{"product_id":"magic-in-a-shaker-marvin-allen-9781455619894","title":"Magic in a Shaker: A Year of Spirited Libations","description":"\u003cp\u003eA must-read for anyone from beginner to practiced bartender. Marvin has made a serious study over the decades of what makes taste buds sit up and take notice.\u003cbr\u003e-Joe Fee, Fee Brothers Bitters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat bartenders in America are appreciated. In New Orleans, they are revered, and no one is more so than the Carousel's Marvin Allen. His deft touch in creating a historically proper and balanced cocktail is a joy to behold and to taste. This volume is a reflection of his love for his craft and his city. Party on! Where are the go-cups?\u003cbr\u003e-Tim McNally, host of The Wine Show, wine and spirits editor of New Orleans Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwizzle your way from January to December with this indispensable introduction to the world of cocktails. Each month, experiment with a new spirit as you create fresh, well-balanced drinks. Included are the basics of equipment, ingredients, and techniques, as well as snippets of lore and suggestions for exploring new recipes and variations. Veteran crafters and budding enthusiasts alike will delight in these concoctions, which range from classics like the Sidecar and the Ultimate Classic Gin Martini to daring twists like Satan's Whiskers or the absinthe-based Monkey Gland. Discover tastes old and new in this clear, conversational guide to mixing your own magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvin Allen,Ann Benoit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1455619892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781455619894\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pelican Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.90d","brand":"Marvin Allen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48587762565375,"sku":"9781455619894","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/magic-in-a-shaker-marvin-allen-9781455619894","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}