A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood

(Hardback)

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A Quick Drink presents 100 cocktail recipesfrom two of the most respected mixologists in the industry, Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, in a guide for how to make better drinks at home, tailored to any mood or occasion.

Inspired by their experiences as cofounders of the popular, influential bartending competition for women called Speed Rackwhich hosts competitions to make drinks as quickly as possible using only ingredients provided onstageA Quick Drink expands on this model of efficiency as a guidebook to creating both original and classic cocktails, made from just a few common ingredients, and without time-consuming techniques. This book also offers Ivy and Lynnettes hard-earned wisdom gleaned from years in the industry, along with shining a spotlight on some of the other inspirational women in their field who have contributed a few of their own favorite recipes.

Each chapter contains cocktail recipes that adhere to a general style or sensibility, such as Celebratory and Sparkling or On Vacation, detailed explanations of why those recipes work so well, unique variations on well-known drinks, and a tutorial on how to develop your own signature cocktail. Mix and Marrero also add a few bonus tips on how you can make batched drinks for a group, and the ten essential things you need in your home bar.

A Quick Drink is a must-have for all women in the cocktail world and a perfect resource for professional bartenders and amateurs alike.

Includes Color Photographs

Reviews

The only thing better than shaking up one of the beautifully crafted cocktails from this book might be reading tales of the high-energy, highly competitive-in-the-best-way, and inspiring to women of all industries Speed Rack. -- Stephanie Izard * chef-partner of Girl & the Goat, Food Network Iron Chef *
Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero are the leading ladies of mixology! With Speed Rack, they have given women a safe space to share ideas and network. Now with their new book, A Quick Drink, they have once again showcased the incredible talents of women in the drinks industry. This book is a must for the home bartender and professional alike, chock-full of tried-and-true recipes for all seasons. I know what I will be buying my friends and family this year! -- Julie Reiner * judge of Netflixs Drink Masters, owner of the Clover Club, Leyenda, and Miladys *
Heres the book to empower badass women to do what they do best! I have followed Speed Racks journey and success and cant help being inspired each year! -- Nina Compton * chef-owner of Compre Lapin, Bywater American Bistro, and Ninas Creole Cottage, Top Chef runner-up and fan favorite *
Speed Rack has always been where good work mixes with big fun. This book has delicious recipes from a veritable who's who of international bartenders. They happen to be women, and are faster than lightning, and more accurate than a Swiss watch. -- Toby Maloney * author of The Bartenders Manifesto *

Author Bio

Lynnette Marrero had her bartending start at NYCs Flatiron Lounge. Since then, she has earned a James Beard nomination, created the MasterClass mixology program, become creative director for the non-alcoholic drinks company Apls, and launched Delola, a line of ready-to-drink spritzes in partnership with Jennifer Lopez.
Ivy Mix is the owner of the James Beardnominated bar Leyenda in Brooklyn and among many honors was named American Bartender of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail and Wine Enthusiasts Mixologist of the Year.
Megan Krigbaum has been writing about wine, cocktails, and travel for 20 years. Her work can be found in numerous publications; shes currently a contributing editor for Punch and was formerly a wine editor at Food & Wine.
Speed Rack, co-founded by Lynnette and Ivy in 2011, is an influential international highspeed bartending competition for women that raises money for breast cancer charities, while providing an important platform for thousands of outstanding bartenders. For this work, Lynette and Ivy have been recognized with the Tales of the Cocktail Philanthropy and Best Mentor Awards and the Icon Award from The Pink Agenda.