Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book
Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks
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Publisher Description
Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernized, or celebrated recipes, by the James Beard Award–winning author of Jubilee.
A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Food Network, Good Housekeeping, Garden & Gun, Epicurious, Vice, Library Journal
Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice spotlights the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture, with classic and modern recipes inspired by formulas found in two centuries’ worth of Black cookbooks. From traditional tipples, such as the Absinthe Frappe or the Clover Leaf Cocktail, to new favorites, like the Jerk-Spiced Bloody Mary and the Gin and Juice 3.0, Toni Tipton-Martin shares a variety of recipes that shine a light on her influences, including underheralded early-twentieth-century icons, like Tom Bullock, Julian Anderson, and Atholene Peyton, and modern superstars, such as Snoop Dogg and T-Pain.
Drawing on her expertise, research in historic cookbooks, and personal collection of texts and letters, Toni Tipton-Martin shows how these drinks have evolved over time and shares the stories of how Black mixology came to be—a culmination of generations of practice, skill, intelligence, and taste.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
James Beard Award winner Tipton-Martin (Jubilee) explores the storied history of Black contributions to the world of mixology in this enlightening and appealing volume. She pulls recipes from her extensive collection of African American cookbooks dating back as far as 1827, testing and adapting the drinks to make them accessible to anyone with a liquor cabinet. These stellar libations are sorted into four categories: "fermented, brewed and steeped" (including strawberry wine and ginger beer), batch-made (eggnog, champagne punch), shaken (a sidecar, a cosmopolitan), and stirred (gin and juice, sazeracs). From a classic whiskey sour to a delightful pineapple-lemon highball, there is something here for every taste. Some drinks are instantly recognizable, such as a bellini or a strawberry wine cooler, while others are less well-known. Among the latter are a potent absinthe frappé, a simple yet beautiful gin-based cloverleaf, and a beet-a-rita, an unusual take on a traditional margarita. Tipton-Martin intersperses historical insights throughout, with stories of taverns, jazz clubs, and individual Black mixologists adding delightful context. It's a satisfying combination that sates both the mind and the palate.
