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The Canon Cocktail Book: Recipes from the Award-Winning Bar Kindle Edition

by Jamie Boudreau (Author), James O. Fraioli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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“Integrates modern cooking technique with innovative classical cocktail preparation . . . invaluable for aspiring mixologists looking to go pro.”—Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book

Home to the Western Hemisphere’s largest spirit collection, Seattle bar Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium has achieved unprecedented, worldwide acclaim. Named Best Bar in America by Esquire, Canon received Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards for World’s Best Drinks Selection (2013) and World’s Best Spirits Selection (2015), and Drinks International included it on their prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars list.

In his debut, legendary bartender and Canon founder Jamie Boudreau offers 100 cocktail recipes ranging from riffs on the classics, like the Cobbler’s Dream and Corpse Reviver, to their lineup of original house drinks, such as the Truffled Old Fashioned and the Banksy Sour. In addition to tips, recipes, and formulas for top-notch cocktails, syrups, and infusions, Boudreau breaks down the fundamentals and challenges of opening and running a bar—from business plans to menu creation. The Canon Cocktail Book is poised to be an essential drinks manual for both the at-home cocktail enthusiast and bar industry professional.

“If you’re lucky enough to have drunk at Canon, the bar, you’ll find reading Canon, the cocktail book, remarkably similar: rich in detail, surprising, sometimes challenging, and always delightful. If you haven’t been to Canon, at least read the book. A few pages in and you’ll be on your phone, booking a flight to Seattle.”—David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch

“The collection is unassailable . . . This terrific resource is sure to send armchair bartenders scurrying to their shakers.”—Publishers Weekly

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Marmalade Sour from The Canon Cocktail Book

Why waste marmalade on your toast when you can have it in a cocktail? This recipe came about many moons ago while I was wandering around Vancouver’s great farmers’ market on Granville Island. Walking among all that amazing produce, I happened upon a stall featuring homemade preserves, and there came my epiphany that marmalade would be an obvious addition to a sour. After deciding on low-sugar marmalade, I messed around with various base spirits before I settled on cachaça, the Brazilian spirit made from sugarcane juice. The smoky fire of the cachaça was easily tamed by the tart sweetness of the marmalade, and a star was born! This modern classic now regularly makes its way onto our canon menu, usually around springtime.

Directions

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the cachaça, marmalade, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters, and egg white. Shake vigorously and finestrain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an edible flower, if desired.

Ingredients

2 ounces cachaça
2 tablespoons low-sugar orange, citrus, or grapefruit marmalade
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup (see below)
2 dashes orange bitters
1 large egg white
Edible flower, for garnish (optional)

Simple Syrup (Rich Syrup)

Makes about 1 liter

Simple syrup is commonly used in the industry: It is 1 part sugar to 1 part water; e.g., 4 cups sugar to 1 quart (4 cups) water. We don’t use 1:1 syrup at canon: Ours is a 2:1 syrup sometimes called “rich syrup.” For simplicity sake, we refer to the rich syrup as simple syrup interchangeably. It’s used the same way as simple syrup in our recipes because we don’t want to add unnecessary water to our cocktails. Our 2:1 ratio also makes our syrups last longer than the typical 1:1 recipes out there because the sugar acts as a preservative (just like alcohol). Quite often, we add a dash of “simple” to a cocktail that feels a little thin, lending a slightly more unctuous quality to the finished product. Feel free to switch the sugars in this recipe as well, but replacing white sugar with, let’s say, demerara, will yield very different syrup and therefore a very different cocktail.

Directions

Add the water and sugar to a large saucepan and bring to a low simmer

over medium heat. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Add the Everclear for stability, if desired. Pour into an appropriate-size bottle, cap, and refrigerate until needed.

Ingredients

4 cups distilled water
8 cups granulated white sugar
1 ounce Everclear grain alcohol 151 proof (optional)

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“If you’re lucky enough to have drunk at canon, the bar, you’ll find reading Canon, the cocktail book, remarkably similar: rich in detail, surprising, sometimes challenging, and always delightful. If you haven’t been to canon, at least read the book. A few pages in and you’ll be on your phone, booking a flight to Seattle.” —David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch “Ever since Jamie Boudreau first opened the doors to canon, the bar has been the brightest star in Seattle’s cocktail constellation. Now, The Canon Cocktail Book promises to blast you into this whiskey-laced firmament, offering everything from insights into the bar’s day-to-day to the intricacies of preparing canon’s best drinks. Grab a shaker, and buckle up—it’s gonna be a boozy ride.” —Paul Clarke, executive editor of Imbibe magazine and author of The Cocktail Chronicles “The Canon Cocktail Book memorializes the ceaseless curiosity and tenacious efforts of its bitters-loving, pyromaniac author Jamie Boudreau, whose recipe catalog deftly integrates modern cooking technique with innovative classical cocktail preparation. Much more than a drink primer, Boudreau’s book is the first bar owner’s manual of the century, written by one of the world’s most celebrated publicans, whose open, honest, hard-earned wisdom is invaluable for aspiring mixologists looking to go pro.” —Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book "Boudreau is a humble and enthusiastic host, generous with his cocktail tips (including some terrific practical advice on opening a bar of one’s own) and freely giving credit where credit is due in regard to each cocktail’s origin. As for the cocktails themselves, the collection is unassailable... This terrific resource is sure to send armchair bartenders scurrying to their shakers." —Publishers Weekly —

