Reviewed by annieb123 on
Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book is a mixology reference with recipes curated from the TV series in association with the production company. Due out 22nd Sept 2020 from Quarto on their White Lion imprint, it's 112 pages and available in hardcover format.
This is a really solid bar book full of traditional and updated recipes. The recipes are arranged thematically, by main alcoholic ingredient - whiskey, gin, and other liquors. Worth noting, this book doesn't include information about bar equipment or accessories, but the photos are specific and clear enough that the reader won't have any trouble following them. The photography is beautifully rendered and adds a lot to the appeal of the book.
Each of the recipes includes an introductory description and yields, ingredients in metric measurements (ml) with American standard (oz) in parentheses, and step by step instructions. Variations and alternatives are provided at the end of the recipes. These are -beautifully- made cocktails and the blending ingredients are exotic, colorful, and may be moderately difficult and expensive to source (cherry heerling liquer, peach brandy, Noilly prat, Peychaud's bitters, and others with which I was even less familiar).
Many of the ingredients should be available at any well stocked grocery/liquor store although some might need to be sourced at specialists.
Cocktails are such a civilized interlude and this book includes a solid cross section of 40 (new and variations on old) to build mixology skills and impress one's friends at the next gathering.
Five stars. Fans won't want to miss this.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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