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SteamDrunks: 101 Steampunk Cocktails and Mixed Drinks
SteamDrunks: 101 Steampunk Cocktails and Mixed Drinks gently escorts you through the treacherous waters of 19th century mixology.
You'll find authentic Victorian punch recipes that could be confused for farmer's cheese, tea recipes which will knock you out rather than wake you up, and downright chewable eggy cream curdles.
Along the way, you'll also find some shockingly tast...more
You'll find authentic Victorian punch recipes that could be confused for farmer's cheese, tea recipes which will knock you out rather than wake you up, and downright chewable eggy cream curdles.
Along the way, you'll also find some shockingly tast...more
Kindle Edition, 158 pages
Published
January 19th 2012
by Palmyran Rebels
(first published January 1st 2012)
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What I was hoping was to find drink recipes that were made a.) before people had to get crazy trying to be more creative than the last 100 years of mixology and b.) recipes made before artificially flavored vodka. So far, it seems to be shaping up to be just that with a dash of humor for spice. "Grind those nuts like the souls of your indentured servants." It's a step in the first recipe. Enjoy.
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Okay, so I just finished reading this, which is saying something, since it's essentially a cookb...more
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Okay, so I just finished reading this, which is saying something, since it's essentially a cookb...more
This book was great value and is a must for any would be Victorian bar tenders out there or Steam Punk fans who want to delve a little deeper into that world.
Most the recipes are accessible and the average joe could make them at home without any special equipment although some of them sound pretty disgusting so I'm not sure if you would want to bother :/
The books style is jovial, tongue in cheek but informative and is an enjoyable read even if you never make any of the drinks.
Most the recipes are accessible and the average joe could make them at home without any special equipment although some of them sound pretty disgusting so I'm not sure if you would want to bother :/
The books style is jovial, tongue in cheek but informative and is an enjoyable read even if you never make any of the drinks.
Well, it's definitely a niche market. I guess the best I can say is that it is decently written and easy to read, probably well researched. But as far as entertainment value, not so much. And as far as usable recipes, well I spent more time thinking how gross all those fermented milk drinks had to be. LOL I admit there were several that I might try...not the milky drinks but some of the others. If you have a slight interest in the Victorian era drinks, then sure. I'll keep it on my bookshelf if...more
Strangely fascinating. Some of these recipes sound delightful, some of them made my eyebrows shoot up as I muttered,"People would actually DRINK that??" I may even try a few at the next party we have. (the Cherry Bounce sounds delicious!)
Haven't tried any recipes yet (we're thinking a tasting for the release of BioShock Infinite), but the descriptions of how to make the drinks are worth reading through even while sober! Hilarious.
Such a fun read and so informative. I downloaded it for the Kindle App on my laptop and it was a great format. I think I will purchase a physical copy. It is totally worth it.
A recipe book that makes you think and chuckle--yes anything by Alton Brown. A recipe book that might make you gag just a bit (milk punches? ew) and laugh loudly--yes SteamDrunks. I appreciate the authenticity of the recipes --being someone who had a few degrees in English Lit, but I also appreciate the modern alternatives. Why? because I also have parties and don't want to poison my guest but might want to give them a taste of the Victorian era (just not the food poisoning that was probably com...more
This collection is an interesting assortment of classic drink recipes. The author is entertaining and funny.
Hysterically funny, even for this non-drinker. A great recommendation from my friend Hannah.
Hilarious text, interesting recipes.
Interesting ideas, most of them anyway. I'll post when we test some.
History and drinking for airship captains. Lots of recipes, some unusable, some intriguing. Writing is totally entertaining.
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