Craft cocktails meet the great outdoors in this vibrant celebration of good times and good spirits, from the authors of The Cocktail Workshop.What could possibly enhance the natural beauty of a crystal clear lake, snow-capped mountain, or backyard fire pit? A craft cocktail, of course! So cozy up by the campfire, pack your cooler for a picnic out at the lake, or rent a mountainside cabin with your friends—it’s time to head for the woods for some good times...

Tauche ein in Tales-of-Ascendreya, eine packende LitRPG-Saga voller nervenaufreibender Kämpfe, unberechenbarer NPCs, gefährlicher Dungeons und einer virtuellen Welt, die lebendiger ist als die Realität. Als der Gaming-Nerd Charly überraschend einen der heiß begehrten Beta-Testplätze von Ascendreya ergattert, beginnt für ihn das Abenteuer seines Lebens. Gemeinsam mit seinem besten Freund Bjarne erlebt er die Magie eines brandneuen VR-MMORPGs – erkämpft sich Skills, cleared Dungeons als eine...

**IACP AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST WINE, BEER, OR SPIRITS COOKBOOKFrom the wildly creative team behind Philadelphia's Art in the Age comes The Cocktail Workshop, a deep-dive into 20 classic drinks that make up the foundation of cocktail creation, and the delicious variations that will make them all your own.**Learn to craft a perfect, classic drink, or workshop that creation into a unique, flavor-forward spin with The Cocktail Workshop, an indispensable guide ...

Enjoying drinks with friends will be all about comfortable conversation, the best background music, and delicious bites—not worrying about having one drink too many—with this collection of 36 cocktails and 24 dishes.“Session-able” cocktails rethink classic drinks with low-ABV swaps for more “cheers!” without feeling woozy. In this book, distillery owner Steven Grasse and IACP-award winning food and beverage journalist Adam Erace's master mixology are accompanied by...

An irreverent and wide-ranging treatise on building and maintaining a standout brand in business or in life, from the marketing mastermind behind countless iconic booze labels.Steven Grasse made a name for himself as not only a distiller but also the mind behind beloved brands like Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum and the guy who made cheap-beer-standbys like Narragansett and Miller High Life cool again. Through his work in advertising and marketing, Grasse has ...

This tour of early American alcohol shares recipes, "fun facts and anecdotes about our forefathers' drinking habits with a 21-century sense of humor" ( Chicago Tribune).In Colonial Spirits, legendary distiller Steven Grasse presents a historical manifesto on drinking, including 50 colonial era– inspired cocktail recipes. The book features a rousing timeline of colonial imbibing and a cultural overview of all kinds of alcoholic beverages: beer, rum ...

A complete guide to home uses for neutral spirits, from infusions and tinctures to cocktails and cleaning solutions.A bottle of rectified alcohol, like The Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit from Tamworth Distilling, is a bottle of possibilities. In these pages, you’ll discover over 100 recipes for infusions, tinctures, cocktails, cordials, elixirs, punches, and even household cleaners. This handbook will teach you to replicate famous liqueurs and classic cocktails, ...

In Volume 3, readers can expect the culmination of Miss Hildreth's journey as she faces the ultimate challenges and decisions that will shape her future. Themes of romance, societal expectations, and personal growth continue to be central to the narrative. The novel likely explores the final developments in Miss Hildreth's relationships, the resolution of any lingering conflicts, and her path to achieving personal fulfillment and happiness.Augusta de Grasse Stevens' writing maintains its f...

In this second volume, the narrative delves deeper into the challenges and developments that Miss Hildreth faces. The themes of romance, societal expectations, and personal growth remain central, with the plot likely exploring the evolving dynamics of Miss Hildreth's relationships and her journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment.Augusta de Grasse Stevens' writing in this volume continues to be characterized by detailed descriptions, rich character development, and a focus on moral an...

In "Miss Hildreth," the narrative centers around the life and experiences of the titular character, Miss Hildreth. The novel explores themes typical of the period, such as social expectations, romance, family dynamics, and personal growth. As with many novels of the 19th century, it delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal pressures faced by women during that era.Stevens' writing is characterized by its attention to detail, vivid characterizations, and exploration of ...

First published in 1855 with Whitman’s own money, Leaves of Grass is a highly sensual collection of verses that became a monument to American poetry.The journalist, philosopher, clerk, and Civil War nurse spent the following four decades revising and expanding the work from twelve poems to a massive four-hundred-poem compilation. Celebrating nature and human sexuality with explicit imagery, his poetry was controversial but also drew high praise from the li...