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Every Cocktail Has a Twist: Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More Than 200 Variations Paperback – November 7, 2023
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An Epicurious Best Book of the Year 2023
"Authors Carey Jones and John McCarthy are a cocktail world power couple." -- Bon Appetit
Shake up your cocktail routine with this easy-to-follow guide from the critically acclaimed authors of Be Your Own Bartender.
You love your favorite libations, but sometimes you want something different that you know you’ll like. Providing all the tools you need to create delicious new concoctions, this comprehensive collection reconfigures 25 timeless tipples, from Bloody Marys, Daiquirís, and Manhattans to Margaritas, Negronis, and Old-Fashioneds.
Whether you’re a new enthusiast or a seasoned expert, these original riffs will transform your go-to drinks. Featuring more than 200 recipes with numerous adaptations for different tastes and surprising flavor combinations, Every Cocktail Has a Twist also includes Mix and Match options for additional variations and batching instructions for gatherings, making the book even more useful. Remixing the classics has never been easier.
35 color photographs- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCountryman Press
- Publication dateNovember 7, 2023
- Dimensions7.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
- ISBN-101682687295
- ISBN-13978-1682687291
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― J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times best-selling author of The Food Lab and The Wok
"Carey Jones and John McCarthy are writers and mixologists after my own heart and palate. They are rigorous but entertaining, exacting and delightfully unfussy. They identify the classics, explore and explain them, then show how these classics can morph into seemingly infinite, often ingenious variations. This is my kind of book. Sidecar Toddy, anyone?"
― Michael Ruhlman, James Beard- and IACP-award-winning author of The Book of Cocktail Ratios and more than 25 other books
"Every question I have about classic cocktails is answered in this book. I don't have to go through 40 or 50 of the cocktail books on my shelf -- [this book has] done all the work for me."
― Steve Garner, "Good Food Hour," KSRO Sonoma County
" STARRED REVIEW Jones and McCarthy (Be Your Own Bartender) are back with their second book for behind the bar, focusing on building classic cocktails from the Bloody Mary to the gimlet. This married mixologist-and-writer duo take readers on a journey to develop their palates, their bars, and most importantly, the perfect drink. First, the book covers the basics: tools, glassware, and techniques (when to shake vs. stir; how to garnish and muddle to perfection). Then each standard cocktail is presented next to a breakdown of its spirits and history, along with a plethora of playful and flavorful variations. The writing is knowledgeable and comprehensive but not pretentious. The clearly labeled photography is vivid and will provide plenty of inspiration for creating a stunning cocktail. Beneficial tips, spirit-purchasing recommendations, and batching instructions are found throughout the book and bring added value. Readers will enjoy exploring the volume’s standards mixed drinks and then using the book’s other tools to create new flavor palettes. VERDICT: The perfectly crafted cocktail construction instruction provided in this book and way it teaches readers to riff on flavors will transform any home bartender into a mixologist, making this a sure-to-be-loved addition to entertaining and mixology shelves."
― Library Journal
"A beautifully thoughtful, mindful cocktail book... Jones and McCarthy are a dynamic duo of highly lauded and trusted mixologists, and Every Cocktail Has A Twist is not merely a book, but a deep dive into a world of new flavor combinations. If you are the mixologist at your home bar, you'll want to hear their innovative ideas to take classic cocktails to a whole new level. ... A must-read."
― chef Jamie Gwen, KABC Los Angeles
About the Author
John McCarthy is a career bartender and mixologist who has been collaborating on spirits writing with Carey Jones since 2013, in their Food & Wine column "Liquor Cabinet Roulette," their 2018 book Be Your Own Bartender, and Every Cocktail Has A Twist. They live in Sonoma County, California.
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- Publisher : Countryman Press (November 7, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1682687295
- ISBN-13 : 978-1682687291
- Item Weight : 1.42 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #633,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #101 in Garnishing Meals
- #667 in Cocktails & Mixed Drinks
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About the author

Carey Jones is a food and spirits writer for publications including Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Saveur, and many others. A cocktail enthusiast, she has traveled extensively both nationally and internationally to report on spirits and cocktails. She previously served as the managing editor of the James Beard Award-winning website Serious Eats. She lives in Brooklyn.
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"Purchased twice as a gift and both recipients LOVED it. So many great ideas, recipes and delicious drinks in here!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024Purchased twice as a gift and both recipients LOVED it. So many great ideas, recipes and delicious drinks in here!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024I have several cocktail books but this is my favorite by far. Such a great concept! The authors deliver recipes for 25 classic cocktails (margaritas, daiquiris, gimlets, whiskey sours…) but then they offer a dozen or so “twists” on each one. Brilliant! It’s exactly what creative bartenders are doing. My favorite so far is the Arugula Gimlet, which is refreshing and shockingly green. Don’t think twice, this is the only bar book you need to impress your friends.
5.0 out of 5 starsI have several cocktail books but this is my favorite by far. Such a great concept! The authors deliver recipes for 25 classic cocktails (margaritas, daiquiris, gimlets, whiskey sours…) but then they offer a dozen or so “twists” on each one. Brilliant! It’s exactly what creative bartenders are doing. My favorite so far is the Arugula Gimlet, which is refreshing and shockingly green. Don’t think twice, this is the only bar book you need to impress your friends.Perfect addition to home bar
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023I love this book! It's perfect for all levels...taking a classic cocktail and adding subtle variations that are delicious, easy and fun. The book is so well written and easy to navigate. It's much more than just a recipe book, it speaks to the craft of cocktail making, specifically tools and techniques. I purchased their other book "Be Your Own Bartender" and gifted that as a holiday gift to all my family members one year. They loved it! I'd suggest doing the same for this one! Congrats John and Carey!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023Another amazing and original collection of cocktails from Carey Jones and John McCarthy. Perfect gift or just keep a copy for yourself. Always creative and delicious
- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023This book is awesome! As it is the holidays, we especially appreciated all of the takes on eggnog - we set a personal record result for our town's annual eggnog competition.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023They have a page in the book at the end of the Negroni section called Mix and Match where they show you how to create your own favorite cocktails. I always wonder what else I can do with the bottles i have collected, and this page helps me have confidence to explore.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023Tried 4 recipes and all were way too sweet. Not many cocktails, not a lot of new variation, and a poor quality book. Would be with it at 25% of the price.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023Love this book!