For adding some excitement to a cocktail party
Spice & Ice
By Kara Newman, Photos by Antonis Achilleos
Chronicle Books, $21.95
Who’ll love this book: Avid bartenders in search of the next big drink trend
Why: The 60 tongue-tingling recipes in this beautifully photographed little book are tantalizingly perfect for cold Canadian winters. Want the perfect fireside tipple? Consider the Fiery Almond or Spiced Tangerine Caipirinha. The book’s divided by the seasons, so if you get hooked on the magic of sweet-meets-spice this winter, don’t worry: There are plenty of summerlicious cocktails for patio season, too.
Sample wisdom: Balance your flavours. A spicy cocktail should be pleasurable, not an endurance contest! "Heat alone does not make a great drink. Use spicy ingredients to enhance and play off the other flavours in your drink," writes Newman. And keep breads and cheeses out on the table in case anyone needs to cut the heat level in their mouth, fast!
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