Infused Liqueurs Book Review

Luscious Liqueurs by A.J. Rathbun

Feb 22, 2009 Vanessa LaBranche

For the home entertainer, a reference book with a delightful collection of 50 cocktail recipes for making easy infused liquors at home.

Infused liquors are very popular these days showing up in most fine liquor stores. Just about every spirit can be infused with intense flavors of fruit, nuts and spices. There are some great products that showcase the wonderful tastes of these spirits, but what if one could apply this same theory at home?

Luscious Liqueurs by A.J. Rathbun

A.J. Rathbun book starts with an awesome introduction to the world of making your own infused creations. For anyone who is nervous and has never made their own liqueurs, the author will ease your mind with in depth information starting with the basics of what is needed to making the best, infused liqueurs. Such tips include how to make and store your liqueur, tools required and how to choose the right kind of spirit to get the best results.

While browsing through his collection of cocktail recipes, one will be inspired to start making batches for themselves or as personal gifts. Some distinct recipes include Caribbean queen. This tasty drink includes fresh mango and coconut and will delight anyone who likes their drinks on the tropical side. Another unique recipe is heroic hazelnut. This nutty drink is made with raw hazelnuts and includes brandy and vanilla extract. This would make a great after dinner drink by itself or added to a cup of coffee.

Another nice feature of this reference book are the numerous colorful pictures of what some of the cocktails look like. For each recipe, the author does an excellent job explaining the cocktail and is humorous at times, offering tips, notes and serving suggestions.

Ending On A Sweet Note

For the sugar addict, the author has a mixed assortment of sweet drink recipes. The cocktail named eggsala is really decadent using whole eggs and milk. In this recipe, get ready to actually cook, as this requires beating egg yolks, brown sugar and milk in a saucepan until the heated mixture comes together before adding the required liquor. The end result is a thick, creamy drink sure to please the palette. To some, the recipe may be a little challenging to do, but it may be worth trying.

Home entertainers can expect family and friends to be impressed and delighted as they are presented with any of the recipes in this book. To purchase a copy order online at Borders or Amazon.com. The book can also be purchased by visiting the author’s website at ajrathbun.com where he offers sample recipes and video demonstrations.

Published by Harvard Common Press

ISBN 978-155832380-3

$12.95

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