January 2024 MBR The Wine/Beer/Spirits Shelf

The Wine/Beer/Spirits Shelf

Juniperlooza: Gin-soaked Cocktails and Concoctions
Elouise Anders, author
Anna Manolatos, illustrator
Smith Street Books
c/o Rizzoli
www.rizzoliusa.com
9781922754486, $19.95, HC, 152pp

https://www.amazon.com/Juniperlooza-Gin-soaked-Concoctions-Elouise-Anders/d=
p/192275448X

Synopsis: Simply stated, "Juniperlooza" is the ideal 'how to' instructional=
 resource for dedicate fans of gin and great cocktails.

Whether you prefer the humble Gin and Tonic, the iconic French 75, or more =
modern creations like the Honeysuckle Sour, gin is the foundation to some t=
ruly great libations. Without it, we wouldn't have the Martini, the Tom Col=
lins, or the Negroni.

"Juniperlooza" distills the best of gin cocktails, showcasing 60 recipes of=
 drinks suitable for any mood, whether you'd like to get effervescent with =
a Rosewater Fizz, sip on an Aviation, or infuse gin with botanicals. With r=
ecipes for every palette, get ready to shake, mix, and stir your way throug=
h the world of juniper with "Juniperlooza".

Critique: The collaborative work of author and cocktail expert Elouise Ande=
rs and artist/illustrator Anna Manolatos, "Juniperlooza" is a pleasure to b=
rowse through and be inspired by. "Juniperlooze" will prove to be a welcome=
 and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community=
, and college/university library Alcohol & Spirits collections.

Editorial Note #1: Elouise Anders is a mixologist-turned-culture-writer bas=
ed in Melbourne. She consults the city's finest bars and restaurants on how=
 to best curate drinks lists. Previously, she has published Cocktail Botani=
ca, Spritz Fever!,and Drinks on the Lanai with Smith Street Books.

Editorial Note #2: Anna Manolatos (https://www.annamanolatos.com/about) is =
a Brisbane artist and illustrator, based in Abu Dhabi, who has been creatin=
g playful illustrations working with paint, wood, and mixed media since her=
 hands could pick up a pencil. Her work has been exhibited internationally =
and draws from her keen eye for color.

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