Cure

  

I received a copy of this release from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Title: Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ’Em from the Award-Winning Bar

Author: Neal Bodenheimer, Emily Timberlake, Denny Culbert (Photographs)

Publisher: ABRAMS

Release Date: 10.25.22

Publisher’s Summary 

From the foremost figure on the New Orleans' drinking scene and the owner of renowned bar Cure, a cocktail book that celebrates the vibrant city. New Orleans is known for its spirit(s)-driven festivities. Neal Bodenheimer and coauthor Emily Timberlake tell the city’s story through 100 cocktails, each chosen to represent New Orleans’ past, present, and future. A love letter to New Orleans and the cast of characters that have had a hand in making the city so singular, Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em features interviews with local figures such as Ian Neville, musician and New Orleans funk royalty, plus a few tips on how to survive your first Mardi Gras. Along the way, the reader is taken on a journey that highlights the rich history and complexity of the city and the drinks it inspired, as well as the techniques and practices that Cure has perfected in their mission to build forward rather than just looking back. Of course, this includes the classics every self-respecting drinker should know, especially if you’re a New Orleanian: the Sazerac, Julep, Vieux Carré, Ramos Gin Fizz, Cocktail à la Louisiane, and French 75. Famous local chefs have contributed easy recipes for snacks with local flavor, perfect for pairing with these libations. Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em​ is a beautiful keepsake for anyone who has fallen under New Orleans’s spell and a must-have souvenir for the millions of people who visit the city each year.

My Review

There's more to the New Orleans drinking scene than Hurricanes--think crisp Mint Juleps and sophisticated French 75s. This collection of New Orleans cocktails includes Manhattans and martinis, flips and fizzes, and Collinses and 75s along with some lighter, low-proof options and bar snacks to keep you fortified during cocktail hour. Display this beautiful book on your bar cart this fall or gift it to your favorite bartender (maybe you can reap the rewards.) Cheers!