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May 20, 2016 diffords encyclopedia of cocktails by simon difford. Weve trawled the globe and pulled together a compendium of quirky happenings, anniversaries, birthdays and traditional events and, using our vast knowledge of the cocktail world, paired each one with an appropriate cocktail. The cocktail companion spans the cocktails curious history. The bartenders bible by simon difford celebrates the long and lively history of the juniper jewel. Master the art of the cocktail with the cocktail bible. The most complete and authoritative cocktail encyclopedia ever published. We offer you the most effective deal by obtaining the magnificent book diffordsguide cocktails. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Practical and inspiring, this book contains 2600 recipes from. I think about the words in this book nearly every night im behind the bar. If in doubt about what to serve, turn to diffords encyclopedia of cocktails by simon difford, the most complete book ever published on the subject. Hardbound, with a glossy cover, it feels like a textbook, and it practically is. Over 3,000 cocktail recipes with easytofollow instructions and a clear photograph of the drink. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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