Craft Cocktails - Brian Van Flandern

The long awaited companion book to Assouline’s award-winning Vintage Cocktails, Craft Cocktails explores the new golden age of the cocktail as culinary art form. World-renowned mixologist Brian Van Flandern shares some of his famous recipes conceived while working as the head mixologist for Michelin three-star chef Thomas Keller at Per Se in New York. Additionally, Van Flandern has collected recipes from some of the best craft cocktail lounges in the city. From garnishes and glassware to temperature and balance, Van Flandern provides informative tips for consistently making beautiful and delectable cocktails at home. With easy-to-follow recipes, tricks of the trade, and gorgeous photography, this book is a must-have for every swank host and aspiring mixologist.
Michelin three-star mixologist Brian Van Flandern is world renowned for innovative cocktails using fresh and exotic ingredients. In addition to the Carlyle hotel, he has created cocktails for famed chefs Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, and Michel Richard. His original recipes can be found in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, Amsterdam, Singapore, and dozens of other major cities all around the world.