The Spirit of Gin: A Stirring Miscellany of the New Gin Revival

The ultimate guide to todays exciting gin revival with a nod to the spirits rich history featuring a comprehensive review of gin distilleries ingredients and accoutrements distilling methods cocktail recipes international bar guide and creative contributions from industry leaders The Spirit of Gin is a comprehensive and entertaining illustrated guide to the classic spirit with a sharp focus on the modern gin revival led by innovative craft-gin distillers new ingredients and infusions and growing interest in bars across the United States and overseas The book details the colorful history of gin from its invention in eighteenth century London to todays worldwide resurgence provides detailed coverage of the methods ingredients and accoutrements of modern makers and purveyors gives coverage to popular gin bars and classic cocktails with eclectic sidebars and interviews and provides a complete catalog of commercial and craft distilleries worldwide