Bourbon Is My Comfort Food

by Heather Wibbels, Susan Reigler (Foreword by)

Overview

Bourbon Is My Comfort Food reveals the delicious beauty of bourbon cocktails and the joy of creating them. Whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will gain the knowledge to make great bourbon cocktails, share them with friends and family, and expand their whiskey horizons—because the only thing better than bourbon is sharing it with a friend.

From building your home bar to basics on cocktail technique, Heather Wibbels showcases more than 140 variations on classic bourbon cocktails—like the Old-Fashioned, the Manhattan, Whiskey Sours, Highballs, Juleps, and more—in approachable ways. The book also features several Cocktail Labs, which invite readers to explore classic cocktail elements and experiment with flavors, textures, infusions, syrups, and garnishes.

But more than that, Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a celebration of ten years of bourbon education and cocktails by Bourbon Women, the first group dedicated to women and their love of the spirit. Wibbels celebrates with cocktails from the Bourbon Women leadership team, branches across the nation, and winners from the group's annual Not Your Pink Drink contest. Get out your cocktail shaker and explore the wide world of bourbon cocktails with Heather Wibbels and Bourbon Women!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813186917
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	121 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Heather Wibbels is an award-winning mixologist, former chair of the Bourbon Women Board of Directors and current managing director, photographer, and digital content creator. Wibbels works with brands and companies to develop cocktails and deliver cocktail education for home mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts, turning cocktail lovers into whiskey drinkers one drink at a time. She develops, writes, and photographs content for her own website as well: www.CocktailContessa.com.

Heather Wibbels is an award-winning mixologist, chair of the Bourbon Women Board of Directors, photographer, and digital content creator. Wibbels works with brands and companies to develop cocktails and deliver cocktail education for both the home mixologist and cocktail enthusiast, turning cocktail lovers into whiskey drinkers one drink at a time. She develops, writes, and photographs content for her own website as well: www.CocktailContessa.com.
Susan Reigler is a former restaurant critic for the Louisville Courier-Journal and a current correspondent for Bourbon+ and American Whiskey magazines. She has also authored or coauthored six books on bourbon, and in 2019, she was inducted into the Order of the Writ.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Bourbon Bar Basics: Mix at Home Like a Pro
Stocking Your Bar: Shopping for Bourbon, Spirits, and Mixers
Bourbon and Spirit Infusions
The Old Fashioned: The Grandmama of All Whiskey Cocktails
The Manhattan: A Cocktail Classic for the Bourbon Drinker
Whiskey Sours: Bourbon and Citrus Steal the Show
Highballs, Mules, and Bubbles: Bourbon Refreshments in a Tall Glass
Juleps: More than a Drink at the Track
Other Bourbon and Whiskey Classic Cocktails
Bourbon Dessert Cocktails: Sweets in a Glass
Party Cocktails: Batching Bourbon Drinks like a Pro
Bourbon Women's Not Your Pink Drink Bourbon Women Contest Winners
Bourbon Cocktails Across the Country: Drinks from Bourbon Women Branches
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
About
Index

Editorial Reviews

Bourbon Is My Comfort Food, by Heather Wibbels, showcases classic bourbon cocktails. And whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will learn to step up their bourbon cocktail game, and go on to share those recipes with friends and family, expanding their whiskey horizons.

The Whiskey Wash

The book with more than 140 recipes is a primer not just on making great cocktails but it takes the reader on a journey of how to manipulate flavors on their own to create perfectly balanced cocktails to meet one's own palate.

Distillery Trail

Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full page color photography, this coffee-table style edition of Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is an elegant compendium of thoroughly 'user friendly' recipes for memorable bourbon based cocktails and other drinks—and begins with practical 'how to' and 'what to do' information on Bourbon Basics and Stocking Your Bar. While also available in a digital book format, Bourbon Is My Comfort Food will prove to be a prized addition to personal, professional, and community library Wine/Beer/Spirits collections.

