{"product_id":"the-united-states-of-cocktails-recipes-tales-and-traditions-from-all-50-states-and-the-district-of-columbia-hardcover","title":"The United States of Cocktails: Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Bartels\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrad Thomas Parsons\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab a glass and take a liquid road trip through the spirit of America.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter traveling around this great nation and sampling many of the drinks on offer, cocktail authority Brian Bartels serves up a book that's equal parts recipe collection, travelogue, historical miscellany, bartender's manual, and guide to bar culture today--with bar and drink recommendations that are sure to come in handy whether you're crossing state lines or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelving into the colorful stories behind the creation of drinks we love, this book includes more than 100 recipes alongside spirited analysis of each state's unique contributions to cocktail culture. Filled with colorful illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe United States of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e is an opinionated and distinctively designed love letter to the spirits, bars, and people who have created and consumed the iconic drinks that inspire us and satisfy our thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a recipe book; it's a cultural deep dive. You'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100+ Authentic Recipes: \u003c\/b\u003e Master the classics and discover regional gems you won't find in standard bar manuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep-Rooted History: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore how local flora, immigration patterns, and quirky state laws birthed iconic drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsider Access: \u003c\/b\u003e Tales from legendary bartenders and dives that have kept the neon lights burning for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocal Lore: \u003c\/b\u003e Why does Wisconsin love Brandy Old Fashioneds? What makes the Sazerac the soul of New Orleans?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a professional mixologist or a home enthusiast looking for the perfect conversation starter, \u003ci\u003eThe United States of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to the traditions and tastes that make the American bar a true melting pot. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003cb\u003eBrad Thomas Parsons, \u003c\/b\u003e award-winning American author, writer, and speaker specializing in spirits and cocktail culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Bartels\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bloody Mary Book\u003c\/i\u003e, published in March 2017 with Ten Speed Press. His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eTown and Country\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGarden and Gun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiction Writers Review\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eMissouri Review \u003c\/i\u003e(Interview with Sam Shepard), and China Grove Press. When not writing, he spends most of his time operating Settle Down Tavern in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17 x 9.85 x 5.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43620685086926,"sku":"9781419742873","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3303\/0094\/files\/5LV35ltAiH9781419742873.webp?v=1784709567","url":"https:\/\/shopquinntessa.com\/products\/the-united-states-of-cocktails-recipes-tales-and-traditions-from-all-50-states-and-the-district-of-columbia-hardcover","provider":"Shop Quinn Tessa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}