I’ve hinted here and there that I’ve been working on a book project called “Aphrodisiacs, with a Twist!”. The book is something I’ve been wanting to do for over three years and only recently figured out the best route to go down to make it a reality. This blog site, which I’ve just barely maintained through a collection of miracles and horrendous grammar, will convert into a website with news, recipes and a place to buy the book. Please keep the site in your blogroll and check it out as I update with progress about the book. Here is a little blurb I’ve put together that should explain the concept.
Aphrodisiacs, with a Twist! is designed for both home and professional bartenders, foodies, cocktail enthusiasts, couples, entertainers and theme parties. Fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs that are historical aphrodisiacs are used in making over 100 original “craft” style cocktail recipes that are creatively approachable to home bartenders while keeping the attention of the professionals. Today, people are drinking in ways never seen before in recorded history. Alcoholic foams, mists, gelatins, exotic fruits and vegetables are being married with homemade liqueurs, bitters and complex syrups. The world of the “craft cocktail” is vast and growing exponentially along with spirits like mezcal, cachaca and shochu. Home bartending is and has been a popular hobby throughout the 20th century and with more people opting to entertain at home the hobby bartender has more tools and passion at their disposal then ever thought imaginable.
Some of the more interesting sections of the book are carrots, mustard, damiana and even cheese. Yes, there will be a couple cheese cocktails.
Check out some of the people involved in the project:
Photographer: Charity Lynne, you can check out her website here.
Food Stylist: Kimberly Swedelius, she maintains her site here.
Book Design: Kate Basart, Union Page Works is here.
The Studio: In the old Bemis building in Seattle’s SoDo district, their website is here.
Follow me on my brand new twitter feed here. I will be updating my twitter weekly with shots and comments about the photo-shoots and general progress about the book. A facebook page will be coming soon! For those of you with Instagram accounts you can search me by name. I’ll leave you with a teaser drink picture from the carrot section!
By: Mark Sexauer
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