Monday, November 25, 2019

Snag a Cold Brew Maker for 50% Off During Wayfair’s Blowout Black Friday Sale

If you’re in search of discounted home goods, Wayfair is, perhaps, the authority. And right now they’re getting the holiday sales started with their Early Access Black Friday Blowout. Shoppers can find everything from major home appliances to dining room furniture…and so much more. There is an abundance of discounted products, so we’ve rounded up our top picks for kitchen and home items to help you navigate the Black Friday madness. Check out our selections below and visit Wayfair for their full selection of items on sale for biggest shopping holiday of the year.

Cuisinart Professional 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $177.67 

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At 74 percent off, this 13-piece stainless steel cookware set is at an insane discount.. The set includes a saucepan, a saute pan, a pour saucepan with straining lid, a stock pot with lid, a Dutch oven with straining lid, a small skillet, a large skillet and a steamer insert. It’s an amateur chef’s dream. Buy Now

Wusthof Gourmet Knife Set with Board, $99.99 

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Made from high-carbon stainless steel, Wusthof knives are highly durable and built to last for years. Normally these knives come at a high price, which is why we are going to grab this three- piece set for less than $100 while we can. Buy Now

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker, $70.32 

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Whip up your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt at home in just 25 minutes with this fun kitchen appliance from Cuisinart. It’s the perfect gift for anyone with a major sweet tooth. Buy Now

Black + Decker Air Fry Toaster Oven, $47.99

Wayfair

This five-in-one appliance from Black + Decker allows you to do it all. Toast, bake, broil, warm and air fry all your favorite dishes with this stainless steel toaster oven. Buy Now

Rapid Cold Brew Coffee Maker, $59.15

Wayfair

Make up to seven cups of cold brew in only five minutes with this Rapid Cold Brew coffee maker. It’s on sale right now for 54 percent off, so it’s a deal you won’t want to miss.Buy Now



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Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: The Best Gourmet Food and Drink Gifts

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With Thanksgiving (and Black Friday) fast approaching, holiday shopping season is in full swing.

If you’re still searching for the perfect present for your best friend, favorite family member, co-worker, good neighbor, or mere acquaintance, we have suggestions. From fabulous individual food and drink gift ideas to ongoing food and beverage subscriptions and even tools to help your foodie friends and fam make great meals at home, we’ve picked the best presents for all sorts of palates, personalities, and situations.

Check out all of our gourmet food and drink gift guides below—and check back often, as we’ll be updating the list regularly. Click a link below to jump to a specific category or just keep scrolling to see them all!

Gourmet Food Gifts

Edible Advent Calendars for 2019

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Harry and David

Get ready to count down the days til Christmas with a parade of edible (or drinkable) treats. See our picks for the Best Food and Drink Advent Calendars for 2019.

Oprah’s Favorite Things on Amazon for 2019

Oprah's favorite things on Amazon 2019

Amazon

She’s back, and she’s picked some amazing products as usual, including plenty of food gifts, kitchenware, and home items! Yes, there are some splurges, but many of these are totally affordable. Check out Oprah’s Favorite Things on Amazon for 2019.

Secret Santa Food Gifts (That You Can Eat)

Jacobsen salt gift set

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These delicious gifts are great for present swaps at the office, but also perfect for lots of other people on your list. See our favorite Secret Santa food gifts, from chocolate to hot sauce.

Great Gifts for Acquaintances

bamboo hors d'oeuvres plates with wine holder

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Shopping for your close friends and family can be a trial, but picking a gift for someone you only sort of know is even harder. That’s why we collected some things practically anyone would love. See our picks for best gifts for neighbors, friends of friends, and acquaintances.

Hot Gifts for Spice Fiends

Truff hot sauce from Oprah's Favorite Things on Amazon

Amazon

Have a hot head on your list? These gifts are *fire emoji* (aka, perfect for them). See our picks for the Best Gifts for Hot Sauce Lovers.

Gourmet Stocking Stuffers Under $10

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Looking for a little something? These stocking stuffers are all under $10 (most under $5), and sure to please any food or wine fan. See our Favorite Stocking Stuffers Under $10.

Better-Than-Homemade Goodies You Can Order Online

Harry and David deep dish pumpkin pie

Harry and David

Whether you need dessert for your own holiday table or want to show someone love via baked goods, these cakes, cookies, pies, and more can be delivered nationwide. See the Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Best Mail Order Cookies, Cakes, Pies, and Treats to Order Online.

