Shake, stir, pour : [fresh homegrown cocktails : make syrups, mixers, infused spirits, and bitters with farm-fresh ingredients : 50 original recipes

Homemade cocktails - no bootlegging required! Ever tasted a Thai basil martini, rhubarb margarita, or preserved lemon vodka tonic and wondered, “How’d they do that?” This is your complete guide to making infused liquors, cordials, bitters, and cocktails from fresh, delicious ingredients at home. Learn how to combine fresh produce and other botanicals with the liquor you have at home, and you’ll never need to beg the bartender for the recipe again. Inside, you’ll find: - 50 unique cocktail recipes from an expert “garden-to-bar” mixologist - Step-by-step instructions and photos for all stages of the distilling and infusion process – never miss a detail or a finishing touch! - Tips on how to make the most of your ingredients: enhancing flavor, color, and presentation! Create Your Own Fresh, Homegrown Cocktails! Pure, intense, and flavorful—homemade cocktails are best straight from the source. Start in your garden or local market and create an in-season, made-from-scratch cocktail to lift your spirits and impress your guests. But be warned: Once you’ve tasted the fresh version of your favorite drink, you’ll never want to go back. Start by making your own syrups: —Simple syrup: an absolute staple and the base for unlimited concoctions —Herbal syrups including Thai Basil Syrup, Mint Syrup, and Lavender Syrup —Spice syrups, featuring Cinnamon Syrup, Ginger Syrup, and Orange Cardamom Syrup —Fruit/vegetable syrups such as Rhubarb Syrup, Pear Syrup, and Celery Syrup Make your own bar basics: —Fresh Citrus Cordials like the Ruby Red Grapefruit-Lemongrass Cordial —Classic garnishes, including real Cocktail Cherries and Cocktail Onions —Classic mixers like Grenadine, Ginger Beer Concentrate, and Bloody Mary Mix Make your own infusions: —Base spirits including Cucumber, Lemon & Dill Gin and Jalapeño-Cilantro Vodka —Limoncello: a homemade version of the Italian classic —Bitters: a cocktail classic with new, unique flavor combinations And explore the more than 50 drink recipes that feature your fresh, homemade creations! "Homemade cocktails - no bootlegging required!Ever tasted a Thai basil martini, rhubarb margarita, or preserved lemon vodka tonic and wondered, "How'd they do that?" This is your complete guide to making infused liquors, cordials, bitters, and cocktails from fresh, delicious ingredients at home. Learn how to combine fresh produce and other botanicals with the liquor you have at home, and you'll never need to beg the bartender for the recipe again. Inside, you'll find:- 50 unique cocktail recipes from an expert "garden-to-bar" mixologist- Step-by-step instructions and photos for all stages of the distilling and infusion process - never miss a detail or a finishing touch!- Tips on how to make the most of your ingredients: enhancing flavor, color, and presentation!"-- Provided by publisher "Homemade cocktails--no bootlegging required! Ever tasted a Thai basil martini, rhubarb margarita, or preserved lemon vodka tonic and wondered, 'How'd they do that?' This is your complete guide to making infused liquors, cordials, bitters, and cocktails from fresh, delicious ingredients at home. Learn how to combine fresh produce and other botanicals with the liquor you have at home, and you'll never need to beg the bartender for the recipe again. Inside you'll find: 50 unique cocktail recipes from an expert 'garden-to-bar' mixologist, step-by-step instructions and photos for all stages of the distilling and infusion process -- never miss a detail or a finishing touch! Tips on how to make the most of your ingredients: enhancing flavor, color, and presentation!"--Provided by publisher