mousebrat 's review for:

Shake: A New Perspective on Cocktails by Eric Prum, Josh Williams

4.0

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This is a really amazing book. The photography is on point, consistent almost to a fault, but captures the "local" flavor of the drinks. The recipes seem on point and I've marked a few to try out. The most helpful sections of the book, I found, were the discussions on best bottles to have stocked for the average person. So many books seem geared for the bartender or cocktail hobbyist with a large wallet. These guys made it approachable and realistic while never sacrificing quality. And they're from Brooklyn, so I have to give extra kudos.