Born and raised in Japan,Julia Momosehas infused the sensibilities
of Japanese bartending culture into every cocktail program she has
contributed to, from the Michelin-starred GreenRiver and its
companion lounge, The Annex, to Oriole, a two-Michelin-starred
tasting menu restaurant in Chicago. She then opened her own bar,
the acclaimed Kumiko, an intimate Japanese drinking experience in
Chicago, followed by the omakase counter Kikko, which earned a
Michelin star. She lives in Chicago with her husband, fellow
bartender Sammy Faze, in a household of plants.
Emma Janzenis a journalist, editor, and photographer specializing
in all things drinks and design. Her first book,Mezcal- The
History, Craft & Cocktails of the World'sUltimate Artisanal Spirit,
was nominated for a James Beard Award. She lives in Chicago with
her husband and two tuxedo cats.
“A love letter to the art of preparing a drink . . . the drinks
wink from the pages like glittering jewels: the beautiful pink and
green Hishimochi bitters and soda, a wisteria cocktail the color of
the sky before rain, a vintage award-winning drink called Sky
Diving which looks, delightfully, just how it sounds.”—Vanity
Fair
“Momosé provides a treasure chest overflowing with tips for mere
mortal bartenders to re-create her graceful style of
bartending.”—Chicago Tribune
“A fascinating history of Japanese drink culture.”—Thrillist
“These modern Japanese cocktails will mentally transport you across
the globe.”—Shape
“After expertly surveying the contemporary cocktail landscape of
Japan and how it came to be, Julia Momosé welcomes readers behind
her bar to explore the tools, techniques, and philosophy she
employs to craft her groundbreaking mixed drinks.”—Jim Meehan,
author of Meehan’s Bartender Manual and The PDT Cocktail Book
“Through a mix of personal history, reporting, and an impressive
collection of classic and original recipes, Julia Momosé, with
writing support by Emma Janzen, has synthesized the craftsmanship,
the harmony, and, perhaps most important, the ethereal magnetism of
the Japanese approach to cocktails. The Way of the Cocktail is
itself a reflection of the Japanese way.”—Talia Baiocchi, founder
and editor-in-chief of PUNCH
“Julia Momosé’s long-awaited cocktail book is the first to
precisely convey why Japanese cocktail culture is so unique. With
her beautiful mind, passion, and talent, Momosé gives readers a
deep understanding of Japanese cocktails and will encourage and
inspire Japanese bartenders as well. She reminds bartenders like
ourselves of all of the special elements of our culture that we
often take for granted.”—Takuo and Sumire Miyanohara, founders,
owners, and bartenders of Bar Orchard Ginza
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