The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual: Secret Recipes and Barroom Tales from Two Belfast Boys Who Conquered the Cocktail World

Winner of the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Cocktail & Bartending BookDead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in Lower Manhattan has dominated the bar industry, receiving award after award including World’s Best Bar, World’s Best Cocktail Menu, World’s Best Drink Selection, and Best American Cocktail Bar. Now, the critically acclaimed bar has its first cocktail book, The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual, which, along with its inventive cocktail recipes, also details founder Sean Muldoon and bar manager Jack McGarry’s inspiring rags-to-riches story that began in Ireland and has brought them to the top of the cocktail world. Like the bar’s décor, Dead Rabbit’s award-winning drinks are a nod to the “Gangs of New York” era. They range from fizzes to cobblers to toddies, a collection of classic cocktails each with its own historical inspiration. There are also recipes for communal punches as well as an entire chapter on absinthe. Along with the recipes and their photos, this stylish and handsome book includes photographs from the bar itself so readers are able to take a peek into the classic world of Dead Rabbit.This is more than a recipe book―it’s a portal to another era.Historical Cocktails: Discover dozens of recipes from fizzes to toddies, all inspired by the notorious "Gangs of New York" era of the 19th century.Punch Recipes: Master communal punches perfect for any gathering, drawn from the Dead Rabbit’s award-winning menu.An Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Story: Go behind the scenes with founders Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry on their incredible journey from Ireland to the top of the cocktail world.A Chapter on Absinthe: Delve into the history and methods behind the Green Fairy with a full chapter dedicated to absinthe cocktails and service. Read more