Bay Area Cocktails: A History of Culture, Community and Craft

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The book explores the evolution of the cocktail in America, particularly highlighting the Bay Area's pivotal role in its revival post-Prohibition. It delves into the contributions of innovative distillers, chefs like Alice Waters, and passionate bartenders who fostered a vibrant cocktail culture. Through oral histories and recipes, the author, Shanna Farrell, presents a narrative that showcases how the region influenced the art of elevated drinking, establishing a significant culinary movement by the 1990s.