Shaken: Drinking with James Bond and Ian Fleming, the Official Cocktail Book [9780062896254]

Overview

Readers can explore James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s writing on the pleasures of drinking and mix themselves fifty delicious cocktails from recipes inspired by his books and developed by award-winning London bar, Swift.

Both Bond and Fleming were partial to a stiff drink. In both fiction and real life, cocktails were an important and well-chosen accompaniment to adventure and daring and often relaxing. In this official James Bond cocktail recipe book, Fleming made the Martini famous with Bond’s ritual of always ordering it “shaken, not stirred”. But in every James Bond book a wide selection of strong, sophisticated and carefully crafted drinks are essential details to the story.

The recipes in Shaken are divided into five categories: Straight Up; On the Rocks; Tall; Fizzy; and Exotic. Sip on inventions such as Smersh, Moneypenny, That Old Devil M and Diamonds Are Forever, as well as classic Bond cocktails such as the Vesper—and, of course, the Dry Martini. Each recipe is illustrated by a stunning full-color photo of the drink and wonderful extracts from Fleming’s writing—taken from the passage where the drink was featured or a place, character, or plot that inspired it.

Shaken features a foreword written by the novelist’s nephew, Fergus Fleming, as well as plenty of his writing on whisky, gin, rum, and other spirits.

This essential mixology guide for fans of 007 includes:

• Fifty Classic & Inventive Recipes: Discover cocktails developed by the award-winning London bar, Swift, inspired by the thrilling world of James Bond.
• Iconic 007 Cocktails: Master the Vesper, the Dry Martini, and other legendary drinks ordered by Bond himself.
• A Toast to Ian Fleming: Each recipe is accompanied by wonderful extracts from Fleming’s original writing, where the drink was featured or inspired.
• Beautiful Bar Book: Stunning full-color photography of each drink makes this the perfect addition to any home bar.