Ten Drinks That Changed the World

by Seki Lynch, Tom Maryniak (Illustrator)

- The history, rituals and world-changing properties of ten spirits- Includes cocktail recipes- Written by London bartender and poet Seki Lynch, with original illustrations by Tom Maryniak. Walk into any bar, in almost any part of the world, and there, on the back shelf you're likely to see Vodka, Gin, Scotch, Bourbon, Brandy, Rum, Soju, Tequila, Absinthe, Vermouth. These drinks helped shape our culture; inspired authors and painters, brought both anarchy and harmony and even, in some cases, induced mass hysteria. In 10 Drinks That Changed the World, bartender, poet and writer Seki Lynch tells the stories behind the spirits. Tracing the origins of each drink, he dissects the ingredients and locates the first makers, exploring how perceptions and consumption levels have ebbed and flowed through the centuries. Cocktail recipes, lists of artisan makers and insights from the great, good and notorious drinkers of history help complete the r�sum� for each drink. London artist Tom Maryniak has created original illustrations of each drink for the book.

Genres: Nonfiction

216 pages, Hardcover

Published November 20, 2018

Reviews

[Lucy George]

A fascinating trip through the heady world of booze written by the elegant mixologist at The Society Club, Soho. Intriguing historical detail coupled with entertaining stories and cocktail recipes. Well worth a read - and a good present too. I can't wait for the next quiz night when a question comes up about Baijiu. A must have for anyone who thinks they know all there is about cocktails.

[Chad Sutherland]

Three and three-quarter stars
A charming little book that has a surface amount of knowledge on the ten most popular & famous alcoholic spirits from around the world. There’s no deep dives here, merely a trivia-game amount of knowledge that will impress your friends and start conversations with them over a cocktail or spirit. A quick read, one could finish this in an afternoon.

[Dei Mur]

Llyfr tlws, llawn ffeithiau difyr. Sicr o fynd yn ôl ato.

A beautiful book full of interesting facts. Certain to refer to it again as I sample the contents!