The Manhattan Cocktail

"The Manhattan Cocktail is mysterious, swanky, sexy, and sophisticated which instantly says something about the person who drinks one. Albert Schmid's in-depth look at this elusive tipple is both entertaining and insightful, just reading his book had me reaching for my mixing glass!"—Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist

"The Manhattan Cocktail is an excellent little book that could add variety to any bartender's recipe books. It would make a perfect gift for anyone who likes to be creative at cocktail parties."—Bowling Green Daily News

"Bourbon connoisseurs and amateur mixologists alike will find everything they need to know about this venerable beverage in The Manhattan Cocktail: A Modern Guide to the Whiskey Classic by chef Albert W. A. Schmid. Throughout [the book], Schmid weaves together the story of the essential players and significant milestones that have added depth and complexity to the story of the Manhattan over the years. Through anecdotal storytelling and an eye for the art of mixing drinks, this book reveals the rich origins of this truly American concoction and provides the knowledge necessary to pour the perfect glass."—Broadway World

"The Manhattan Cocktail: A Modern Guide to the Whiskey Classic . . . is a pretty little book that's perfect for stuffing the stockings of those hankering for a classic cocktail. Also suitable for fans of TV's Mad Men, which singlehandedly brought the drink back into popular culture. The author, who directs the Sullivan University hotel restaurant management program, includes more than 50 recipes."—Courier Journal

"Sullivan University spirits educator and author Albert Schmid . . . has penned the definitive guide to another iconic whiskey concoction, the Manhattan. [His] latest offering . . . contains more than 50 recipes as well as notes, anecdotes and an examination of the drink's history and ingredients."—Kentucky Monthly

"[This] is the essential guide covering everything that the aficionado needs to know about the cocktail through an examination of its history and ingredients while featuring more than 50 recipes with notes and anecdotes."—UKNow

"The attention-grabbing book's content is excellent for individuals interested in creating various mouthwatering Manhattan cocktails and knowing their sagas."—The Southeastern Librarian