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Liquid Intelligence
The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail
Book • 2015
In *Liquid Intelligence*, Dave Arnold and his collaborators at Booker & Dax investigate temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration, and acidity to enhance classic cocktails and invent new ones.
The book features over 120 recipes and nearly 450 color photographs, covering simple techniques like making crystal-clear ice cubes and advanced methods such as clarifying cloudy lime juice with enzymes and using liquid nitrogen.
It is a problem-solving approach to cocktail making, grounded in attentive observation and creative techniques, making it a standard for bartenders and drink enthusiasts.
The book features over 120 recipes and nearly 450 color photographs, covering simple techniques like making crystal-clear ice cubes and advanced methods such as clarifying cloudy lime juice with enzymes and using liquid nitrogen.
It is a problem-solving approach to cocktail making, grounded in attentive observation and creative techniques, making it a standard for bartenders and drink enthusiasts.
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