Yoyita Cocktail Recipes And Resource http://www.yoyita.net A guide to making great cocktail recipes including information on the equipment needed and the ingredients to making the best cocktails Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined http://www.yoyita.net/speakeasy-the-employees-only-guide-to-classic-cocktails-reimagined/ http://www.yoyita.net/speakeasy-the-employees-only-guide-to-classic-cocktails-reimagined/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/speakeasy-the-employees-only-guide-to-classic-cocktails-reimagined/

Time-honored cocktails like the New York Sour and the Sidecar were born during the era of Prohibition, the blessedly bygone social experiment that turned drinking into an underground adventure. In those days, hard beverage options were usually made with homemade hooch and flavorings of dubious origin and quality.      Thankfully, a cocktail renaissance has emerged in many of today’s bars, where inventive drinks showcase both the artistry and craft of bartending. At their moody and atmospheric West Village bar-restaurant Employees Only, master mixologists Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric can regale you with colorful tales of cocktail origins—or just pour you a mean drink. In Speakeasy, Kosmas and Zaric take their inspiration from traditional favorites, then use the finest spirits, the freshest ingredients, and a good measure of reverence for their craft to elevate the mixed drink to artisanal status. More than 80 imaginative libations that riff on the classics are showcased in th
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Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage as bitters.   Author and bitters enthusiast Brad Thomas Parsons traces the history of the world’s most storied elixir, from its earliest “snake oil” days to its near evaporation after Prohibition to its ascension as a beloved (and at times obsessed-over) ingredient on the contemporary bar scene. Parsons writes from the front lines of the bitters boom, where he has access to the best and boldest new brands and flavors, the most innovative artisanal producers, and insider knowledge of the bitters-making process.   Whether you’re a professional looking to take your game to the next le
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]]> http://www.yoyita.net/bitters-a-spirited-history-of-a-classic-cure-all-with-cocktails-recipes-and-formulas/feed/ 0 The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics http://www.yoyita.net/the-art-of-the-bar-cocktails-inspired-by-the-classics/ http://www.yoyita.net/the-art-of-the-bar-cocktails-inspired-by-the-classics/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/the-art-of-the-bar-cocktails-inspired-by-the-classics/

From Tokyo to New York, a cocktail renaissance is happening as “bar chefs” create delicious elixirs worthy of their kitchen counterparts. An epicenter of this barroom artistry can be found at the Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco (a city that spends more money per capita on alcohol than any other in the country). Bartenders Jeff Hollinger and Bob Schwartz share their artisan approach for stunning creations that unveil a new spectrum of flavors. Fresh herbs and even aromatic lavender are deftly used to augment classic and new cocktail recipes. Syrups and mixes are carefully crafted from scratch, ensuring small-batch perfection and a harmony of flavors. Acclaimed photographer Frankie Frankeny captures their virtuoso mixing performances with a refreshing take on the cocktail, creating a showpiece for any living room.
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]]> http://www.yoyita.net/the-art-of-the-bar-cocktails-inspired-by-the-classics/feed/ 0 Big Bad-Ass Book of Cocktails: 1,500 Recipes to Mix It Up! http://www.yoyita.net/big-bad-ass-book-of-cocktails-1500-recipes-to-mix-it-up/ http://www.yoyita.net/big-bad-ass-book-of-cocktails-1500-recipes-to-mix-it-up/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/big-bad-ass-book-of-cocktails-1500-recipes-to-mix-it-up/

This comprehensive collection of cocktail recipes will be an essential resource for both professional bartenders and the average party host. Want to serve up perfect martinis at your next social gathering? Cosmos for the classy ladies? Sex on the Beach for those who want to sound risqué? A Shirley Temple for the thirteen-year-olds counting down the days to twenty-one? Big Bad-Ass Book of Cocktails is the complete guide to these classic drinks as well as trendy concoctions featured at bars and nightclubs. What exactly is in a Long Island Iced Tea? By reputation alone, this drink can be intimidating to produce on your own. Big Bad-Ass Book of Cocktails breaks down the mystery behind this intoxicating “tea” and all of your favorite drinks. In an easy-to-follow format and featuring a fun four-color design, this is perfect for beginners and will become that trusted and tattered handbook behind the bar for professionals.
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]]> http://www.yoyita.net/big-bad-ass-book-of-cocktails-1500-recipes-to-mix-it-up/feed/ 0 The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails http://www.yoyita.net/the-ultimate-bar-book-the-comprehensive-guide-to-over-1000-cocktails/ http://www.yoyita.net/the-ultimate-bar-book-the-comprehensive-guide-to-over-1000-cocktails/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/the-ultimate-bar-book-the-comprehensive-guide-to-over-1000-cocktails/

Ultimate Bar Book is the first and only guide to classic and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips, this book has it all. As a mistress of mixology, the author has the classics down to a Tthe Martini, the Bloody Mary, plus the many variations (the Dirty Martini, the Virgin Mary). And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler. Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink. With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages; andlet′s not forgetan essential selection of hangover remedies, Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf.
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Over the course of the past two decades, Tony Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as one of the leaders in the craft cocktail movement. Through his work with food and hospitality legends like Mario Batali, Steve Wynn, and Harry Denton, Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as “the Modern Mixologist,” someone bringing the traditional art of mixology into the 21st century. Now, in The Modern Mixologist, Abou-Ganim has established the new standard in cocktail books — a must-have guide to home mixology in a beautiful, coffee-table–suitable format. Featuring gorgeous full-color photography throughout by the award-winning Tim Turner, this book instantly becomes the most beautiful guide to creating cocktails available anywhere. If you carry one high-end cocktail book, this is it — sure to be a terrific gift item all year round.
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]]> http://www.yoyita.net/the-modern-mixologist-contemporary-classic-cocktails/feed/ 0 The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes http://www.yoyita.net/the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-master-bartender-with-500-recipes/ http://www.yoyita.net/the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-master-bartender-with-500-recipes/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-master-bartender-with-500-recipes/