About the Author

JAMIE BOUDREAU started tending bar at age of 16. In 2011, after stints as a bartending consultant and writer, he opened Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium, a bar that houses the world's largest collection of American whiskey, in Seattle.

JAMES O. FRAIOLI is an award-winning cookbook author and a 2014 James Beard Award winner for Culinary Birds: The Ultimate Poultry Cookbook. He has 20 cookbooks to his credit, with additional cookbooks in production.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01I4FPKQQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Illustrated edition (November 1, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 40.5 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages

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Owner of canon: whiskey and bitters emporium in Seattle, WA.
Jamie Boudreau's cocktails and bars have been highlighted in most major print publications and even on TV shows such as the Big Bang Theory and Players. A 29 year veteran of the service industry, Jamie has performed at the top of his field for years, leading trends and informing the public with seminars around the world, his video series at Small Screen network, and before that with his cocktail blog.
Jamie has been called one of the world's greatest bartenders (Wired), one of the top ten mixologists of the past decade (Food & Wine), one of the top ten mixologists (Playboy) as well as Seattle Magazine's Best of the Decade, amongst other accolades.
canon's accolades:
WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS - Drinks International (as high as number 6 in the world)
WORLD’S 30 GREATEST BARS - Condé Nast
OUTSTANDING BAR PROGRAM FINALIST - James Beard
BEST WHISKEY BARS OF AMERICA - Various
WORLD’S BEST SPIRIT PROGRAM- Tales of the Cocktail
WORLD’S BEST DRINK PROGRAM - Tales of the Cocktail
BEST AMERICAN COCKTAIL BAR FINALIST - Tales of the Cocktail
WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL MENU FINALIST - Tales of the Cocktail
AMERICAN BARTENDER OF THE YEAR FINALIST - Tales of the Cocktail
WORLD’S BEST NEW COCKTAIL BAR FINALIST - Tales of the Cocktail
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James O. Fraioli
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JAMES O. FRAIOLI: (pronounced "fray-o-lee") is a talented and experienced cookbook author, and a 2014 James Beard Award Winner. He has 23 cookbooks to his credit, with additional books in production.
Seasoned, skilled, and recognized for both the speed and grace of his writing, Fraioli's cookbooks have garnered numerous literary and design awards. His titles have been featured on The Food Network, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and given as gifts to members of The White House staff. The author is notorious for teaming up with celebrity chefs and world-renowned restaurants to showcase the best the culinary world has to offer. Participating chefs over the years include James Beard award-winners John Ash, Tom Douglas, Bradley Ogden, Jacques Pepin, and Holly Smith, as well as Emeril Lagasse and Roy Yamaguchi. Fraioli's cookbooks have also appeared on dozens of national radio shows, including Martha Stewart Living Radio and Dining Around with Gene Burns. The author's beautiful and well-crafted books, continually noted for their exceptional prose, high production value, exquisite photography, and savory subject matter, have received further praise from such esteemed periodicals as Forbes Traveler, Reader's Digest, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the New York Times.
Prior to his successful book publishing career, Fraioli served as a contributing writer and editor for dozens of food and wine magazine publications, delivering more than 250 feature articles.
For more information, please visit: www.culinarybookcreations.com
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Eduardo Paez
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Not sure why other cocktail books receive way more praise than this one. I've been following Jamie Boudreau youtube videos and there's no doubt he knows what he's doing, the cocktails are very elaborate and delicious. You will have to spend some money in quality liqueurs and glassware to make it right, for instance, Jamie likes to use a lot of Chartreuse & Absinthe in his drinks, which is an amazing, but not cheap liqueurs. Get some coupe / nick and nora glasses and make sure you also add key bottles such as Lillet Blanc, St Germain, Antica Formula Vermouth, Benedictine and you'll be good to go. The pictures are really nice, every cocktail is very well explain. For a Mixologist aficionado, this is a must have book.

