{"product_id":"dryads","title":"Dryads: Spirits of the Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a Featured Preorder* for a title releasing on July 28, 2026.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what the publisher tells us about this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first-ever book on an emerging category of spirits poised to shake up the cocktail world—illuminated by the author’s world-spanning travels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpirits are typically grouped by their source materials: whiskeys are distilled from grains, rum from sugarcane, brandies from fruits, and so forth. Now another category of spirits, ancient but underrecognized, is emerging in the global marketplace: those distilled from tree saps, which this book christens \u003cem\u003edryads\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDryads range from \u003cem\u003earrack\u003c\/em\u003e, distilled from coconut palm sap in Sri Lanka; to \u003cem\u003eogorogo\u003c\/em\u003e, distilled from raffia palm sap in Nigeria; to \u003cem\u003eacerum\u003c\/em\u003e, distilled from maple sap in Quebec. Each dryad has its own distinctive flavor profile and tradition; together, they are expanding the horizons of cocktail culture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn this abundantly illustrated volume, Brian D. Hoefling—the critically acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eThe Cocktail Seminars\u003c\/em\u003e—explores the history, culture, and production of each of the major types of dryad. Through his extensive on-the-ground research, Hoefling also shows us how to enjoy these spirits, assembling some sixty outstanding cocktail recipes, each accompanied by a photo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMany of the recipes employ ingredients that the home bartender will have at hand, while others highlight unique local ingredients that serious mixologists will be eager to add to their repertoire. A companion website details which dryad brands are available for purchase in each U.S. state.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBringing together the strands of a cultural tradition that stretch from Sweden to Sri Lanka, from Bali to Benin, and from Manila to Montreal, this groundbreaking book will be an essential resource for hospitality professionals, cocktail connoisseurs, and culinary travelers alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHardcover. Color photographs throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Featured Preorder books earn you an \u003ci\u003eextra \u003c\/i\u003e150 rewards points, good for $5 off a future purchase. If you're not already a member of our rewards program you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/pages\/reward\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elearn more about all the ways to earn points and sign up here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e It's as simple as creating a store account.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WWN","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41492660224133,"sku":"Brian D. Hoefling","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/5046\/0549\/files\/9780789215055_75808bfb-a2c9-4920-b1cb-13ba35892a55.jpg?v=1770390933","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/products\/dryads","provider":"Kitchen Arts \u0026 Letters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}