Best Gifts for Healthy Eaters

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Sakara

Got a friend who loves to eat, but puts a premium on healthy habits? See our Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Best Gifts for Food Lovers Who Are Also Health Nuts.

Great Gift Ideas for Cheese Lovers

Harry and David cheese gift

Harry and David

Curd nerds, cheddar heads, and brie fiends will all melt for these delightfully cheesy gifts. See our Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Best Gifts for Cheese Lovers.

Unique Food and Drink Experiences

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The Safari Collection

From cooking classes and culinary cruises to fun food museum tickets, these gifts are great for every type of food lover on your list, and the memories will last forever. See the Chowhound Gift Guide to Best Food and Drink Experiences.

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Star Gifts for “The Great British Baking Show” Fans

Amazon

Even those who still aren’t over losing Mary, Mel, and Sue will cheer up when they unwrap these showstoppers. See our Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Gifts for Fans of “The Great British Baking Show”.

Gourmet Drink Gifts

Best Beer Clubs and Beer Subscription Box Gift Ideas

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If you want to treat the suds lover in your life to an ongoing subscription, they’ll love you for it. See our Best Beer Clubs and Subscription Boxes guide.

Festive Craft Beers for Gifting

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If you’d rather put a bow on an actual bottle (or six), check out the best holiday craft beers to give.

Best Wine Subscriptions to Give as Gifts

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A nice bottle by itself is a great gift, but a wine subscription is the ultimate present for your favorite oenophile. See CNET’s Best Wine Subscriptions guide.

“Grape” Wine Gifts You Can Wrap

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Amazon

Still, if you want something you can actually wrap up and tie with a bow, try these charming (and useful) wine gadgets and gifts on for size instead. See our picks for best gifts for wine lovers (and don’t forget these other fun wine accessories).

Chic Bar Cart Gifts Under $100

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From lots of fun and thoughtful little extras to a couple of affordable bar carts themselves, these gifts are perfect for your favorite cocktail fan (with some picks for wine lovers and mocktail mixologists too). And there’s something for every budget, with nothing topping $100. See our Best Home Bar Gifts.

The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Gift Your Favorite Java Fiend

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Trade Coffee

Whether your favorite coffee fanatic is into fair trade, trendy drinks, maximum efficiency, or just good old espresso, there’s an ideal coffee subscription to give them (even one for dog lovers!). Check out our picks for Best Coffee Subscriptions.

Kitchen Gadgets & Tools

The Best Big-Ticket Kitchen Gadgets & Cookware to Give

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Mealthy

These kitchen tools, gadgets, and appliances are great gifts for anyone just starting to outfit a kitchen or in need of an upgrade (and anyone who’s been dreaming of an Instant Pot or air fryer but hasn’t gotten one yet). See our picks for the best cookware and kitchen appliances to give.

Tools That Make a Cook’s Life Easier

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Sur la Table

These kitchen tools are on a smaller scale but will still prove infinitely useful to any cook. Check out our favorite kitchen gadgets and tools to give.

The Best Dutch Ovens for Every Type of Cook

Le Creuset round Dutch oven

Sur la Table

Everyone needs a Dutch oven—they can do so much, and they look so good. These are our 10 favorite Dutch ovens of the year; they’ll hold up forever and make their new owner happy for a lifetime. See the best Dutch ovens of 2019.

Sizzling Skillets to Wrap Up This Year

All-Clad nonstick skillets

Sur la Table

A skillet is an absolute kitchen essential, and if you know someone who could use a new, high-quality pan, these are our favorites in every price range. See our picks for the best skillets of 2019.

Cookware Sets for Every Budget

All-Clad cookware set

Amazon

If you’re feeling generous and want to outfit a lucky cook with the works, we also picked out the best cookware sets for a range of budgets and preferences. See our collection of the best cookware sets of 2019.

The Best Direct-to-Consumer Cookware Brands to Buy

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Made In

In a whole other category, direct-to-consumer cookware brands offer great quality, often-stunning looks, and competitive prices as well; the only caveat is that you have to buy them online—but most of us already do that anyway. Browse the best direct-to-consumer cookware brands and pieces of 2019.

Cookbooks

The Best New Cookbooks for 2019

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There’s a slew of new cookbooks that have come out this fall (with a few more on the way) that are perfect for gift-giving season, whether your recipient’s a baker, a keto devotee, or a “Star Wars” fan. See our Favorite New Cookbooks for 2019.

