Gary Regan
Gary Regan and Mardee Regan are collectively known as the Ardent Spirits.
Published Books
The Joy of Mixology
"An original book on the craft of mixology is a rare gem. Gary Regan’s The Joy of Mixology is such a gem, one whose genius lies in Regan’s breakthrough system for categorizing drinks that helps bartenders—both professionals and amateurs alike—not only to remember drink recipes but also to invent their own."[1]
New Classic Cocktails (with Mardee Regan)
"A lavishly illustrated book containing recipes for 50 new cocktails gathered from bartenders and chefs throughout the U.S.A. Contributors include Chef Paul Prudhomme, Dale DeGroff of New York's Rainbow Room and Blackbird, Chef Rick Bayless of Chicago's Topolobampo and Frontera Grill, and Chef Bradley Ogden of The Lark Creek Inn, Larkspur, California."[2]
The Martini Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide (with Mardee Regan)
"We believe we have traced the history of the Martini back to its earliest roots in this illustrated guide to the world's most sophisticated cocktail. The book includes instructions on how to make a perfect Martini; the histories of gin, vodka, and vermouth; Martini variation recipes from across America, and reviews and ratings of over 50 bottlings of gin, vodka, and vermouth."[3]
The Book of Bourbon (with Mardee Regan) (Out of Print)
"This book was nominated for a Julia Child Cookbook Award in 1996, and because it drew so much attention to Kentucky, the Regans were inducted into the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels that same year. The Book of Bourbon covers the History of American Whiskey, How to Taste Whiskey, An A to Z Guide to American Whiskeys, A Whiskey Primer, An A to Z Guide to American Whiskey Makers, Whiskey Cocktails, Cooking with Whiskey, and traveling around whiskey country."[4]
The Bourbon Companion (with Mardee Regan) (Out of Print)
"The Complete Guide to buying, tasting, and appreciating bourbon and Tennessee whiskey. Complete with an A to Z directory of bourbon and Tennessee whiskey distilleries, as well as ratings and tasting notes for over 100 different bottlings, this book also includes recipes, and the history behind the world's greatest bourbon-based cocktails."[5]
Original Cocktails
External Links
Gary's fortnightly column for the San Francisco Gate
Gary and Mardee Regan's Website - Ardent Spirits
