Modernist Cocktails Artful Recipes for the Curious Mixologist

<b>A bewitching collection of boundary-pushing cocktails that intertwine art, science, and mixology.<br><br>“This is the most interesting cocktail book out there.”—CHEF DANIEL BOULUD</b><br><br>From Frankie Solarik—the visionary behind Toronto’s critically acclaimed BarChef bar, and judge on Netflix’s <i>Drink Masters</i>—comes a book to challenge any preconceived notions of what a cocktail can be.<br><br>Dubbed a “legendary Toronto experimentalist” by <i>The New York Times</i>, Frankie is revered around the world for his modernist cocktails. His famed cocktails are all-encompassing culinary experiences that combine top-of-the-line spirits, molecular gastronomy, and edible components. With <i>Modernist Cocktails</i>, professional and home mixologists alike can try their hand at his multisensory creations. Inside these pages you’ll find:<br><br><ul><li><b>Masterpiece cocktails:</b> Assembled by season, Frankie’s landmark recipes translate nature’s narratives into spectacular drinks served within evocative set pieces—taking inspiration from winter’s thaw into spring, a summer sunset’s glow, or the colorful turning of autumn’s leaves.</li><li><b>Inspired sips:</b> For every modernist cocktail recipe, there are three additional simple sip recipes drawing inspiration from similar ingredients but with a much simpler presentation—these are quick-assembly drinks to return to night after night.</li><li><b>Leading-edge techniques:</b> Learn molecular methods like spherification, cryogenics, how to craft flavored airs and foams, and more.</li><li><b>Home-crafted essentials:</b> Elevate your bar with homemade bitters, infusions, and syrups—must-haves when building cocktails of all levels.</li></ul><br>This design-forward book with atmospheric photography situates you right at Frankie’s bar, both serving and savoring these stunning drinks. Whether you shake and stir or sit back and sip, <i>Modernist Cocktails</i> is an enchanting welcome to a cocktail enthusiast’s wonderland.