Cocktails are bigger than ever, and this is the first real cookbook for them, covering the entire breadth of this rich subject. The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring Dale DeGroff’s signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics.Debonair, a great raconteur, and an unparalleled authority, Dale DeGroff is the epitome of Perfect Bartender, universally acknowledged as the world’s premier mixologist. From Entertainment Weekly and USA Today to the Culinary Institute of America and the nation’s best restaurants, whenever anybody wants information or training on the bar, they turn to Dale for recipes, for history, for anecdotes, for fun—for cocktail-party conversation as well as for cocktails.That’s what The Craft of the Cocktail is—the full
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]]> http://www.yoyita.net/the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-master-bartender-with-500-recipes/feed/ 0 Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie 100 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories Behind Them http://www.yoyita.net/vintage-spirits-and-forgotten-cocktails-from-the-alamagoozlum-to-the-zombie-100-rediscovered-recipes-and-the-stories-behind-them/ http://www.yoyita.net/vintage-spirits-and-forgotten-cocktails-from-the-alamagoozlum-to-the-zombie-100-rediscovered-recipes-and-the-stories-behind-them/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:55:04 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/vintage-spirits-and-forgotten-cocktails-from-the-alamagoozlum-to-the-zombie-100-rediscovered-recipes-and-the-stories-behind-them/

In this expanded and updated edition of Forgotten Cocktails and Vintage Spirits, historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail adds another 20 fine recipes to his hand-picked collection of 80 rare-and-worth-rediscovered drink recipes, shares revelations about the latest cocktail trends, provides new resources for uncommon ingredients, and profiles of many of the cocktail world’s movers and shakers. Historic facts, expanded anecdotes, and full-color vintage images from extremely uncommon sources round out this must-have volume. For anyone who enjoys an icy drink and an unforgettable tale.
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Here’s to cocktails! Mix them, drink them, enjoy them. This bestselling Little Black Book includes more than 150 recipes for classic cocktails, martinis, punches, tropical drinks (with or without umbrellas), dessert drinks, naughty-sounding cocktails (like Between the Sheets and French Kiss), tips on cocktail culture, a glossary, and amusing anecdotes.Helpful index includes listings of drinks by name, by primary alcoholic ingredient, and by color/flavoring.The perfect little gift book for your favorite bartender! Cheers!
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]]> http://www.yoyita.net/the-little-black-book-of-cocktails-the-essential-guide-to-new-old-classics-little-black-books-peter-pauper-hardcover/feed/ 0 Finding the Ultimate Pina Colada Recipe… http://www.yoyita.net/finding-the-ultimate-pina-colada-recipe/ http://www.yoyita.net/finding-the-ultimate-pina-colada-recipe/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:25:58 +0000 admin http://www.yoyita.net/?p=88 Finding the Ultimate Pina Colada Recipe.

pina colada style cocktail

What you need to know about finding the ultimate pina colada recipe…

 The pina colada is a sweet cocktail that is made with rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut. It is usually served frozen or with ice. It is garnished with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. It is claimed that in 1954, a bartender for the Caribre Hilton’s Beachcomer Car was told to make a signature drink that customers will love. After three months, Ramon “Monchito” Marreo made the first pina colada. It has been the official beverage of Puerto Rico since 1978. There are many variations of the pina colada which usually involve adding other fruit.

We will start with a classic pina colada recipe.

Then we will get fancy with some variations that will impress all you friends.

The classic pina colada recipe is simple.

You will need 45 mL of light rum, 45 mL of coconut cream, and 45 mL of crushed pineapple. Put all these ingredients in a blender with 2 scoops of crushed ice. Blend at a high speed for no more than thirty seconds. Strain into a tall glass and garnish with pineapple slice and maraschino cherry. Served chilled, tropical island style with slice of pineapple, toothpick umbrella and straw…

That recipe is so simple.

Now, let’s expand on the classic to make pina colada recipes that are unique.

Next is a Banana Pina Colada recipe.

You will need 6 bananas peeled and quartered, 1 liter of pineapple juice, 1 small can of pineapple cups 180 mL, 240 mL of coconut milk, 180 mL of dark rum, and 4 scoops of ice.

Mix the banana, pineapple chunks and juice in a blender until smooth. Then add the coconut milk, ice, and rum and mix until frothy. Serve with garnish of banana slice. This recipe will serve 6.

Now, the Strawberry Pina Colada recipe.

You will need 225 mL of fresh strawberries stemmed and chopped, 225 mL of pineapple juice, 60 mL of cream of coconut, and ice as needed.

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and thick. Garnish with a strawberry. As you can see most variations of the pina colada recipe involve changing the pineapple chunks to any fruit you want. You can also use dark rum instead of light rum. Some other variations include the addition of other liquors and mixing it with other drinks.

Here is a list of a few of those variations.

You can make a King Henry by substituting vodka for rum in the original recipe.

A Miami Vice is half a pina colada and half strawberry daiquiri unmixed.

A Lava Flow is a Miami Vice mixed. There is an Amaretto Colada that uses amaretto instead of rum. A Staten Island Ferry is just equal parts coconut rum and pineapple juice for people who cannot find all the ingredients.

Last is a Iguana Colada is the regular pina colada recipe then pour 30 mL of Midori over it. The best way to find a pina colada that you will enjoy is to just play around with the ingredients. You can add fruit or other liquors. You can mix it with other sweet fruity cocktails. The possibilities are endless. You will be able to have a pina colada recipe to call your own.

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