400 Blender Cocktails

Download or read book 400 Blender Cocktails written by Andrew Chase and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cocktails are back in vogue -whether for hosting a party or simply relaxing at home. But when unfamiliar bartending paraphernalia is involved, creating these concoctions can be daunting. A blender and the easy recipes from 400 Blender Cocktails are all that it takes to create truly delicious -- and sometimes decadent -- drinks that will amaze friends, colleagues and family members. The 400 recipes include cocktails for every occasion: *Holiday festivities will sparkle with a Cuban punch, a cranberry cooler, a coconut rum punch or a hot pink ginger *Long summer days will cool off quickly when sipping a frozen lichee daiquiri or a watermelon cosmo *Elegant affairs will be enhanced with an essence of pear martini, a gin fizz or a pineapple sparkler *Hangovers can be cured with a bitter morning or a hair of the clam In addition, there are valuable tips and techniques for turning any novice into a seasoned bartender. Also included are 40 alcohol-free drink recipes for other special occasions or special guests. AUTHOR: Andrew Chase is an accomplished chef and food editor as well as the co-author of The Blender Bible. He lives in Toronto. Alison Kent is an experienced certified chef and writer who has taught extensively. A recipe developer, stylist and writer at a national magazine, she lives in Toronto. Nicole Young is a recipe developer and food stylist. The author of Blender Baby Food and co-author of The Blender Bible, she lives in Toronto. 16 pages of colour photographs