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...