For anyone looking to expand their gin repertoire beyond the classic 'ice and slice' gin and tonic, this is the book for you. Professional drinker Andy Clarke has spent years personally testing the world's best booze, and in The House of Gin reveals all his industry secrets. Learn how to set up your home bar and discover the best gin (and mixers) for your budget, throw around words like 'botanical' and 'herbaceous' to impress your friends, and master the art of fancy garnishes. From quick mixes to batch drinks for parties, classic cocktails and Andy's own personal concoctions, there a tipple for every palate. Mix the perfect Negroni or Gin Martini to signal the start of the weekend; cool down in summer with the perfect Long Island Iced Tea; or, whet your whistle with Andy's very own Moira Rose, inspired by everyone favorite wig-wearing Schitt's Creek matriarch. Whether it's a Friday night in front of the TV, a weekend BBQ with a crowd or a classy cocktail to call in the New Year, The House of Gin will unleash the inner cocktail legend you always knew you were.
For anyone looking to expand their gin repertoire beyond the classic 'ice and slice' gin and tonic, this is the book for you. Professional drinker Andy Clarke has spent years personally testing the world's best booze, and in The House of Gin reveals all his industry secrets. Learn how to set up your home bar and discover the best gin (and mixers) for your budget, throw around words like 'botanical' and 'herbaceous' to impress your friends, and master the art of fancy garnishes. From quick mixes to batch drinks for parties, classic cocktails and Andy's own personal concoctions, there a tipple for every palate. Mix the perfect Negroni or Gin Martini to signal the start of the weekend; cool down in summer with the perfect Long Island Iced Tea; or, whet your whistle with Andy's very own Moira Rose, inspired by everyone favorite wig-wearing Schitt's Creek matriarch. Whether it's a Friday night in front of the TV, a weekend BBQ with a crowd or a classy cocktail to call in the New Year, The House of Gin will unleash the inner cocktail legend you always knew you were.