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Not sure why other cocktail books receive way more praise than this one. I've been following Jamie Boudreau youtube videos and there's no doubt he knows what he's doing, the cocktails are very elaborate and delicious. You will have to spend some money in quality liqueurs and glassware to make it right, for instance, Jamie likes to use a lot of Chartreuse & Absinthe in his drinks, which is an amazing, but not cheap liqueurs. Get some coupe / nick and nora glasses and make sure you also add key bottles such as Lillet Blanc, St Germain, Antica Formula Vermouth, Benedictine and you'll be good to go. The pictures are really nice, every cocktail is very well explain. For a Mixologist aficionado, this is a must have book.

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Zoe Hayes
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016
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I have most of the more recently published cocktail books; this is probably the best book for bartenders I've come across. The first couple of chapters are a great look behind the scenes of planning, opening and operating a working bar, and Boudreau's presentation is affectionate without being cute about either the concept of his bar or the experience of operating it. The recipes range from easily reproduced to more elaborate, and there are a few requiring unusual or hard-to-find ingredients that would be very difficult to make outside of a really good craft cocktail bar, but the few I've tried in the two weeks I've had it were excellent.

I strongly recommend this for professional bartenders or advanced enthusiasts. There are more expansive books that focus more on bar basics and spirit recommendations for relative rookies, but this is far superior for cocktail and bar inspiration and is already easily in my top 5 recommended purchases. I particularly appreciate the book's organization around types of cocktails, rather than spirit, and its inclusion of some underrepresented categories of drinks.

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Beautiful book with amazing recipes!
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After visiting Canon I had to buy the book for myself and my friends I went with. The drinks are amazing when prepared by the gifted bartenders at Canon. Now I can replicate these at home! Having sung the praises of the actual drinks, this is a beautiful book full of amazing recipes and photos. If only the book came with the beautiful glasses that are photographed in the book!

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Trader Bill
A cocktail book that is not a cocktail book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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Friends in Seattle told me about this whiskey bar. The first picture accurately gives you the feel as you enter the place. It has also been voted as one of the top 5-10 whisky bars in the world...no mean feat! As Boudreau readily points out is the intimacy that makes it unique is also a drawback due to only being able to seat only 32. I recommend sitting at the bar...especially the center if possible (the tables only accommodate four and they will not and cannot allow larger groups. I picked the Sazerac Experience (three ways).
I bought this book for the recipes but it is a must for anyone wishing to become a world-class bartender, and can save you a lot of grief if you are planning on opening a bar or restaurant!
The only thing that could have been improved was being able to find a cocktail without going to the index, but I did not deduct for that because Boudreau has created a journey! I own only one other guide I treasure as much as this: Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide, and have the first edition as well as a revised one. Vic Bergeron took cocktail inventing and mixing as sacred...Jamie does the same!

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Thank you Jamie!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
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I'm a big fan of Jamie Boudreau. As a professional bartender i find this book flawless, well-written and has deservedly earned its place among others in my shelf. Excellent recipes, amazing illustrations and provide a lot of knowledge in the making of syrups, shrubs infusions etc.. Totally recommended! The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is due to a little hit on the edge from the transportation i guess but the content is great.

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I would say this is a great purchase for anyone in the industry or anyone who ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017
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I ordered this book for my boyfriend for Christmas. He is a bartender and really enjoys reading up on new recipes and interesting stories. We live in Seattle and have been to Canon - what an enjoyable place to visit for food and drinks. Overall, I would say this is a great purchase for anyone in the industry or anyone who wants to learn a little more about cocktails.

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... Seattle that serves absolutely remarkable cocktails in a very cool (and tiny) space
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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Canon is a cocktail bar in Seattle that serves absolutely remarkable cocktails in a very cool (and tiny) space. I think I bought 5 of these over the holidays. Four for gifts and one for me. I love it as has everyone who received it. The book is beautiful--the cover and photos inside--and the recipes are fabulous as is, or as inspiration for your own concoctions.

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More than a traditional cocktail book
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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This is more than a traditional cocktail book. Well worth adding to the collection. It gives the reader a brief look into Seattle's most famous restaurant/bar. The aesthetics are impeccable. The recipes are equally flawless. I've discovered many of the tips helpful in creating my home bar. It's also fun to read about how some of their most popular cocktails are made.

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Mellemie
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Wunderschönes Buch. Viele tolle Cocktail Rezepte und auch wie der Ablauf in einer Bar ist. Alles in Englisch. Wunderschön aufgemacht, tolle Bilder und Beschreibungen. ❤️ Liebe es sehr!

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Very Good, good hard cover and delivery on time.

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Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2016
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What a great peek into the inner workings, tricks and tips from one of the world's great bartenders. Fun read.

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Libro di un famosissimo bartender proprietario di un altrettanto famoso cocktail bar a livello mondiale. Utile e soprattutto semplice da leggere.

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Favourite cocktail bar and book!!! Highly recommended. Great mix of recipes from very simple to absolutely insane.

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