release of “The New Cr Cheers @kingcocktl on the release of “The New Craft of the Cocktail,” now available from @clarksonpotter! In addition to 100 all-new cocktail recipes and 50 photos by @danielkrieger, this major update of Dale DeGroff’s seminal cocktail book includes numerous anecdotes from throughout his storied career - such as the sidebar about naming the beloved “Nick & Nora” glass. The Gibson recipe* is based on his “Nick & Nora” Martini: “After Prohibition, Nick and Nora Charles (of “The Thin Man” movies) and President Franklin Roosevelt helped put the Martini back on the map. America got wetter and the Martini got drier.” 🍸 1.5 oz Beefeater Gin (“or for Nick and Nora, it would have been Gordon’s or Gilbey’s”) .5 oz Noilly Prat Original Dry Vermouth Stir / strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass, natch Garnish with a cocktail onion *In another sidebar, Dale tells us why @mdrnmixologist always orders a Gibson. Hint: it’s related to the standard garnish tray 😬 #thirstyinla
    The calendar says that fall is almost here, but yo The calendar says that fall is almost here, but you can keep the “Endless Summer” going with the Angeleno Spritz from @venturaspirits! Inspired by the Aperol Spritz, this RTD cocktail with a SoCal vibe is a lighter, brighter take on the Italian classic. 🍊🍋🍾 @conspiritor.us says: “With the citrus burst of @amaroangeleno as its base, brightened up with soda water and a hint of grapefruit, this sparkling canned cocktail is an incredibly easy-drinking option for a sunny day outdoors.” 🌞 😎 🏖 The Angeleno Spritz is available in 6-packs (x 200ml / 7.5% ABV) via the Ventura Spirits website, and at select retail stores like @barkeepersilverlake and @hiloliquor. Cheers! #thirstyinla #angelenospritz #venturaspirits
    A Golden Negroni at Golden Hour 🌅 1:1:1 gin, bl A Golden Negroni at Golden Hour 🌅 1:1:1 gin, blanc vermouth, @amaroangeleno 🙏 @conspiritor.us for the @venturaspirits kit - next up, the Angeleno Spritz! #thirstyinla #negroniweek #imbibegram
    It’s Friday of #negroniweek and it’s #national It’s Friday of #negroniweek and it’s #nationalcheeseburgerday - there’s no better place to celebrate than @bigbaralcove! Today is last call for the N.A.B. special - @sipsmith Negroni + Big Bar 🍔 for $25. (🙏 @lucyellissips!) Also available is the Boo Radler - enjoy it on the Big Bar patio or at home with the “Boo for Two.” The to-go kit includes a keepsake @martini Bitter bottle with two servings of the Boo Radler base, a lime, and a can of @stieglusa Grapefruit Radler. Proceeds from both specials will benefit @blmlosangeles! 🙌 #thirstyinla #friyay 📸 Boo Radler by @eugeneshoots
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    Mi hermano en cócteles, Dave Stolte has launched Mi hermano en cócteles, Dave Stolte has launched the @kickstarter for the 3rd edition of his acclaimed “Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)”! I have the previous two editions, and this one is shaping up to be the best yet. If you have the resources, backing Dave’s campaign at any tier is a must for cocktail pros and home enthusiasts alike! 🍸📖 #thirstyinla #imbibegram #drinkpunch #cocktailbook #Repost @davestolte . . . The new third edition of my book “Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)” is now on Kickstarter. I’ve enlisted the know-how of award-winning bartender @jasondanielschiffer to help hone the content, and we’ve assembled over 200 recipes into four families: Slings & Sours, Grogs & Nogs. Click through the link in my bio for all the details, and to support the project. And if you’re interested in the topic, be sure to follow my other account @homebarbasics ❤️ . #homebarbasics #homebartender #homebar #homebarbasicsandnotsobasics #cocktails #drinks #recipes #cooking #entertainingathome #whiskey #rum #gin #tequila #mezcal #diy #bookstagram #booklover #kickstarter #kickstartercampaign
    Much love to all the volunteers from this LA Commu Much love to all the volunteers from this LA Community Organizer! 🙏 #thirstyinla #negroniweek #Repost @t.h.i.r.s.t.trust . . . TODAY IS THE DAY!! We’re excited to partner with over 100 volunteers for today’s #camparidayofservice to raise awareness on business interruption insurance. We know this insurance can mean the survival of our industry, and we don’t want to let bars get 86’d. To join our team and help #savehospitality, sign up via link in bio. #thirstgroup
    @kingcocktl dedicates “The New Craft of the Cock @kingcocktl dedicates “The New Craft of the Cocktail” to the late, great @gazregan, who “taught the cocktailian community to change the world for the better, one customer at a time.” 🙏 In addition to 100 all-new cocktail recipes, the major update of this seminal cocktail book includes Dale’s recommendations for ingredients throughout the 500 recipes - many of these products didn’t exist when “The Craft of the Cocktail” was first published in 2002. Case in point is the Negroni recipe - a mix of classic and modern: 1 oz each of @campariusa, @martini sweet vermouth, and @fordsgin. “The New Craft of the Cocktail” will be published by @clarksonpotter on Sept. 22. Happy #negroniweek everyone! #thirstyinla
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