Midwest Book Review

If bourbon is your thing, or you're even just a little interested, this book will be a great addition to your bar cart. This brilliantly illustrated book is bursting with so much information, including cocktail tips, recipes, infusions, syrups, and more, for everyone from the home enthusiast to drinks professionals to enjoy.

Natalie Migliarini

Heather Wibbels, aka the Cocktail Contessa, represents the best of Bourbon Women here. Not only are her—and contributors'—cocktails delicious, they are beautiful, too. Follow her guidance to elevate your home bartending to new heights!

Susan Reigler

This book is for everyone from beginner to seasoned bar professional. It will inspire you to explore your creativity with ease and professional tips and techniques to make delicious, impressive cocktails that enhance every occasion. Whether you are after a recipe for a classic, or one with a twist, or a decadent after dinner dessert cocktail, you will find what you need with easily understood instructions. The photos alone will trigger your inner adventurous spirit. Just a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to learn about whiskey cocktails and what can move you to have fun and enjoy whiskey in the comfort of your home with family and friends alike.

Andrea Wilson

Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is just what every bourbon lover needs on their bar cart. Heather has done a stand-up job of presenting bourbon in a way that is approachable yet wildly informative. I learned something new in nearly every section of the book. Heather takes us on a ride with her cocktail recipes, expanding classic cocktails into creative and flavorful riffs. There's a little something for everyone!

Alyson Brown

When Heather Wibbels first joined the Bourbon Women Association, she liked to 'dabble' in cocktail making, until she witnessed the tremendous outpouring of excitement for her dynamic mixology creations from an enthusiastic group of women. Fast forward to Bourbon Is My Comfort Food, a collection of the very best in creative cocktails and the story along the way of the Cocktail Contessa, a true Bourbon Woman!

Peggy Noe Stevens

Visually stunning! Heather's cocktails when presented live are just as beautiful as they are photographed. Her photography reminds me of the stunning style of the late artist Julius Friedman, crisp, colorful and enticing! With that said, the cocktails presented within are in themselves works of art that appeal to all the senses. Visually inviting you to embrace the aromas, savor the flavors and imagine the sounds of the ice hitting the glass, the shaking and stirring that invites the conversation and laughter when shared.

Chris Zaborowski

It has been a joy watching Heather develop her talent for combining flavors into wonderfully creative cocktails. In this beautiful book, she encourages readers to push their own palates with prompts for riffing on her easy-to-follow recipes. Her tips will have you shaking and stirring like a pro.

Carla Harris Carlton (The Bourbon Babe)

Heather Wibbels' Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a wonderful book for beginning and experienced mixologists. Strong sections on the standards, creative spins on the classics and beautiful pictures make this book a worthwhile addition to your cocktail bookshelf.... Ultimately, although some of Wibbells' recipes are time-intensive, it's a good book for a variety of audiences. For beginner mixologists, the book provides a great road map for drink-making and an aspirational pathway forward; for experienced amateurs, the book challenges some conventional wisdom and inspires innovation and adventure; for drinkers, it's a great gift to motivate your favorite home bartender.

Bowling Green Daily News - Rob Hale

Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a cocktail book that drinkers want: a tool that's long on detailed technique and chock-full of insights on amendments. Wibbels's well-tested recipes are easy to follow and sure to inspire home and pro mixologists alike. While her skill as stylist and photographer for the book is impressive, don't let those images keep you flipping pages on the couch. Wibbels wrote this book to get readers out of their seats and making drinks at home.

Steve Coomes

Cocktail Contessa Heather Wibbels demystifies the art and science of the thoughtfully-crafted home cocktail, a pursuit that was almost lost to history after the shelf-stable cocktail mixer fad of previous decades. This book proves that anyone can make and enjoy bespoke cocktails at home with a little bit of planning.

Maggie Kimberl

Bourbon Is My Comfort Food reveals the delicious beauty of bourbon cocktails and the joy of creating them. Whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will gain the knowledge to make great bourbon cocktails, share them with friends and family, and expand their whiskey horizons—because the only thing better than bourbon is sharing it with a friend.

Beauty Loves Booze