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by Nicholas Coldicott (Author)
Tokyo Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Eastern Capital.
With over 13.5 million residents squeezed in to 845 square miles, Tokyo stands as one of the world's most beguiling cities. On the surface, it appears to be nothing but towering buildings and glaring lights. But once you get to know the city, its 23 wards reveal hidden alleyways, along many of which you can find singular drinking establishments.
Tokyo Cocktails takes you inside the city's best bars and introduces you to bartenders and mixologists conjuring up drinks that reflect the city's essence, namely how thousands of years of tradition fuse with myriad contemporary influences.
Inside this book, you will find:
- More than 1000 exciting cocktail recipes from acclaimed bars
- A guide of Tokyo mixologists and their signature drinks, inspired by the city's deep traditions and cutting-edge innovation
- Detailed bartending tips and techniques
- Vibrant and evocative photographs of these drinks and revered bartenders
Featuring tons of staples that honor and reinvent classics and make the best of local ingredients, this book is the ideal cocktail enthusiast's guide to drinking like a local, whether you're making a trip to Tokyo or staying at home and simply wishing you were there.
Author Biography
Nicholas Coldicott lives in Tokyo and has written about the city's food and drink scenes for numerous publications, including Conde Nast Traveller, Time Out Tokyo, Japan Times, and Departures; he is also the author of the Wallpaper* City Guides for Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
