From 1987 to 1999 degroff rose to prominence in the. Dale degroff, also known as the king of cocktails or king cocktail, is a usamerican bartender and author. Degroff, also known by his apt moniker king cocktail, is recognized as a modern savior of mixology, having played a pivotal role in restoring proper, thoughtfully classic drinks to. Dale degroff was an actor from rhode island who was drafted by legendary restaurateur joe baum to create a cocktail list of preprohibition cocktails for the rainbow room reboot. Vintage cocktail books the essential cocktail by dale degroff the craft of the cocktail by dale degroff. The author of craft of the cocktail presents detailed recipes for one hundred key drinks, along with one hundred of their best variations, including martinis. Jul 05, 2015 dale degroff is one of the worlds foremost cocktail experts. Credited with fathering the modern cocktail movement while behind the stick at new yorks legendary rainbow room, dale degroff has been a fixture of the bar industry for more than three decades.
Jul 14, 2010 dale degroff is widely regarded as the worlds foremost mixologist. Dec 05, 2002 the first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the worlds premier mixologist, dale degroff. The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the wolrds premier mixologist, dale degroff. Jul 28, 2019 this book serves as a good cocktail reference book with lots of information upfront, alphabetised classic cocktail recipes, and a glossary in the back. Dale degroff will appear at the museum of the american cocktail in new orleans on monday, november 3, 2008 im often asked to recommend a.
New recipes culled from degroffs fellow bartenders and some additional history. The essential cocktail, winner of the 2009 tales of the cocktail spirit award for best new. Master mixologist dale degroff, aka king cocktail, developed his extraordinary techniques and talent tending bar at great establishments, most notably new yorks famous rainbow room, where in the 80s, he pioneered a gourmet approach to recreating the great classic cocktails. The joy of mixologyby gary regan consummate guide to the bartenders craft. Dale degroff is one of the worlds foremost cocktail experts. May 06, 2020 the craft of the cocktail book by dale degroff. Acclaimed mixologist dale degroff shows how to make a bad. Bartender dale degroff fathered the modern craft cocktail renaissance. A cool book for experimenting craft cocktail and improving bar experience with good references and nice cocktails references. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the craft of the cocktail uk edition by degroff, dale isbn. This book is a must for all professional bartenders, home bar novices or those of you who simply prefer to drink the stuff. Dale degroff will appear at the museum of the american cocktail in new orleans on monday, november 3, 2008 im often asked to recommend a good bartenders guide for the home mixer. The essential cocktail, dale king cocktail degroff s 2008 sequel to his classic, the craft of the cocktail, compiled by the original cocktail revival evangelist.
A lot of the recipes also seem to be influenced by the brands he is sponsored by craftt has created drinks for. The craft of the cocktail download ebook pdf, epub. Bartender dale degroff fathered the modern craftcocktail renaissance. Degroff has since been credited with reinventing the bartending profession, setting.
The craft of the cocktail by dale degroff abebooks. Sure, cocktails were around before dale, but few in history have put together a more instructive book. The craft of the cocktail by dale degroff a revised edition of degroffs book, an important recipe source in the early days of the cocktail revival. Here are 85 cocktail recipes from his repertoirethe beloved classics and modern variationswith stories from the bartenders he personally trained. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essential cocktail. Think of this beloved cocktail book as a bartending. Good photos and historic comments make for a fun read and good insight on why a cocktail might be a good one for you.
On my way to his seminar, i walked past the rachael ray book signing line, which ran nearly the whole length of chelsea market. The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the worlds premier mixologist, dale degroff. The craft of the cocktail by dale degroff the art of the bar by jeff hollinger vintage spirits and. We spoke with degroff about a hotbutton topic dear to his cocktailloving heart. Dale degroff is the author of the craft of the cocktail 4. Dale degroff is the master and a sort of original in the craft cocktail reemergence. Punch dale degroffs alabama slammer cocktail recipe.
Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject, the craft of the cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes. The alabama slammer is in the book simply because when i was a waiter and a fledgling bartender in the 1970s, people ordered it, says degroff. Assemble the bourbon, cider, egg, and sugar in a cocktail shaker with ice. The craft of the cocktail by degroff, dale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Last weekend i attended dale degroffs cocktail clinic at the new york food and wine festival, held in the meatpacking district. It was there in 1987 that he not only reintroduced the cocktail menu to the country. Sein 2002 veroffentlichtes buch the craft of the cocktail gilt mittlerweile als standardwerk. The art of mixing perfect drinks ebook written by dale degroff. With this new edition, the original gets a delicious update, bringing expertise from dale degroff, the father of craft cocktails, to the modern bar for a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts. Another fabled but unseen cocktail book, degroff says, is the 1884 modern bartenders guide, written by the pseudonymous o. Four trailblazing cocktail books get an update punch. It was there in 1987 that he not only reintroduced the cocktail menu to the country but.
