The Ice Book

Auteur

Camper English is a cocktails and spirits writer and speaker who has covered the craft cocktail renaissance for over fifteen years, contributing to more than fifty publications including Popular Science, Saveur, Details, Whisky Advocate, and Drinks International. After much experimentation, in 2009 he revealed a simple method for making clear ice that is now used all over the world. He has since written dozens of articles and given talks about ice internationally. His previous book is Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. He is based in San Francisco.

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-Author is recognized as the expert in directional freezing, the technique for making clear ice for high-end cocktails

-Features gorgeous photography and a fun, gifty trim

-Strong web and social media presence (Alcademics) and established following in cocktail community

-Previous book Doctors and Distillers, a history of medicinal uses for alcohol, published in July 2022 by Penguin

Résumé
Ice expert Camper English reveals how directional freezing creates crystal clear cocktail ice. He also offers easy-to-follow lessons on how to shape ice, freeze objects in it, and even monogram it. Both instructional and inspirational, The Ice Book will help you take your beverages to the next level while learning a little science along the way.

Contenu

1. Ice in Theory
   
   2. How to Make Clear Ice
   3. Cutting and Shaping Ice
   4. Freezing Objects in Ice
      Appendix 1: Troubleshooting and Ice Storage
      Appendix 2: Buying Guide
      About the Authors