Behind the Bar: Gin - by Alia Akkam (Hardcover)

About the Book

From renowned bars to new ones that you perhaps have never encountered before, 'Behind the Bar: Gin' provides a snapshot into myriad bars worldwide. With over 50 recipes, learn how bartenders are experimenting with gin and letting it stand out in their bar programmes. 'Behind the Bar: Gin' transports you to bars around the world, to give you a taste of their culture and their recipes through the lens of gin. You can try your hand at The Hope from The Gin Bar, Cape Town; Poppy Collins from Dear Irving, new York; or the Sherry Kicker Martini from Gin Palace, Melbourne. Plus, there are features that explore topics such as Amsterdam's love for genever cocktails, Tasmania's rich gin culture and fabled London bartender Salvatore Calabrese. No matter the time of the day, 'Behind the Bar: Gin' will take you to a beguiling bar where you will find exactly what you didn't know you were looking for. - cover.

Book Synopsis

Behind the Bar: Gin uncovers 50 gin cocktails from bars around the world, as well as anecdotes from the gin scene.

In Behind the Bar: Gin, Alia Akkam gives a guided tour around bars around the world and their gin cocktails. From the Enzoni Cobbler at the Gin Palace in Melbourne to a Southern riff on the Gin & Tonic at The Gin Joint in Charleston, there is a simple recipe for anyone wanting to whip up a cocktail at home in no time. Along with recipes, Behind the Bar: Gin explores stories surrounding the bars and their cocktails, as well as interesting gin-based nuggets of inspiration - from sloe gins, the Negroni Sbagliato, to guides on tonics and punches, there is a lot to discover! With its beautiful illustrations and accessible style of writing, this will appeal to the armchair traveler as much as the keen home bartender.

About the Author

Alia Akkam is former managing editor at both Beverage Media and Hospitality Design magazines, where she remains a frequent contributor and continues to immerse herself in the intricacies of the spirits and hotel worlds. Her interest lies in covering the intersection of food, drink, travel and design, and she has written for outlets including Taste, the Wall Street Journal, Four Seasons Magazine, Architectural Digest and Vogue.