Review – The United States of Cocktails by Brian Bartels @AbramsBooks #abramsdinnerparty

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While I enjoy all sorts of adult beverages, cocktails really are my preferred form of alcohol. I suppose it is all of the potential flavor combinations and the hard liquor industry has really stepped up its game with all of the different flavors that have been introduced.

With that being said, I was thrilled to receive this book from Abrams Books as part of the Abrams Dinner Party. This is my 3rd year with them and discovering new dishes and beverages has made life just a little bit better, especially in this crazy 2020.

This book is more than just cocktail recipes, it is also history from each state of drinks, famous bars, and so much more. It would be so easy to get lost in this book for days just with the interesting tidbits about states that I have never visited and even learning a few things about the state where I currently reside.  I of course flipped to the Texas section to see what was there. I was totally surprised to not find the Margarita. That is just a staple here, IMHO.

I ultimately decided to make the Periodista from Massachusetts but had to make a substitution since I couldn’t find apricot liqueur. I substituted mango liqueur. I also ended up adding a bit more lime juice to make it a little less strong. I think I have decided I am more a vodka girl, but still enjoyed this drink. Marking more drinks to make!

 

 

Periodista Recipe

 

1 1/2 oz white rum

1/2 oz Cointreau or Combier

1/2 oz apricot liqueur (the book mentions Rothman & Winter Orchard brand)

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

 

Add the ingredients to a shaker and shake with ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.

 

I am eager to try new recipes and especially to have my nephew take a look at this book. He loves making his own simple syrups and trying new drinks so I think he will enjoy this book.

 

 

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