A Texas bartending authority takes you on a tipsy tour of the best cocktails, bars, and distilleries of the Lone Star state. “David Alan is the epitome of Oscar Wilde’s good advice: ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’ You can’t get more ‘yourself’ than David, known far and wide for his unique, creative, and delightful Tipsy Texan handcrafted cocktails. And now, thanks to his truly delicious book, we can all mix up our own tastes of David’s Texas—from Austin loquats to Hill Country peaches, blended with the state’s finest artisan liquors. Cheers!” —Jim Hightower, author, nationally syndicated columnist, radio commentator, and editor of the Hightower Lowdown “Don’t let the Tipsy Texan’s clever nickname fool you: Here’s a man who seriously understands the art and the lore of the cocktail. Long at the forefront of Texas mixology, David Alan has created a delightful new book that outlines all that’s needed to make cocktails like a pro. His unique ability to dream up delicious takes on classic cocktails will inspire you. From ‘light and refreshing’ to ‘big and boozy,’ David delivers a cocktail for every taste and occasion. David may be a hardcore Texan, but his irresistible cocktails are certain to have universal appeal.” —Rebecca Rather, Texas chef and author of The Pastry Queen, The Pastry Queen Christmas, and Pastry Queen Parties Tipsy Texan is a snapshot of the current Texas cocktail and spirit culture. Meet the bartenders who ushered in the Texas cocktail revival, and see the places where they ply their trade. Read about the distillers who have put Texas on the national craft distilling map, and all the wonderful cocktails that Texas bartenders (and bar patrons!) have devised in which to use these homegrown spirits. Join us on a tour of the gardens and farmers' markets that give Texans an incredible year-round assortment of fruits and vegetables, ripe for the picking—and ripe for the drinking. The book's recipes are organized by the way people drink: Big &amp; Boozy drinks for when hearty, spirit-forward cocktails are the order; Light, Bright &amp; Refreshing cocktails that will get you through those long, hot Texas summers; and Sweet, Creamy, and Desserty cocktails that will satisfy the sweet tooth. A section on techniques will reveal tricks of the trade, with each recipe accompanied by ingredient notes for anything out of the ordinary or that must be house-made. Recipes include the author's own creations, as well as classic cocktails with local and regional twists, such as the Old Austin, a Texas update on the Old Fashioned, sweetened with toasted pecan syrup. The Peach Tom Collins is a simple variation on the classic that tastes like Hill Country in a glass. As the summer recedes and the trees begin to bear fall fruits, the Harvest Punch showcases local rum, seasonal spices, and fresh pressed apple cider. Winter may come and go in the blink of an eye, at least in the state's southernmost parts, but there's at least enough time for a bowl of Absinthe Eggnog or a Golden Sleigh, an eggnog variation on the old Golden Cadillac. Succulent red grapefruits—the crown jewels of Texas's indigenous cocktail ingredients from the Rio Grande valley—figure prominently here.

Tipsy Texan: Spirits and Cocktails from the Lone Star State

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Alan, David

Beverages & Wine

Andrews McMeel Publishing

T-Rextra 2: Serving It!

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T-Rextra Extra

Introducing T-Rextra

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Children's book about a sassy little dinosaur named Trex.

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What's a Friend For?: A T-Rextra Tale

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What's a Friend For: A T-Rextra Tale

David Groves

What's a Friend For?: A T-Rextra Tale: A T-Rextra Tale

"T-Rextra 2: Serving It!" continues the story of the sassiest, funniest, sweetest little T-Rex you'd ever want to meet! Trex feels extra good when helping others. It's not only nice, but it can be fun, too! Learn all the ways you can help others, because there are a lot of them! You'll love following Trex on a full day of?Serving It!

Live Your Dreams . . . Fulfill Your Destiny!!! Listen, Learn and Act from the Wisdom of Experience. That's what this book is all about - achieving your dreams in business, relationships and life. David Alan provides ideas and techniques to improve and achieve whatever you want from your business relationships and most importantly, your LIFE. Using personal experiences and stories from advertising, direct mail, sales and life, he coaches the reader to take positive action. Opportunity waits for no one. Invest yourself in this book and get started . . . NOW!!!

The $100 Million Dollar Playbook

Oakhill Press

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