The Cocktail Cabinet: Aperitif: The essential drinks every aperitif lover should know
By (Author) Kara Newman
Illustrated by Giacomo Bagnara
Smith Street Books
Smith Street Gift
2nd September 2025
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Contains 1 Book
53
Width 95mm, Height 135mm
Whether you're in the mood for a classic negroni or aviation, aperitifs lay the foundation for countless timeless cocktails. Without them, we wouldn't be sipping on classics like the Aperol spritz or French 75.
The Cocktail Deck: Aperitif brings together 50 essential recipes to suit any occasion, from the herbal complexity of a Boulevardier to the fruity elegance of a Kir royal.
With mid-century-inspired illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, this deck is the ideal pick for budding mixologists and bartending experts.
Kara Newmanis a spirits and cocktail writer based in New York. She reviews spirits for Wine Enthusiast magazine, where she's also a writer-at-large. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and PUNCH. She's the author of seven cocktail books.
Giacomo Bagnara is an illustrator and artist living in Verona, Italy. His work has been recognised over the last years by American Illustration and the Society of Illustrators of NY. Avid observer, Giacomo loves exploring different perspective of the everyday life questioning his own perceptions.