The United States of Cocktails: Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia)

Grab a glass and take a liquid road trip through the spirit of America.

After traveling around this great nation and sampling many of the drinks on offer, cocktail authority Brian Bartels serves up a book that's equal parts recipe collection, travelogue, historical miscellany, bartender's manual, and guide to bar culture today-with bar and drink recommendations that are sure to come in handy whether you're crossing state lines or not.

Delving into the colorful stories behind the creation of d...