The Best Holiday Cookbooks for a Truly Happy Season

“Holiday Cookies: Showstopping Recipes to Sweeten the Season” by Elisabet de Nederlanden

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These titles, both new and classic, will help you celebrate in style—with less stress—from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Check out The Best Holiday Cookbooks.

Meaty Reads for Carnivorous Cooks

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Amazon

Know a committed carnivore who loves to cook? See our picks for The Best Meat Cookbooks.

Toast-Worthy Wine Reads

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Amazon

For wine lovers who thirst for knowledge about their favorite grapes and those who want to cook with the good stuff, check out The Best Wine Books and Cookbooks.

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Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Best Books for Wine Lovers

There are many ways to consume wine, whether by a sip of a favorite bottle or a forkful of beef bourguignon, and also in the avid consumption of information about a topic whose nuances transect history, geography, meteorology, religion, gastronomy, and good, old-fashioned pleasure (just to name a few).

There are also many ways to cook with wine, though it would seem that the two most popular are: follow recipes that include wine in the ingredients, and pour yourself a glass to enjoy while you cook. It goes without saying that these approaches are not mutually exclusive, and dare I say, rather recommended as compatible processes.

For those in your life whose cooking process begins with an uncorking, regardless of whether any part of the bottle will get upended into the pot, as well as those who consider knowledge the more intoxicating part of a storied, alcoholic beverage, these 10 cookbooks and guides should serve as inspiration for grand cru wining and dining, where you, the generous gift-giver, definitely also stand to benefit.

“Wine Folly: Magnum Edition” by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack, $18.19 on Amazon

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For the beginning wine aficionado in your life, try “Wine Folly,” Madeline Puckette’s James Beard Award-winning original cuvée: a brilliant, infographic approach to tasting wine that provides color wheels to highlight common tasting notes among the world’s most popular grapes, along with contextualizing details such as regional specificity (i.e., why sauvignon blanc from New Zealand tastes different than sauv blanc from France.) In The Magnum Edition, the same approach is applied to over 100 grapes, with added sections on demystifying European labelling systems, and understanding structure: the interplay between sweetness, acid, tannin, and alcohol.Buy Now

“Wine Food: New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking” by Diana Frank and Andrea Slonecker, $18.38 on Amazon

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Wine pairing refers to the elusive interplay between what you are drinking with what you are eating. Diana Frank, natural wine bar and winery owner, turns the table on the usual approach, by putting the wine first, describing the characteristics in taste and texture of a popular wine, and then offering a recipe to complement it, along with context about why it works. Wines and their counterpart dishes cover a range of occasions, from brunch, to formal, to Tuesday. Whimsical watercolor illustrations also add to its heady nature.Buy Now

“The New Wine Rules: A Genuinely Helpful Guide to Everything You Need to Know” by Jon Bonné, $7.99 on Amazon

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This light, tight wine guide has the easy approachability of your favorite pinot grigio. Perfect for the wine lover in your life who’d like a little more info, rather than just defaulting to the second-least expensive selection, but doesn’t want to get too high brow about it. According to wine writer Jon Bonné, price is not necessarily reflective of quality. Cerebral discussions of terroir and vintage variation are eschewed in favor of democratic tenets such as “Drink the Rainbow” and “it’s never the wrong time to drink rosé.” Take the tedium out of wine adjectives by learning the eight you’ll ever need: fruity, herbal, spicy, dry, tannic, mineral, animal, and rustic. (Animal? Better buy a copy for yourself, too.)Buy Now

“Wine Lover’s Kitchen: Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Wine” by Fiona Beckett, $16.59 on Amazon

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Food writer Fiona Beckett takes cooking with wine to its ultimate expression: the inclusion of wine along all possible meals and categories. Wine for breakfast, wine for dessert, wine in friggin’ salad. For example: Radicchio and Blue Cheese Salad with Moscatel and Honey Dressing. Beckett also incorporates a variety of varietals and styles; cooking with wine is not limited to just crisp whites for deglazing a pan. See “Moscatel,” above, and feel free to have me over when you make Chestnut, Mushroom, and Madeira Tarts.Buy Now

“The Wine Bible” by Karen MacNeil, $18.32 on Amazon

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Like other texts with similar names, “The Wine Bible” is a manuscript of a certain length that devotees of its particular wisdom will find themselves returning to over and over. The beauty of Karen MacNeil’s writing is that one might find it equally filled with psalms and parables, transformation and drama. The foreword alone begins with rather stirring imagery illustrating the author’s fondness for Spain and its especially animal-forward wine. You’ll learn a ton about wine, without ever realizing you’re reading the preeminent textbook on the matter. Buy Now

