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From the authors of the bestselling and genre-defining cocktail book Death & Co, Cocktail Codex is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors’ unique “root cocktails” approach to give drink-makers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic and original cocktails.

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® FOR BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“There are only six cocktails.” So say Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, the visionaries behind the seminal craft cocktail bar Death & Co. In Cocktail Codex, these experts reveal for the first time their surprisingly simple approach to mastering cocktails: the “root recipes,” six easily identifiable (and memorizable!) templates that encompass all cocktails: the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip. Once you understand the hows and whys of each “family,” you'll understand why some cocktails work and others don't, when to shake and when to stir, what you can omit and what you can substitute when you're missing ingredients, why you like the drinks you do, and what sorts of drinks you should turn to—or invent—if you want to try something new.

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“Learn the template, and any cocktail you can think of is within reach.”—Food & Wine

“Too bad all college textbooks weren’t this much fun.”—Garden & Gun

“A must for amateur and pro mixologists alike.”—Chicago Tribune

“If Dora the Explorer turned twenty-one, split herself into three people, and decided to write the Magna Carta of booze books, this would be the result. And, unlike every other book you’ll read this year, Cocktail Codex is packed with actual knowledge you can use in the real world. Please, please, can Cinema Codex be next?”—Steven Soderbergh, filmmaker

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Sherry Cobbler

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Replace the high-proof whiskey in an Old-Fashioned with a larger quantity of low-proof amontillado sherry, and swap muddled orange slices for the bitters, you have a Cobbler. Amontillado sherry is a fortified wine that gives the cocktail both body and acidity, making it a strong backbone for the drink. When muddled, the orange wheels add not only a touch of sweetness from the flesh, but also some seasoning from the bitter pith and the vibrant oils in the skin. This complexity is nicely counterbalanced by the levity and bright aroma of the fresh mint garnish.

When it comes to the garnish, don’t limit yourself to the orange wedge and mint called for here; an array of seasonal fruits is traditional, so play around with whatever fruits or herbs you have on hand. It’s become an inside joke among our bartender friends to make the most ludicrous, over garnished cobbler any time one of us requests one.

Recipe

In a Collins glass, muddle the orange slice and syrup. Add the sherry and stir briefly. Top with crushed ice and stir a few times to chill the cocktail. Top with more crushed ice, packing the glass fully. Garnish with the orange wedge and mint bouquet and serve with a straw.

Ingredients

3 orange slices
1 teaspoon Cane Sugar Syrup
3½ ounces amontillado sherry
Garnish: 1 orange half wheel and 1 mint bouquet

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“Learn the template, and any cocktail you can think of is within reach.”—Food & Wine

“Too bad all college textbooks weren’t this much fun.”—Garden & Gun

“A must for amateur and pro mixologists alike.”—Chicago Tribune (Ten Best Cookbooks of the Year)

“If Dora the Explorer turned twenty-one, split herself into three people, and decided to write the Magna Carta of booze books, this would be the result. And, unlike every other book you’ll read this year, Cocktail Codex is packed with actual knowledge you can use in the real world. Please, please, can Cinema Codex be next?”—Steven Soderbergh, filmmaker

“Alex, Dave, Nick, and Devon do an incredible job at teaching us the basic building blocks of modern cocktails. Their unique insight gives us the tools to master the classics and create new recipes. This book is a must for all young bartenders and veterans alike.”—Leo Robitschek, Bar Director, The Nomad

“Cocktail Codex gives the drink enthusiast a comprehensive, fun, and complete look into the fundamentals of cocktails and the illustrations, stories, and background information give the reader a look into the world of professional drink making at its best. I strongly recommend picking this book up and flipping through the pages with your favorite cocktail in hand.”—Grant Achatz, Chef/Co-Owner Alinea, Next, the Aviary, the Office

About the Author

Alex Day and David Kaplan are the co-owners of the Los Angeles-based Proprietors LLC, a fullservice hospitality company (Death & Co, Nitecap, Walker Inn, Honeycut, the Normandie Club, and more). Nick Fauchald is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and publisher of print and digital products.

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INTRODUCTION

This book isn’t a study in cocktail history; that work is best left in far more capable hands (looking at you, David Wondrich, Gary Regan, and others). Nor is it a scientific study of cocktails (thanks, Dave Arnold!). Our six root cocktails are less a historical lineage than an approach to understanding the fundamentals. By studying each of these six drinks, you will learn the mechanics of a particular family of cocktails as well as important lessons in technique and ingredients that will elevate your overall cocktail game. We’ve spent much of the last fifteen years not only studying cocktails but also teaching them to countless other bartenders. In that time, we’ve found that this strategy—teaching these six drinks, studying their DNA, and explaining how they’re connected with other drinks—is a proven method that demystifies the overwhelming diversity of cocktails.

This is where the written recipe enters the real world, where the abstract becomes real, and where the exactitude of technique can make the difference between a good cocktail and a great one. All great artists—from painters and poets to cellists and chefs—begin by studying the classics in their chosen field, and then they emulate and practice those classics until they’ve developed their own signature style and can create original works. We take a similar approach, examining each root cocktail, studying how others have made variations on each recipe—by substituting one ingredient for another or adding a touch of something new and flavorful—and considering what each new variation accomplishes.

Throughout the book we use a handful of terms that help explain the function of an ingredient (or collection of ingredients) in every cocktail. Together, three areas of focus—core, balance, and seasoning—help illuminate the inner workings of cocktails. We define the core as the primary flavor component of a drink. The core can be one ingredient or many. In the case of the Old-Fashioned, this is whiskey, while in the Martini, the core is comprised of both gin and vermouth. While the core is the heart of any cocktail, every cocktail is balanced by ingredients that enhance the drinkability of the core by adding sweetness, acidity, or both. Finally, we season our cocktails with ingredients that complement or contrast the core, adding intrigue and dimension. These three components (core, balance, and seasoning) are fundamental to understanding how cocktails work—and once you do, creating new cocktails is fantastically easy.

