Twist: Your Guide to Creating Inspired Craft Cocktails

by Jordan Hughes

Overview

An Exploration of Classic Cocktails and Their Modern Riffs

Learn how to make a great, well-balanced and properly executed cocktail with this stunning resource and recipe book from award-winning spirits writer Jordan Hughes. In over 75 killer recipes, you’ll master classics like the Martini and Old Fashioned, discover what makes these builds so timeless and how to use their tried-and-true specs to create your own riffs, twists and deliciously modern craft cocktails.

Shake up a perfect Margarita then experiment with the spicy carrot and mezcal Power-Up Technique. Read into the “bastardized” evolution of a classic Daiquiri, then go crazy with a Guava Daiquiri, served over crushed ice with a hint of absinthe. Enjoy the bubbly French 75 and new Pisco and passion fruit Peruvian 75, or the spirit-forward Manhattan and its unique spin the Nocturnal Burn, made with cacao tequila and chili liqueur. There’s something for every palate in these pages! And with tons of information on stocking your home bar, making your own syrups and practicing proper technique, you’ll unlock a whole new world of mixology and hone your bartending skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645676508
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	12/20/2022
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	174 MB
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About the Author

Jordan Hughes is the creator of the blog High-Proof Preacher, awarded Best Drinks Instagram by Saveur magazine in 2019. He has been featured in Forbes, Liquor.com and others and has partnered with brands such as Hendrick’s, Patrón and Grey Goose. Jordan lives in Portland, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Classic Cocktails as Templates 7

Bar Basics: Getting Started 9

Essential Bar Tools 10

Essential Spirits & Ingredients 12

Important Techniques & Terms 17

Shaken Cocktails 19

Whiskey Sour 20

Amaretto Sour Jeffrey Morgenthaler 23

Modern Medicine 24

Daiquiri 27

Rum Club Daiquiri Kevin Ludwig 28

Guava Daiquiri 31

Sidecar 32

Banana Sidecar 35

Singani Crusta 36

Margarita 39

Spicy Mango Margarita 40

Power-Up Technique 43

Clover Club 44

Honey-Basil Gin Sour 47

Runway Magic 48

Spirit-Forward Cocktails 51

Old Fashioned 52

Spiced Apple Old Fashioned 55

Oaxacan Indigo 56

Heavy Weather 59

Sazerac 60

Spiced Cranberry Sazerac 63

Martini 64

Wafer Dreams 67

The Duchess Lydia McLuen 68

Manhattan 71

Nocturnal Burn 72

Blonde by Mature 75

Negroni 76

Boulevardier 79

Tequila Negroni Blanc 80

Try Not to Blush 83

Effervescent Cocktails 85

Highball 86

Empress Highball 89

Aperol Spritz 90

Solstice Spritz 93

Watermelon Sugar Rush 94

French 75 97

Peruvian 75 98

Baltic Midnight 101

Americano 102

Palomar Americano Ricky Gomez 105

Gold Finger 106

Ramos Gin Fizz 109

Pie Hole Fizz Jessica Braasch 110

Simple Builds 113

Mint Julep 114

Soul Graft 117

Gin & Tonic 118

Elderflower Tonic 121

Mojito 122

Meet Me in Belize 125

Dark & Stormy 126

High Functioning 129

Warm & Spirited Cocktails 131

Hot Toddy 132

Scotch & Wine Toddy 135

Irish Coffee 136

Café Français 139

Tropical Cocktails 141

Mai Tai 142

Pineapple Train Wreck Ryan Magarian 145

Jungle Bird 146

High Regard 149

Piña Colada 150

Viking Colada Danguole Lekaviciute 153

Zombie 154

Classy Zombie 157

Syrups & Infusions 159

Syrups 159

Simple Syrup 160

Demerara Syrup 160

Honey or Agave Simple Syrup 161

Spiced Simple Syrup 161

Jalapeno Agave Syrup 162

Raspberry Syrup Julie Reiner 162

Spicy Ginger Syrup 163

Vanilla Bean Syrup 163

Red Wine Syrup 164

Fresh Watermelon Syrup 164

Pineapple Demerara Syrup 165

Grapefruit Oleo-Saccharum 165

Grenadine 166

Orgeat 166

Recommended Syrup Brands 167

Infusions 168

Hibiscus-Infused Gin 168

Butterfly Pea Blossom-Infused Mezcal 169

Cacao Nib-Infused Tequila Añejo 169

Brown Butter-Washed Vodka 170

Acknowledgments 171

About the Author 172

Index 173

Editorial Reviews

Jordan is one of the most brilliant and innovative artists in the cocktail world. He is an exceptional mentor for your cocktail creation journey.”
— Tara Fougner, founder of Thirsty Media

“Twist is a gorgeous and indispensable guide. If you need motivation, savvy and the confidence to get off your couch to make a proper cocktail, this is your ticket.”
— Hanna Lee, president and founder of Hanna Lee Communications & Michael Anstendig, co-author of The Japanese Art of the Cocktail

“Jordan’s cocktail photography is an experience of the senses. His passion and skill are culpable and he shares it with the world in this beautiful book.”
— Bad Birdy, bartender and owner of KUDOOWL

“Jordan’s makes the world of home cocktail preparation feel inviting, while also inspiring you to venture outside your comfort zones and try new things.”
— Joanie Simon, author of Picture Perfect Food and creator of The Bite Shot

“Twist reflects Jordan’s experiences visiting the best distilleries and bars in the world through his photography and cocktail recipes. It is a great book to develop a better understanding of balancing and beatifying cocktails at home or in your bar.”
— Lauren Paylor, bartender and consultant

“Whether you’re looking for a cocktail book with stunning visuals for the coffee table, or drink recipes that will elevate your home entertaining, Twist needs to be in your collection.”
— Elliott Clark, founder of Apartment Bartender

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