“The Food & Wine Guide to Perfect Pairings” by The Editors of Food & Wine

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Compiled by the editorial team of Food and Wine Magazine, the fun of this cookbook is in its variety. The world’s most popular grapes and styles are each given 15 or more recipes to demonstrate different approaches to pairing, from mirroring to contrast, to quotable tenets such as “what grows together, goes together.” Far from just a singular culinary point of view, recipes are as diverse as the wines themselves: from plush and off-dry like Ina Garten, to grippy and robust like Sofia Coppola.Buy Now

“Natural Wine for the People: What It Is, Where to Find It, How to Love It” by Alice Feiring, $13.89 on Amazon

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There are trends in wine, and then there are revolutions. Natural wine and its devotees belong to the latter category. Natural wine is an unstoppable force, generally referring to the practice of making wine with as little vintner intervention as possible. James Beard Award-winner Alice Feiring offers a pithy and charming manual for being as in-the-know about this phenomenon, including best natural wine producers as well as restaurants and shops where it can be found.Buy Now

“Wine Bites: Simple Morsels That Pair Perfectly with Wine” by Barbara Scott-Goodman, $17.82 on Amazon

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Is the wine lover in your life also a snack lover? A perfectly elegant way to entertain with wine without the structure of a full, sit-down, multi-course meal is a classic cocktail party format, sub wines for the cocktails.  Small bites from salty to sweet and the wines that love them are delineated by snack category, i.e. Dips, Seafood, Fried Bites, etc. Wine and dip? Game changer. Includes a bonus category on assembling a perfect cheese plate.Buy Now

“The World Atlas of Wine, 8th Edition” by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, $44.49 on Amazon

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The truest study of wine begins with the map, understanding the rivers that carve the slopes for some of the world’s most sought-after wines, the fossil beds that create the soils that transmit themselves so clearly into the glass, and the relationship to the equator that dictates the ripeness of respective grapes. In the way great wines are balanced between fruit, acid, and alcohol, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson’s tome is balanced between scholarship, coffee-table appeal, and geekiness. Buy Now

“Season: Wine Country Food, Farming, & Friends” by Justin Wangler and Tracey Shepos Cenami, $31.40 on Amazon

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“Season” is a farm-to-table cookbook approach where the farm is within striking distance of a vineyard, and Master Sommeliers rub elbows with those that work the land. A celebration of the United States’ grand dame of wine, California, and its seasonal mindset, Wangler’s and Cenami’s book is as much about cooking and entertaining as it is about planting and harvesting.Buy Now



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12 Cocktail Books You Need for Your Home Bar

Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktail book

Unless you’re imbibing at happy hour or drowning your sorrows at the local dive, finding a cocktail for less than a Hamilton has become a virtual unicorn. Then, of course, there’s the exorbitant moustache wax and suspenders tax that’s levied for the privilege of being jammed into a so-trendy-it-hurts “speakeasy.” A hangover is painful enough; there’s no need to further the suffering by waking up to an empty wallet. Well, here’s a simple remedy: Mix things up at home. Thanks to the help of these trusty cocktail guides, you can learn the skills to prepare high quality libations without having to leave the house.

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“Meehan’s Bartender Manual” by Jim Meehan, $22.49 on Amazon

Meehan's Bartender Manual

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Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or experienced mixologist, Jim Meehan’s James Beard Award winning guide to all things booze is a must-own, covering everything from recipes, types of glassware, and assorted tricks of the trade. “Meehan’s Bartender’s Manual” offers a glimpse into the mind of the celebrated Gramercy Tavern and Pegu Club vet along with additional insight into what it takes to be your best behind the bar from over 50 of his colleagues.Buy Now

“The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails” by Mittie Hellmich, $14.13 on Amazon

The Ultimate Bar Book

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A veritable Encyclopedia Bar-tanica, “The Ultimate Bar Book” certainly lives up to its name. Whether you’re in need in of a recipe for a cocktail classic or a deep cut libation, Millie Hellmich’s essential compendium has got you covered. There’s even a section for hangover remedies which are sure to come in handy if you plan to take full advantage of this expansive guide.Buy Now

“Batch Cocktails: Make-Ahead Pitcher Drinks for Every Occasion” by Maggie Hoffman, $14.81 on Amazon

