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Visit Lebanon through a Za'atar Paloma; Cyprus via a Cypriot Brandy Sour; or the tiny Pacific island of Nauru through a Coffee Pineapple Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccompanied by illustrations of the cocktails and maps of each continent, this book is an exhaustively comprehensive, extensively researched, uniquely lively, and informative addition to any cocktail library—perfect for novice or seasoned mixologists and world history buffs alike. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300099699061,"sku":"9781454952404","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781454952404_66c741d8-51ed-4de3-9917-34627c1d29b9.jpg?v=1786020730"},{"product_id":"9781682687413","title":"Cheers to Today – 365 Cocktails Because Every Day Is a Holiday","description":"Your favourite holiday obviously requires a libation, but what about today? Now you can shake up your cocktail routine to celebrate every day of the year, from Africa Day (25 May) to World UFO Day (2 July). These recipes for timeless classics, twists on familiar favourites and creative concoctions commemorate historical events, international peoples, beloved foods, pop-culture icons, oddball occasions and more. They honour every day with names, flavours or histories that embrace the spirit of each celebration, including the mainstays. On New Year’s Day, sip a Gordon’s Breakfast as hair of the dog. Nod to American independence on the Fourth of July with an Ex-Pat. Bring in the Autumn season with Apple Cider Mojitos. 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Toast to the world’s oldest international sailing contest, the America’s Cup, with an equally prestigious tiki-fied treasure, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Salute the unique history of China’s Dragon Boat Festival with a spicy, endearing Dragon’s Breath made with baijiu, an ancient rice-based liquor that’s poised to explode in popularity outside of its native country. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The cocktails here include some of the best and oldest classics, modern takes on standbys like the Negroni and the Margarita, and regionally innovative concoctions from globally recognized bars and bartenders. \u003ci\u003eDrink One for the Team\u003c\/i\u003e offers plenty of fresh, exciting, and out-of-the ballpark flavors for even the most seasoned armchair quarterback-slash-mixologist to try. 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Whether you’re hosting \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e soiree of the summer or settling in for an evening of easy listening, this is your ticket to beachy drinks, watercolor sunsets, and that breezy West Coast sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart cocktail book and part soundtrack, \u003ci\u003eYacht Rock Cocktails \u003c\/i\u003epairs fifty iconic yacht rock hits with delicious drinks so transportive, they might just trick you into thinking you’re on a boat with Kenny Logins or Steely Dan. 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