Known as king cocktail, dale degroff is renowned for having sparked the modern cocktail renaissance while helming the bar program at the rainbow room in the 1980s and 90s. Bartenders gin compendium by gaz regan in the land of cocktailsti martin, lally brennan kindred spirits by f. The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the worlds premier. Dale degroff born september 21, 1948, rhode island, also known as the king of cocktails or king cocktail, is an american bartender and author the new york times in 2015 called degroff one of the worlds foremost cocktail experts, and wrote that his book the craft of the cocktail is considered an essential bartending reference.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a thin wheel of lime. Nov 12, 2018 the craft of the cocktail by dale degroff a revised edition of degroffs book, an important recipe source in the early days of the cocktail revival. The craft of the cocktail was the first real cookbook for cocktails when it first published in 2002, and it has had a remarkable influence on bartending. Hailed by the new york times as singlehandedly responsible for whats. Bitters bitters by brand dale degroff only bitters. The new york times in 2015 called degroff one of the worlds foremost cocktail experts, and noted that his book the craft of the cocktail is considered an essential bartending reference. I was writing a piece for esquire magazine on a cocktail safari in new york and dale was to be the guide for our group. Dale degroff remembers a time when apathetic bartenders presided over soda guns and packages of sour mix. Master mixologist dale degroff makes the ultimate whiskey. He has written two books, received a lifetime achievement award at the tales of the cocktail. The essential cocktail, winner of the 2009 tales of the cocktail spirit award for best. Dale degroff, king cocktail himself, claimed that he first sampled cosmopolitans at the fog city diner in san francisco, and again at new yorks odeon, and in both cases they were made with absolut citron, roses lime juice, and cranberry juice.
About the book i first met dale degroff three years ago in a bar in manhattan. Strain over ice into a large goblet and top with the pinch of ground cinnamon. Assemble all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. This book serves as a good cocktail reference book with lots of information upfront, alphabetised classic cocktail recipes, and a glossary in the back. Dale simply added cointreau to the mix, and used fresh lime juice instead of roses, when he. So i get out the lemon juice and simple syrup and add a few dashes of angostura bitters. Mar 20, 2019 dale degroff craft of the cocktail pdf admin march 20, 2019 march 20, 2019 no comments on dale degroff craft of the cocktail pdf the craft of the cocktail is possibly the best cocktail book ever written by probably the worlds greatest living book is a must for all professional. In a spate of new releases, dale degroff, gary regan, jeff berry and wayne curtis update.
Dale degroff on the origin of cocktails, katrina and the. It was there in 1987 that he not only reintroduced the. Hailed by the new york times as singlehandedly responsible for whats been called the cocktail renaissance, he earned this reputation during his twelve years at the fashionable promenade bar in new york citys rainbow room. The 10 best bartending guides and cocktail books of 2020. Elements of cocktail technique cocktail book with cocktail. Original drink by dale degroff 1 12 ounce 45ml plymouth gin 14 7ml yuzu juice 12 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce honey syrup lime wheel garnish. The craft of the cocktail, by dale degroff, surpasses ordinary bar guides by not.
The craft of the cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes. Apr 11, 2012 original drink by dale degroff 1 12 ounce 45ml plymouth gin 14 7ml yuzu juice 12 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce honey syrup lime wheel garnish. Breaux, dale degroffs pimento aromatic bitters combines the delightfully complex pimento allspice berry with a hint of anise and other herbs, providing a distinct new flavor that enhances many cocktails. The craft of the cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar. Oct 03, 2019 14 cocktail books to improve your bartending skills. While these days you can barely make it a few blocks without stumbling on a cocktail bar touting fromscratch bitters and handchipped ice, dale degroff remembers a time when apathetic bartenders presided over soda guns and packages of sour mix. He is the author of two bestselling cocktail books. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Dale degroff is widely regarded as the worlds foremost mixologist. His book the craft of the cocktail, published by clarkson potter in 2002, is regarded as an essential bartending guide.