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The Gin Dictionary

An A–Z of All Things Gin, from Juniper Berries to the G&T

David T Smith
From the ins and outs of ABV to how to mix a good Zanzibar, this comprehensive, illustrated guide to the world of gin includes entries on popular ingredients for flavouring the spirit, varieties from around the world and an array of renowned cocktail recipes including the French 75, the Negroni and the Gimlet.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
  • Year: 2018
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 208x146mm
  • ISBN: 9781784723989
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.6kg
Product code:
514972
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"Comprehensive...will enhance your gin appreciation" - The New York Times

An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about gin, from botanicals to the perfect G&T.

Includes 20 gin cocktail recipes.

Gin is the spirit of the moment, the discerning drinker's tipple of choice. But with a gin revolution currently sweeping the world, it has never been a more fascinating - and complex - subject.

The Gin Dictionary is the gin-drinker's guide to this special spirit. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails and the many varieties of gin around the world, award-winning gin expert David T. Smith explores the key factors behind your drink.
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