Schofield’s Fine and Classic Cocktails

The Schofield brothers, who live in Manchester, England, and have bartended in spots as far flung as Singapore and Sydney, put their expertise to use in this solid cocktail guide. The 100 recipes are presented alphabetically, beginning with the Adonis, a sherry and vermouth drink from the 1880s, and ending with the Zombie, with its four different kinds of rum, made famous by Hollywood’s Don the Beachcomber. The sheer breadth of the cocktail universe is evidenced by the differences in drinks placed side by side, most notably the Pink Fin and the Pink Lady: the former traces its roots to a remedy for seasickness used by the 19th-century Royal Navy, while latter is named for a 1911 Broadway musical. Each recipe is prefaced by a brief history of the concoction and instructions that include proper glassware and garnishes, whether to ice or not to ice, and whether combining the ingredients should be done in a quick shake or with a long stir. The brothers, in addition to offering their own signature drinks, provide a handful of guest recipes from their bartender friends. A brotherly love of mixology shines through in this easy to follow guide to classic and modern-classic cocktails. (Oct.)