{"product_id":"the-martini","title":"The Martini","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Martini, \u003c\/em\u003eaward-winning journalist, \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times \u003c\/em\u003ecolumnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favourite drinks – one that’s bewitched bartenders, artists, authors, film-makers and barflies for more than a century.   Over the course of 60 recipes, she charts the Martini’s journey from the smoky saloons of 1880s New York to the hottest cocktail joints of the 21st century. Discover old-time Martini twists like the Flame of Love and the Tuxedo in the section on Vintage drinks, or turn to Honorary for fun and fruity updates on Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The Classic section, which covers the likes of the Dry Martini, the Vesper and the Gibson, will delight Martini purists, while the Contemporary chapter showcases new-wave Martini recipes from some of the world’s top mixologists.   Peppered with anecdotes from the drink’s rich history and Alice’s travels round the world in search of the ultimate recipe, \u003cem\u003eThe Martini\u003c\/em\u003e voyages from the speakeasies of Tokyo and the dive bars of Brooklyn to the swankiest hotels of St James’s. Discover the best Martini to pair with oysters; explore variations infused with olive oil, shiso and jasmine tea; find out why your most important tool is your freezer; and the \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e reason James Bond liked a shaken, not stirred, Martini.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646327513279,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9152\/3519\/files\/themartini.jpg?v=1779117613","url":"https:\/\/nookliving.net\/products\/the-martini","provider":"nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}