Backyard Bartender 55 Cool Summer Cocktails

Muggy afternoons spent poolside, picnics at the beach, parties under a starry sky; summer is all about relaxation and fun. And when the mercury climbs, there' s no better way to unwind than with an ice-cold cocktail. With more than fifty recipes for stylish martinis and fizzy libations that celebrate summer' s laid-back attitude, "The Backyard Bartender" brings out your inner mixologist and turns your yard into summer' s coolest hangout. Frozen, on the rocks, or shaken, "The Backyard Bartender" offers an array of must-try concoctions that celebrate the season. Nicole Aloni includes creative recipes based on summer' s freshest ingredients, refined interpretations of classics like martinis and sidecars, plus nonalcoholic quaffs with plenty of zing. Why not try a: Spicy Ginger Blush Martini Aromatic Lavender Lush Dessert-inspired Key Lime Pie Swimming Pool-blue The Deep End From cocktail lingo to the tools of the trade, you' ll find everything you need to transform your backyard into a summer retreat.Aloni, Nicole is the author of 'Backyard Bartender 55 Cool Summer Cocktails', published 2007 under ISBN 9780307381057 and ISBN 0307381056.