The best cocktail books to have for your next party

If you are looking for some great cocktails to mix up at your next party, then look no further than these books curated by the Nowily review team.

“Batched & Bottled: Cocktails to Make Ahead” by Max and Noel Venning

The brothers behind Three Sheets bar in London are to thank for this guide to the perfect home party – one where you don’t spend all your time shaking while others are having fun. With 50 recipes that can be pre-made, served straight or left to age, it provides plenty of inspiration for anyone interested in the craft.

“The Modern Cocktail: Innovation + Flavour” by Matt Whiley

Written by the bartender behind Scout in London, this guide to cocktail making at home is divided by spirit, with more than 60 recipes taking in everything from gin to bourbon. Including advice about glassware and equipment, it’s a perfect manual for anyone trying to make cocktails from scratch.

“The Savoy Cocktail Book” by Harry Craddock

This seminal book was first printed in 1930, and it is still as relevant today as it was then. Drafted by arguably the world’s most legendary bartender Harry Craddock – he who operated the bar at The Savoy in London for 20 years – features the recipes and stories behind the drinks that now populate the ‘classics’ list at nearly every bar in the world.

“The Complete Home Bartender’s Guide: Tools, Ingredients, Techniques and Recipes for the Perfect Drink” by Salvatore Calabrese

The best-selling cocktail book of all time by ‘The Maestro’ Salvatore Calabrese – the man behind London’s The Donovan Bar – has over 780 recipes for home mixology. It is written in an easy-to-understand manner with full explanations of the kit required to produce each well-structured and perfectly composed drink.

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The best cookbooks to have now

If you are looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend, look no further than these books curated by the Nowily review team.

“Bread is Gold” by Massimo Bottura

Penned by one of the world’s leading authorities on Italian food – chef Massimo Bottura of Best of the Best Hall of Famer Osteria Francescana in Italy – this book will help you create great meals no matter what’s in your pantry. Bottura’s idea is that extraordinary meals can be crafted even from ingredients that are often considered waste, and with over 150 recipes, you’ll be sure to find something for you.

“The Noma Guide to Fermentation” by René Redzepi and David Zilber

Anyone lucky enough to have dined at Noma – No.2 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 – knows that chef René Redzepi is passionate about fermentation. With the 100 recipes in this guide, you will soon become a master of this technique that is healthy and perfect for transforming the perishable ingredients in your home into durable new components.

“Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes for the Home Cook” by Enrique Olvera

Enrique Olvera’s first home-cooking book is a collection of the 100 recipes closest to the chef’s heart – authentic, sumptuous Mexican dishes that you will soon want to make every night of the week. The chef behind Pujol in Mexico City even included step-by-step photographs, making this an excellent choice for beginners and expert cooks alike.

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Improve Your Cooking Skills With These Cookbooks

Cooking is fun when you know different types of recipes. eBooks teaches readers how they can become great cooks. Here are some of the best cook eBooks that you will find when you visit Nowily.

The Food of Oaxaca – Alejandro Ruiz

This cookbook reveals the secret of cooking Oaxacan food. Ruiz mentions that Oaxacan food can be cooked in three ways: The classics, the modern-day cuisine, and the coastal fare. ‘’The Food of Oaxaca is recommended by chef-owner Enrique Olvera, who has been featured in many food TV shows.

East – Meera Sodha

Originally published August 8, 2019, this edition was adapted for the US market. Finding the perfect recipe for tasty vegan food is not an easy task. This incredible cook eBook inspires and provides you with cooking solutions. It is filled with delicious and easy-to-cook dishes inspired by Asian countries, including Japan, India, Thailand, and Vietnam. The recipe collection in this eBook will change your perspective on Asian food. You’ll find the roasted paneer aloo gobi and the caramelized onion and chili rame.

Simply Julia – Julia Turshen

Turshen, NY Times bestselling cookbook author, has returned with her collection of recipes that feature a healthier take on simple and satisfying food. The eBook provides readers with the recipe for making excellent and easy comfort-healthy food. Julia emphasizes how important it is for people to eat healthy food.

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