Welcome to The Periodic Table of Cocktails! Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find mojitos to martinis—106 classic and modern cocktails arranged following the logical ordering of the Periodic Table of Elements .
The book has been praised by The Evening Standard as one of "The 10 Best Cocktails Books," noting: "From a Bloody Mary to a Death Flip, each recipe is easy to follow and comes with a detailed description and facts of the drink. The handy book lets you navigate by base spirit, flavour and style – so it's ideal for those who know what kind of mix they want to learn."
The foundation of the book is a unique periodic table organized by cocktail styles across the columns (Martinis and Up, Fruity/Tropical, Highballs/Muddles, Collinses/Fizzes, etc.) and by predominant base alcohols down the rows (vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey, etc.) . The concept is simple: if you like one cocktail in the table, you should enjoy all the cocktails that surround it—those in the same column and immediately to the left or right share characteristics, flavours, methods, and styles you'll enjoy .
Inside, you'll discover how the most popular cocktails—both new and old—were dreamed up, learn how they are made, how to order them, and most crucially, how to enjoy them at their best. The book also includes the background history and make-it-yourself recipe for each of the more than 100 "elements" or cocktails .
