We have met the ebullient A. J. Rathbun in his spirited previous work, Good Spirits. Bringing that same life-affirming spirit to Luscious Liqueurs, Rathbun has turned his attention to making liqueurs for stand-out parties and inspired gift-giving.
The concept of a home-made liqueur is one so old that farmhouses across Europe were once filled with homemade spirits. Travelers who penetrate the farmlands today can still find these select liqueurs, but few have thought to make them. With the twinkle in his eye and the wit in his pen that marks his other works, Rathbun restores the liqueur-making process by simplifying the process and by guiding the reader through the basics: correct equipment, tools, and ingredients. (And luscious to Rathbun means fresh, quality ingredients.) He notes the proper vessels for gift-giving and tells how to expand on the liqueur by turning it into a cocktail.
Nowhere does Rathbun's humor shine as much as in the names he gives to his creations. Divided into sections on Cool Citrus Mixes; A Fiesta of Fruit Flavors; Nutty and Spicy Necessities; Uncovering the Exotics; and For the Sweet Tooth Sipper, he covers all liqueur ideas with wit and humor.
You'll find recipes such as these that will make you smile, and make you want to head to the kitchen to start brewing:
-Oh Clementine
-Limoncello
-Limeoncello
-Singing the Blueberries
-Righteous Raspberry
-Feeling Peachy
-Cinnamon Snap
-Basil Grappa
-Spiced Rum
-Ginger Ice
-Scotch Treat
-Pa Pa Papaya
-Irish Cream Liqueur
-Enticing Amaretto
-Coffee Liqueur
-Chocolate Cream Liqueur
There are more than fifty recipes in all and are accompanied by photographs by Melissa Punch.
Luscious Liqueurs is published simultaneously with Party Snacks! Have a show-stopper party: buy together with Rathbun's Party Snacks!
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