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The New Old Bar: The Hearty Boys Classic Cocktails and Bar Snacks
The New Old Bar The Hearty Boys Classic Cocktails and Bar Snacks Author:Steve McDonagh The Hearty Boys Cocktail Book is a collection of almost 200 great classic cocktail recipes that takes the fear out of entertaining and demystifies the party-throwing experience. Much more than an assortment of vintage cocktails (plus 25 terrific small dishes to enjoy while you drink them), The New Old Bar is a how-to manual on bringing mid-centu... more »ry cocktail culture to your home bar.
Author Steve McDonagh is one half of the Chicago restaurant and catering duo known as The Hearty Boys, who were the winners of the very first series of The Next Food Network Star. The Hearty Boys have catered events for President Barack Obama, and they have fed notables from Oprah Winfrey to Hillary Clinton. They have created events as diverse as the Cubs acquisition party at Tom Ricketts's home to the historic Civil Union Bill signing event at Chicago's City Hall.
In his new book, McDonagh uses a light-hearted tone to tell readers about the proper tools needed for hosting successful cocktail parties, including vital information on bar setup, equipment needs, and proper shaking and blending techniques. Combining little-known vintage favorites with updated twists based on classic standards, The New Old Bar lists the basic cocktails that every host and hostess should have in their repertoire.
Each cocktail recipe is paired with a short, informational “cheat sheet? that gives readers just enough of the drink?s back-story to enable them to sound like well-marinated bar veteranss as they measure, mix, and muddle for their gues. Since no cocktail is complete without a salty, crunchy foil, the recipes for updated bar snacks features a versatile array of complementary, easy-to-enjoy finger-food favorites.
The Hearty Boys have charmed the country with their breezy, insouciant take on food and entertaining, and now Steve McDonagh brings the same warmth, humor, and easy expertise to the world of classic cocktails. Readers should lap it up.« less