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The Official Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book

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Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book is a mixology reference with recipes curated from the TV series in association with the production company. Due out 22nd Sept 2020 from Quarto on their White Lion imprint, it's 112 pages and available in hardcover format.

This is a really solid bar book full of traditional and updated recipes. The recipes are arranged thematically, by main alcoholic ingredient - whiskey, gin, and other liquors. Worth noting, this book doesn't include information about bar equipment or accessories, but the photos are specific and clear enough that the reader won't have any trouble following them. The photography is beautifully rendered and adds a lot to the appeal of the book.

Each of the recipes includes an introductory description and yields, ingredients in metric measurements (ml) with American standard (oz) in parentheses, and step by step instructions. Variations and alternatives are provided at the end of the recipes. These are -beautifully- made cocktails and the blending ingredients are exotic, colorful, and may be moderately difficult and expensive to source (cherry heerling liquer, peach brandy, Noilly prat, Peychaud's bitters, and others with which I was even less familiar).

Many of the ingredients should be available at any well stocked grocery/liquor store although some might need to be sourced at specialists.

Cocktails are such a civilized interlude and this book includes a solid cross section of 40 (new and variations on old) to build mixology skills and impress one's friends at the next gathering.
Five stars. Fans won't want to miss this.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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Absolutely everything you could want in a Peaky Blinders cocktail book, amazing cocktails themed on our favourite characters and show, clear and simple instructions and set out in chapters too for the of cocktail, great A-Z index and brilliantly set out, great stylisation. The best thing, stunning photos f the cast and show, I’m definitely buying this on release day.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

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A great book, would make a great Christmas gift for anyone who is a fan of the show. The names of the cocktails are based around characters or events in the show and very clever. Cant wait to try some of the cocktails out - would make a great theme for a cocktail party or just having a tipple whilst watching the show.

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Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book by Sandrine Houdre-Gregoire is a gorgeous cocktail recipe book that is filled with recipes inspired by the popular show, Peaky Blinders. The names of the drinks are delightful and the recipes perfectly match the vibe of the name and the show itself. The photographs are beautiful and also have a gothic vibe similar to the show. The Last World was one recipe I tried and it was delicious, yet strong, just like I imagine the Shelby boys drinking. There are some more niche ingredients for a few of the recipes, but the recipes are simple that you don't need to purchase a bunch of ingredients which I find is common for many cocktail books. Overall I recommend this book if you love cocktails, STRONG liquor, and the Peaky Blinders!

Many thanks to the publisher White Lion Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

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Absolutely brilliant book of cocktail making, using a variety of Whisky, Gin and Rum base.

Great names and pictures of the show dotted around

This will be used regularly and the drinks sound delicious.

Highly recommended

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for ARC

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If you love Peaky Blinders get this book. If you love cocktails get this book.
A wonderful gifting book. Coffee table book . Drink making book.
Filled with amazing photos of the cast alongside perfect drinks. I made my first drink this evening and oh how wonderful. I will certainly be expanding my drinks cabinet so I can make more of these creations.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc in return for an honest review

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The design of this book is absolutely beautiful, and I can't wait to try all the cocktail recipes. It's organized in a really excellent way, and I think it's a perfect cocktail book.

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