Smuggler's Cove

Explore the enchanting realm of tiki with this iconic cocktail book, where Martin and Rebecca Cate, the visionary founders of the modern tiki bar phenomenon, Smuggler's Cove, guide you through the vibrant history and culture of tiki. Discover how tiki served as an escapist fantasy during the Great Depression and learn about the creative genius behind classic cocktails that have been cherished and reimagined through the years. This James Beard Award-winning book features over 100 tantalizing cocktail recipes, including both original and historic concoctions, that will invigorate your taste buds. Smuggler's Cove not only showcases recipes but also provides invaluable insights into selecting exceptional rums, offering tips to elevate your home tiki bar experience, and inspiring your next themed party. Whether you seek a refreshing Mai Tai or want to create your own Polynesian Pop ambiance, this book is a must-have for cocktail enthusiasts and tiki lovers alike. Dive into the world of tiki culture and let your imagination flow as you craft unforgettable cocktails and host fabulous tiki gatherings. Embrace the spirit of tiki with Smuggler's Cove and transform your culinary adventures into delightful escapes!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781607747321
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 352


Description:
Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler's Cove (the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era) take you on a colorful journey into the lore and legend of tiki- its birth as an escapist fantasy for Depression-era Americans; how exotic cocktails were invented, stolen, and re-invented; Hollywood starlets and scandals; and tiki's modern-day revival, in this James Beard Award-winning cocktail book.

Featuring more than 100 delicious recipes (original and historic), plus a groundbreaking new approach to understanding rum, Smuggler's Cove is the magnum opus of the contemporary tiki renaissance. Whether you're looking for a new favorite cocktail, tips on how to trick out your home tiki grotto, help stocking your bar with great rums, or inspiration for your next tiki party, Smuggler's Cove has everything you need to transform your world into a Polynesian Pop fantasia.

Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring-and often misunderstood-movements in American cultural history.