The Architecture of the Cocktail

1451411_10200925844007741_1625109235_nHave a dinner party coming up? Holiday party? Special dinner that needs some fabulous true and amazing cocktails? Well you’ve found your go to book right here. The Architecture of the Cocktail – Constructing the Perfect Cocktail from the Bottom Up by Amy Zavatto is a one of a kind must have for anyone who enjoys to entertain and or just wants to impress a guest with a perfect drink.

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The book starts off with a list of specifications, or the index for all the symbols used throughout the book. This is what makes up the picture of each drink. It also shows you the mixing symbols, whether to shake or stir so be sure to read the beginning of the book before you begin.

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Moving onto the drinks it’self there are 75 drinks in the book and each comes with directions, notes on how to assemble and even tips to avoid any mishaps say using a vegetable peeler to slice the skin of an orange and avoid the bitter part. Good tips, easy to follow directions, you really can’t make any mistakes in here. Along with each drink there are some little history tidbits, or a story behind the drink, it’s a nice addition.
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Who doesn’t enjoy having a drink every now and then?  I am not a big drinker, but I do enjoy having a drink with friends here and there, as well as at celebrations. I am so happy to have found Old World Gourmet. They have a wide variety of drinks and some gourmet snacks as well.

About Old World Gourmet:

Old World Gourmet began as the dream of Deanna Sullivan in 2001. She wanted a mid life career change and a better work life balance, so she decided to find something of her own. She began with the original wine ice frozen wine mix and built Old World Gourmet to where it is today. They now have over 50 products that span from frozen wine, liquor, cake, and cracker mixes.

All of their products are hand assembled in the USA and the company is women owned and operated.

You can find their products in retailers in all 50 states, as well as online.

You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter to make sure you stay up to date on their products.

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