Though the concept of drinking in the morning is hardly a new idea (the first mention of the cocktail in 1803 referred to a beverage drunk at 11a.m.), Joseph takes daytime tippling very seriously. Here, the pop culture writer presents over 100 recipes for morning, noon, and afternoon drinks, as well as a smattering of dishes to enjoy with a beverage. Joseph devotes plenty of attention to brunch classics like the Mimosa and the Bellini, and provides ideas for variations, as in his Geisha Whirl, which substitutes soy sauce and wasabi for a Bloody Mary's Worcestershire and horseradish. But the true stars are cocktails like the Corpse Reviver Number 2, which features absinthe and gin; the sweet and bubbly French 75; and the triple wallop of rum, gin, and brandy in the aptly named Fog-Cutter. Hardcore cocktailers will appreciate tips on creating infusions, syrups, and other ingredients, while entertainers will find a handful of brunch suggestions (e.g., Eggs Benedict and Chocolate Chip and Bacon Pancakes). Joseph even goes so far as to merge the two: the Kilrain Fight uses Cocoa Puffs cereal to infuse steeped black tea that's then mixed with Irish whiskey, lemon, orgeat, and mint. Given the range of recipes here, hosts and guests alike will be happily measuring out mornings and afternoons with coffee spoons and cocktail stirrers. Photos.
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Peter Joseph tears the bed sheets off a most neglected class of entertainment, that of the bibulous brunch. Peter approaches his subject with the sense and sensibility of a scholar and the astute consideration of a seasoned son of Bacchus! Any revelation of a new cocktail opportunity ought to be met with a Pulitzer nomination, if not one from Dr. Nobel—speech, Mr. Joseph, speech!
Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully put together, Boozy Brunch is a refreshing quaff, indeed.
Joseph has concocted over 100 new recipes that are sure to jolt you awake in the morning.
This is an erudite, entertaining and encyclopedic tour through boozy breakfasts and brunches, written with great charm and chastening knowledge of cocktails, sprinkled with humorous quotations and excellent photography that will appeal to even the glassiest-eyed pre-noon imbiber.
Classic and contemporary cocktail recipes for breakfast parties in a pretty and colorful hardcover. Joseph suggests food pairings, provides drink histories, and sprinkles cocktail quotes like sugar on the rim.
The book is written in a jaunty style that doesn’t entirely take itself seriously, mixing up quips, scoops of information, trivia, recipes and quite a few laughs into the book equivalent of a cocktail shaker before giving it a damn good shake.
Peter Joseph's Boozy Brunch is the weekend companion you've been dreaming of. Whether your tastes run toward a Champagne cocktail, a Bartender's Breakfast, or a Salty Dog, you'll find the right match for your kind of Sunday morning.
[T]he perfect gift for the lush who has everything.
Great for new twists on old cocktails and also the classic oldies, but always goodies.. .. I’m also now prepared to drink more than a mimosa before noon.
Drinking before the evening doesn't make one a drunk if you show the right tastes. "Boozy Brunch: The Quintessential Guide to Daytime Drinking" is a bartending guide from Peter Joseph as he presents a daytime array of alcoholic beverages one can create for a bit of classy daytime drinking, bringing variations into coffee and tea, in addition to fruit and vegetable mixes as well. "Boozy Brunch" is a strong addition to any cookbook or general bartending collection.
Moving beyond Blood Marys and Irish coffee, a new book turns the weekend's daytime drinking tradition into an art form.
Journalist and book editor Joseph here presents a thorough and enticing collection of beverage recipes. Almost every imaginable form of alcoholic beverage is included, and combinations range from the traditional to the distinctive. There are lots of helpful tips on preparing the mixers and syrups used in some of the recipes (e.g., homemade V8, simple syrup, and whipped egg whites). Drinks range from variations on a Bloody Mary to gin combinations like the Pink Lady to lesser-known beverages, e.g., Papa's Twinkle (champagne, rum, and maraschino liqueur with grapefruit and lime juice). Joseph includes food recipes as well, mostly for brunch-appropriate egg dishes. VERDICT It's great to have a new take on brunch drinks, and Joseph includes plenty of recipes for novices as well as more elaborate and original cocktails. Anyone interested in including alcoholic beverages in daytime entertaining will appreciate this book.—Elizabeth Rogers, CEF Lib. Syst., Plattsburgh, NY