Batch Cocktails book

Amazon

If you’re planning on hosting a get-together, be it a boozy brunch, casual shindig, or an Ina Garten-approved Hamptons soiree, this book will be a life saver. “Batch Cocktails” includes 65 recipes for large-format, make-ahead mixed drinks (including non-alcoholic options) that are sure to satisfy your guests and, more importantly, save you plenty of time behind the bar.Buy Now

Related Reading: How to Stock a Low- and No-Alcohol Bar Cart

“Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails” by Shannon Mustipher, $19.28 on Amazon

Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktail book

Amazon

Rum expert Shannon Mustipher is helping usher in a new generation of Traders and Beachcombers with his refreshing take on tiki drinks. Moving beyond popular classics like the Zombie and Pain Killer, Mustipher offers an easy-to-follow guide to preparing unfamiliar—though instantly unforgettable—tropical libations with an emphasis on high quality ingredients.Buy Now

“Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail” by Dave Arnold, $23.79 on Amazon

Liquid Intelligence cocktail book

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Dave Arnold, the maverick mixologist behind New York City bar sensations Existing Conditions and Booker & Dax, breaks down the components of the “perfect cocktail,” examining not just what is used but why. Arnold’s culinary expertise comes in handy as he delves into the complexities of something as seemingly basic as ice along with the science of some of the more advanced techniques utilized in new wave cocktail preparation.Buy Now

“The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book” by Frank Caiafa, $17.87 on Amazon

The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

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Old-timey cocktails continue to be all the rage and this collection of recipes culled from the archives of New York’s famed Waldorf Astoria hotel hearkens back to those legendary pre-Prohibition days. From swizzles and shrubs, absinthe cocktails to whiskey and tansy (prepared with the leaves of the toxic flower), “The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book” takes readers on a nostalgic trip back a century, shining a light on throwback adult beverages that go beyond the martini and Manhattan.Buy Now

“Imbibe!” by David Wondrich, $17.78 on Amazon

Imbibe! book

Amazon

Chronicling the utterly fascinating and equally bizarre life of trailblazing 19th century bartender Jerry Thomas, David Wondrich offers the perfect blend of cocktail history and recipes. If you have a thirst for knowledge when it comes to the roots of our modern cocktail culture “Imbibe!” offers a thorough education.Buy Now

“The NoMad Cocktail Book” by Leo Robitschek, $19.35 on Amazon

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Get an inside look into the beverage program at New York’s famed NoMad Bar (which also has locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles) courtesy of the swanky booze den’s bar director Leo Robitschek. There are over 300 recipes including Robitschek’s famed cocktail creations which lean towards outside-the-box riffs on the classics. This is the ideal book for the open-minded willing to change up a Manhattan with the addition of crème de cacao infused with smoky Lapsang souchong or someone looking for an opportunity to break into that bottle of absinthe that’s been collecting dust.Buy Now

“Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions” by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, $22.99 on Amazon

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This James Beard Award winner takes the mother sauces approach to mixing drinks, focusing on the six “root recipes” old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whiskey highball, and flip. From there, Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, the trio behind game-changing New York bar Death & Co., provide the blueprint for cocktail mastery. From offering tried and true recipes to “next-level” techniques, “Cocktail Codex” is an indispensable resource for your mixology game regardless of your experience behind the bar.Buy Now

“Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way” by Rebekah Peppler, $14.48 on Amazon

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Class up your pre-party preparations with this light-hearted yet informative primer on French apéritifs. Not only will this James Beard award nominated book will help you make the most out of classy low-alcohol spirits such as sherry and Lillet Rouge, you’ll also find recipes for refined bites (think Radishes with Honey Butter and Ratatouille Dip) that will help get your evening started with a bang.Buy Now

“All Day Cocktails: Low (And No) Alcohol Magic” by Shaun Bryan and Nick Tesar, $18.99 on Amazon

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Farmers’ market meets glass in this sustainability-focused cocktail guide that proves rosé isn’t the only beverage worthy of all day imbibing. Boozy concoctions prepared with seasonal produce share the page with equally fresh and vibrant mocktail alternatives. You’ll also find 50 “prep” recipes for homemade cocktail additions such as bitters, syrups, and shrubs. Buy Now

“Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time” by Brad Thomas Parsons, $24.49 on Amazon

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It’s usually the patrons that spill their guts to bartenders but the latest effort from James Beard Award winner Brad Thomas Parsons flips the script. Featuring interviews with several of the nation’s most notable booze slingers, “Last Call” offers delightfully candid insight into what it’s like to be on the other side of the bar. The experts also reveal some of their favorite cocktails and share recipes to help you master them.  Buy Now

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