As we slide rapidly in to the holiday season, maybe you are thinking of trying a bit different approach to entertaining. Classic cocktails are all the rage and this time of year is a perfect time to change it up a bit. My guests this week; Carey Jones and John McCarthy have put together a crafty new book – “EVERY COCKTAIL HAS A TWIST – Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More than 200 Variations.”
Shake up your cocktail routine with this easy-to-follow guide from the critically acclaimed authors of Be Your Own Bartender.
You love your favorite libations, but sometimes you want something different that you know you’ll like. Providing all the tools you need to create delicious new concoctions, this comprehensive collection reconfigures 25 timeless tipples, from Bloody Marys, Daiquirís, and Manhattans to Margaritas, Negronis, and Old-Fashioneds.
Whether you’re a new enthusiast or a seasoned expert, these original riffs will transform your go-to drinks. Featuring more than 200 recipes with numerous adaptations for different tastes and surprising flavor combinations, Every Cocktail Has a Twist also includes Mix and Match options for additional variations and batching instructions for gatherings, making the book even more useful. Remixing the classics has never been easier.
About the Authors
Carey Jones is the coauthor of Be Your Own Bartender. She also author Brooklyn Bartender and was managing editor of Serious Eats. She lives in Sonoma County, California.
John McCarthy is the coauthor of Be Your Own Bartender. A mixologist and also a spirits writer, he has appeared on Good Morning America, Today.com, and elsewhere. He lives in Sonoma County, California.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2021 Bodegas Manzanos,Las Companas 111 Cabernet Sauvignon, Navarra, Spain
40 years ago you couldn’t find a Cabernet from Spain, my how times have changed. This wine from Navarra D.O. is somewhat unusual. Navarra is located in Central North Spain along the Southeastern border of France with extensive Basque influence. Moderate ABV 0f 14% with appropriate use of toasty oak to add to the big dark fruit. It’s intense but still leans to the softer side. A perfect dinner companion. 🙂
92POINTSThis bright violet-red colored wine has a bouquet of black plum, caramel and orange zest. Silky tannins ply the palate, backed by flavors of pomegranate, cherry, milk chocolate and licorice. A note of orange zest dominates the finish. — M.D. Published 5/1/2023
…and check out the red blend as well, it’s rated WE93