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Should you be here for recipes alone, flip toward the back half of each chapter, where we offer variations on each root recipe, as well as recipes for members of that cocktail’s extended family. If fancy gear and advanced techniques are your game, each chapter concludes with a section on next-level techniques that can help you reimagine familiar ingredients and create new ones, delving into topics such as sous vide infusions and syrups, clarified juices, alternative acids, carbonated cocktails, and more.

You can read this book from cover to cover or just cherry-pick at your leisure. And while we’ll be thrilled if you discover a handful of recipes that become new favorites, we hope you’ll dig deeper than that. If you take the time to master these six classic cocktails—the Old-Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, Sidecar, Whisky Highball, and Flip—you can master them all.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press (October 30, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 160774970X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1607749707
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1.14 x 10.2 inches

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Alex Day is an LA-based bar owner and writer. In partnership with David Kaplan, he co-owns Death & Co & Nitecap in New York, and Honeycut, The Normandie Club, and The Walker Inn in Los Angeles, as well as the hospitality consulting company, Proprietors LLC
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Nick Fauchald is a Twin Cities-based writer, editor and publisher. He's worked as an editor at Food & Wine, Wine Spectator and Every Day with Rachael Ray magazines, and was the editor in chief of TastingTable.com from its launch 2008 until 2011. He's also the publisher of Short Stack Editions, a series of small-format cookbooks about inspiring ingredients, which launched in 2013, and the founding publisher of Dovetail Press, a publishing company that pairs impactful books with original products. He's the author of several books about cooking and cocktails, including Cocktail Codex, which was named the 2019 "Book of the Year" by the James Beard Foundation.
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"Cocktail Codex" is nothing short of a masterpiece for cocktail enthusiasts, whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a curious beginner. It's the holy grail of cocktail recipe books, and I can't recommend it enough.

This book goes beyond the typical collection of recipes; it delves into the fundamental principles of mixology, breaking down cocktails into their basic structures and formulas. It's like having a cocktail chemistry lesson and a bartender's guide all in one.

What I love most about "Cocktail Codex" is its educational approach. It teaches you not just how to make a specific cocktail, but why it works and how you can apply that knowledge to create your own concoctions. The clear explanations and beautiful illustrations make learning a joy.

Whether you're looking to perfect classic cocktails or invent your own signature drinks, this book provides the essential knowledge to do so. It's a resource that will elevate your home bartending game to a professional level.

In short, "Cocktail Codex" is a treasure trove of cocktail wisdom, beautifully presented, and a true game-changer for anyone passionate about mixing drinks. It's a solid 5/5 stars from me, and I'll be returning to its pages time and time again for inspiration and guidance. Cheers! 🍸📚🥂

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This is a nice hardcover coffee book that contains cocktail recipes and info about what you can add to change up a cocktail. I bought this book to learn more about alcohol and cocktails and was very pleased.

Another book that is also known as a great cocktail coffee table book is “Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails” (2014, cost is $28 for hardcover). Death & Company is a famous cocktail institution that debuted in Manhattan’s East Village in 2007. The book contains 500 recipes and info about the theory and philosophy for how to make glorious drinks and information about the tools and ingredients needed for a great bar.

I wanted to increase my memorized knowledge of cocktails so I bought the “Cocktail Cards: 100 Cocktail Recipes to Master Cocktails in Bartender Flashcard Form with Step by Step Cocktail Instructions and Video Instructions” ($34). The flash cards are thick, informative, and features interesting illustrations. I feel that they are the most visually appealing flash cards available for the cocktail subject area.

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Fun if you want to take your hobby to the next level!

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There's a lot of detailed recipes for cocktails and syrups. Teaches you about techniques as well.

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Great gift for dad

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My dad and I are getting into mixed drinks when we hang out and this made a great gift for his birthday. We've used a couple of the recipes already and they've turned out great! Also, the book looks great on display next to the mini bar.

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I've read this book cover to cover and have bought multiple copies for myself or people I know. I can't recommend it highly enough. The information is laid out and the connections made make perfect sense. It covers everything. from top-level understanding to minutiae. It can guide your handg your syrups and infusions. It teaches you why ice matters and the shaking, the glassware.

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Handsome book! If you know someone nerding out on making and learning more about mixed drinks, this is a great gift!!

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It dives into the science or what makes the cocktails great and comes with both the ideal ingredients and substitutions that can be easily found. Good read and a great addition to the bar decor as well.

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Enjoying Cocktails without Going Out

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My husband has been trying his hand at new cocktails using this book and so far we have enjoyed them. It is a nice change from your basic scotch on the rocks. We get to try fun drinks at a fraction of the cost of going out - which allows a little more room in the budget to buy more mixers for even more variety.

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Very good cocktail book

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This book shows how the different cocktails it talks about are related. I think that is very useful and that is the main information that helps remember recipes. It has all the recipes and pictures anyone would want. Very nice book! The only quibble I have is that the cover is so plain and unremarkable that is quite amazing! I can’t imagine why the publisher would cripple its own book with a cover like that. But anyway, the main part is the contents, and that is great!

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Contenido y presentación de calidad.

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Recibí el libro en buen tiempo, es una valiosa herramienta de aprendizaje y de calidad.

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Worth it

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Heavy book but so fill of amazing cocktail information.

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No padding badly packed, book worn and dented.

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