{"title":"Cocktail information","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this collection you will find books on whisky cocktails, with recipes, techniques and background for anyone who wants to enjoy whisky in a different way. Whisky Made Me Do It by mixologist Lance Mayhew contains 60 whisky and bourbon cocktails, and in Whisky: Shake, Muddle, Stir Dan Jones shows you how to shake, stir and make your own infusions. Both books are in English and suit beginners as well as more experienced home bartenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Whisky Made Me Do It if you are mainly after a recipe book with classics and original twists, plus an explanation of the different types of whisky. Whisky: Shake, Muddle, Stir (240 pages) also covers choosing the right bottle and techniques such as shaking and stirring. For the tools, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shakers-en-cocktailbenodigdheden\"\u003eshakers \u0026amp; cocktail accessories\u003c\/a\u003e; general whisky books are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proeverijgidsen-en-boeken\"\u003etasting guides \u0026amp; books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich whisky cocktail book suits a beginner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth books are easy for beginners to follow. Whisky Made Me Do It has clear recipes for every level and also explains the history and types of whisky. Whisky: Shake, Muddle, Stir starts with the basics, from choosing the right bottle to shaking and stirring. If you mainly want to get going with recipes, choose the first; if you want to understand the technique, the second is a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich classic whisky cocktails should you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handful of classics form the foundation: the Old Fashioned (whisky, sugar, bitters), the Manhattan (whisky, sweet vermouth, bitters), the whisky sour (whisky, lemon juice, sugar), the Rob Roy (the Scotch version of the Manhattan) and the Penicillin (blended Scotch, lemon, honey-ginger syrup and a splash of smoky Islay whisky on top). With these five you practise the key techniques: stirring, shaking and floating a layer on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan you use Scotch single malt in cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, although for most cocktails bartenders prefer a blended Scotch or bourbon, as they are more affordable and mix well. A single malt shines best in simple cocktails where the whisky keeps the lead, such as a highball or an Old Fashioned. A smoky Islay malt is often used in a small amount as an accent, as in the Penicillin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these cocktail books available in Dutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editions we sell are in English. With basic English the recipes are easy to follow, as ingredients and techniques largely speak for themselves. Note that British and American recipes often measure in ounces (oz); 1 oz is roughly 30 ml. A 25\/50 ml jigger, like the one in the Bar Originale shaker set, makes converting easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a cocktail book a good gift for a whisky lover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, especially for someone who already knows whisky neat and is curious about other ways to enjoy it. A book like Whisky Made Me Do It is an affordable gift you can combine with a cocktail shaker or a set of cocktail glasses, so the recipient can try a recipe straight away. For anyone who likes a smoked Old Fashioned, a smoker set goes nicely with it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whisky-made-me-do-it-60-whisky-bourbon-cocktails","title":"Whisky Made Me Do It: 60 Whisky \u0026 Bourbon Cocktails","description":"\u003cp\u003eFancy using whisky in a more playful way? Whisky Made Me Do It brings together 60 whisky and bourbon cocktails from award-winning mixologist Lance Mayhew, from timeless classics to unconventional twists. 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Put the book on the table at your next get-together with friends and let everyone take turns choosing a recipe. 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