Spirits Sugar Water Bitters

In Spirits Sugar Water Bitters, nationally recognized bartender, spirits expert and DC native Derek Brown tells the story of the cocktail's birth, rise, fall and eventual resurrection, tracing the contours of the American story itself. In this spirited timeline, Brown shows how events such as the Whiskey Rebellion, Prohibition, and the entry of Hawaii into the United States shaped the nation's drinking habits.

Spirits Sugar Water Bitters features 45 recipes for rediscovered classics and inspired originals. A wonderful mix of geography, history, culture and taste.

• Hardcover, 8.1" x 6.2" x 1.1"

• Publication date: March 12, 2019