The Curious Bartender's Guide to Gin

• Written by UK bartender, Tristan Stephenson
• How to appreciate gin from still to serve
• Discover the history of gin

"I found it hard to stay put while reading; I constantly wanted to leap up and strike out for a liquor store to test my new knowledge."
Review of The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace, The Wall Street Journal.

Discover the extraordinary journey that gin has taken, from its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine “genever” to gin’s commercialization. From the dark days of the Gin Craze in mid 18th Century London to the golden age that it is now experiencing.

In the last few years, hundreds of distilleries and micro-distilleries have cropped up all over the world, producing superb craft products infused with remarkable new blends of botanicals. In this book, you’ll be at the cutting-edge of the most exciting developments, uncovering the alchemy of the gin production process, and the science. Follow Tristan's expertly honed recipes to enjoy a Classic Martini, Negroni, Gimlet, Aviation, Martinez and Singapore Sling at home.