The Curious Bartender 3 Books Collection Set by Tristan Stephenson - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set
The Curious Bartender: The Artistry & Alchemy of Creating the Perfect Cocktail
The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace
The Curious Bartender's Rum Revolution

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
(The Curious Bartender), 9781849757010 (Gin Palace), 9781849758239 (Rum Revolution)
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Overview
This three-volume hardback set brings together bestselling author and master mixologist Tristan Stephenson's most celebrated drinks writing in one collectible package for cocktail lovers and gift buyers alike. The Curious Bartender lays the foundation for cocktail craft, Gin Palace tours the world's gin botanicals and leading distilleries, and Rum Revolution traces the spirit's journey from colonial cane fields to today's craft revival. Together, the three hardbacks combine rigorous research, tasting notes, and practical technique, giving home mixologists a genuinely useful, beautifully illustrated home bar reference for every occasion.

About the Books
Tristan Stephenson's Curious Bartender series has become a benchmark for approachable, well-researched drinks writing, and this three-book hardback set gathers three standout volumes from that acclaimed body of work. The Curious Bartender opens the series by breaking down the anatomy of a great cocktail: how sweetness, acidity, bitterness, aroma, and color combine to create balance in the glass. It profiles classic drinks and the characters behind them while giving readers a framework for building their own recipes with confidence. The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace shifts focus to gin, exploring its botanicals, production methods, and the distilleries reshaping the category. Stephenson pairs tasting notes with distillery visits, helping readers understand why gins differ so widely and how to match them with the right mixers and garnishes. The Curious Bartender's Rum Revolution rounds out the set with a deep dive into rum's colorful history, from its origins in the sugar trade to its role aboard Royal Navy ships and ties to Cuba. Stephenson explains how sugar cane becomes spirit, walks through aging and blending techniques, and finishes with cocktail recipes that put rum's range on display. Photographed throughout, all three hardbacks share the same rigorous approach: real technique paired with real history, so readers understand not just what to drink, but why it works.

Key Benefits

• Three hardback volumes covering cocktails, gin, and rum
• Written by bestselling author Tristan Stephenson
• Spirit history paired with practical cocktail technique
• Distillery profiles and tasting notes throughout
• Elegant hardback format for bar cart or shelf
• A thoughtful gift for cocktail lovers

Book-by-Book Guide
The Curious Bartender — Breaks down the flavor and balance behind classic cocktails.
The Curious Bartender's Gin Palace — Tours gin's botanicals and top distilleries.
The Curious Bartender's Rum Revolution — Traces rum's journey from colonial roots to its craft revival.

About the Author
Tristan Stephenson is an award-winning bar operator, bartender, barista, chef, and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series of drinks books. He co-founded Fluid Movement, a globally renowned drinks consultancy, and opened London's celebrated The Worship Street Whistling Shop, named Time Out London's best new bar in 2011 and ranked among the World's Fifty Best Bars for three consecutive years running. His debut book, The Curious Bartender, was shortlisted for the prestigious André Simon Award, as was his later title Gin Palace. He now lives and works in Cornwall, UK.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Three hardbacks, one shelf-ready set: cocktails, gin, and rum covered with equal depth and style. Perfect as a milestone birthday gift, holiday season present, or stocking stuffer for anyone building a home bar, this collection turns casual mixing into a real hobby worth exploring, one carefully researched pour at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.