A Measure of Britain
A Witty Journey Through the Cocktails That Define Us
$38.99
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2027
Summary
A Measure of Britain
A spirited, cross-country tour through the quirks, contradictions and quiet brilliance of modern Britain - told through the cocktails we love a little too much.
From the glamourous jolt of the Espresso Martini to the sun-chasing escapism of the Margarita, drinks expert Robertson Buckhaven uncovers what our favourite cocktails reveal about us as a nation. Each chapter pairs an iconic serve with a British city, using the country’s pubs, bars and bartenders…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781408736630 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1408736632 |
| Author: | Robertson Buckhaven |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2027 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 126mm x 202mm |
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Critics Review
A thirst-quenching romp through some of the best cocktails out there! Not only does Rob provide brilliant recipes for you to master, but you can impress your guests by garnishing with backstory and insight. A must-have for cocktail lovers. * Alan Carr & Lee Peart, Bottoms Up! *
At last, a book that tells the tales of the drinks we love best. A joy to read! * Olly Smith, Wine Expert, BBC Saturday Kitchen *
Hugely entertaining and (quite literally) full of spirit. It’s a triumph! * Helen McGinn, Wine Expert, BBC Saturday Kitchen & ITV’s This Morning *
A great snapshot of the people, places and stories that make Britain’s cocktail scene so rich - and very funny too. It made me laugh out loud. * Alice Lascelles, Award-Winning Drinks Writer, Author and Contributing Editor at FT How to Spend It *
Britain’s influence on the world’s drinks runs deep, but the facets of Britain’s drinking culture is just as storied. Taking a trip through history, flavour, and the cities and bars of the British Isles, in A Measure of Britain, Rob highlights the wonderful anecdotes and fascinating tales that make up such a key part of the nation’s identity - in a way that feels both insightful, funny and wonderfully universal to learn about! * Ryan Chetiyawardana, World’s Most Awarded Bartender, Author and Founder of Mr Lyan *
A Measure of Britain is a droll, occasionally wry and unusually perceptive look at how British culture has come to be, told through the cheery medium of drink, from the everyman G&T to the still-sophisticated world of martins at five o’clock. * David Ellis, Former Restaurant Critic at The Standard and Editor of Going Out *
Brimming over with knowledge and playfulness, A Measure of Britain is a celebratory, deeply researched and fittingly intoxicating joy - like the perfect drinking companion in book form. * Jimi Famurewa, Award-Winning Food Writer (The Guardian, The Observer), Author and MasterChef Guest Judge *
Robertson Buckhaven
Robertson Buckhaven is a drinks expert with over 25 years’ experience in wine and spirits. Metro Drinks Editor, columnist and author of The Alcorithm, he was a two-time finalist for IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year and named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks in 2025. He regularly appears as a drinks expert on TV as well as hosting live shows up and down the country, including Ideal Home Show and Taste of London.
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