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Charming shows you how to mix cocktails like a pro, with more than 1,000 innovative recipes! Designed for every skill level, this behind-the-bar handbook boasts recipes for shots, cordials, and punches along with classic, mixed, hot, blended, and nonalcoholic drinks.

Today’s growing number of cocktail drinkers will be stirred, not shaken, by this fabulously illustrated compendium of cocktail recipes and techniques. From Sazerac to Pimm’s Cup, Manhattan to Moscow Mule, Whisky Sour and Dry Martini to Sidecar and Blue Blazer—it’s all here. What are the essential ingredients and equipment needed to stock a bar? What shape of glass goes with which cocktail? What are the best methods for layering drinks, zesting lemons, or salting the rims of glasses? And what if a recipe calls for “muddling”? Graphic symbols indicate the alcohol content of each recipe—and there are even some drinks without alcohol. This is an indispensable guide for all hosts—and professional bartenders, too.

Expect this book to soar to the top of the bestseller list in its field with the most complete coverage of the subject anywhere, from the glass to use, the ice to mix to the garnish to finish it perfectly! Start with a world-renowned expert's unequalled instructions for preparing virtually any cocktail anyone might ask for. Add the essential facts of bartending with a professional's master guidance for hosting any gathering in the perfect atmosphere. Pour in an encyclopedic collection of information about every drink, including brandy, gin, rum, tequila, and vodka; whiskey and bourbon; champagne and wine; bitters and other spirits; punches, cups, and eggnogs; liqueurs and shooters; hot drinks and nonalcoholic drinks. Mix with Calabrese's recipes for 780 of his personal favorites, from old classics like Negroni, Bellini, and Sidecar, to new and exotic modern reinventions like Cosmopolitan and Apple Martini. And that leaves 775 more to choose from. Stir in hours of fascinating insider tales about how all the classic drinks came to be, the romance of the drink, and glorious photos and art of a sparkling visual history. Garnish with: . Live-action pictorials of techniques such as shaking, floating, layering, muddling, blending . Thirst-inciting color photos that display drinks at their most elegant . Easy-to remember icons symbolizing each type of glass to use in every situation . Concealed spiral binding that lays flat so you can follow recipes with your hands free . Hard-cover edition jam-packed with 256 information-filled pages at an amazing value price It's the only bartender's guide you'll ever need. Even the right ice cubes are noted!

Sharpen your skills and master the classics with THE WORLD’S BESTSELLING COCKTAIL BOOK—now thoroughly redesigned, updated, and with all-new, eye-catching photos. From advice on setting up your home bar and planning a successful cocktail party to selecting the right glass and choosing the right garnish in three easy steps, The Complete Home Bartender’s Guide has it all. You’ll learn industry terminology, must-have ingredients, including the six essential syrups you should make at home, how to choose a juicy lime every time, how to batch cocktails, how to chill glasses if you don’t have room in your freezer, how to create layers in a drink, and the secret to inventing memorable cocktails. Written by award-winning bartender and industry legend Salvatore Calabrese, this indispensable volume covers everything you need to know and provides recipes for hundreds of drinks—from the Algonquin and the Martini to the Negroni and Zombie—as well as new developments in the cocktail world. This book will make the perfect addition and will help you create picture-perfect drinks every time. Salvatore Calabrese is the bestselling author of 10 books and a past president of the UK Bartenders’ Guild. He has received the Tales of the Cocktail Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award and the Imbibe Industry Legend Award. He consults for select brands and judges cocktail competitions internationally. He lives in London with his wife and has three children and one grandson.

Today’s growing numbers of cocktail drinkers will be stirred, not shaken, by this fabulously illustrated compendium of cocktail recipes and techniques. From Sazerac to Pimm’s Cup, Manhattan to Moscow Mule, Whisky Sour and Dry Martini to Sidecar and Blue Blazer—it’s all here. What are the essential ingredients and equipment needed to stock a bar? What shape of glass goes with which cocktail? What are the best methods for layering drinks, zesting lemons, or salting the rims of glasses? And what if a recipe calls for “muddling?” Spiral-bound so it lies flat, with graphic symbols indicating the alcohol content of each recipe (plus several nonalcoholic recipes), this is an indispensable guide for all hosts—and professional bartenders, too.

The Biggest and Best if its Kind The standard reference to more than 2,400 drinks Including nonalcoholic drinks Plus drinks for dieters Every recipe illustrated with proper glass Learn how to create the perfect drink for every occasion You don’t need to take a mixology course to master the art of mixing drinks with style and confidence. All you need to know is in the Complete World Bartender Guide. From classic cocktails to little-known concoctions, this comprehensive reference contains easy-to-follow recipes for more than 2,400 drinks that will make you the toast of any party. This indispensable resource also includes: • Handy tips on setting up your bar and buying the right amount of liquor and supplies • Illustrations of proper glassware next to each recipe • Instructions for brewing beer • Professional tricks and shortcuts • Drinks for dieters • More than 200 recipes for delicious nonalcoholic drinks • Expert advice on selecting and serving wine • And much more! The ultimate bar-top reference

An indispensable atlas of the best cocktail recipes—each fully photographed—for classic and modern drinks, whether shaken, stirred, up, or on the rocks. How do you create the perfect daiquiri? In what type of glass should you serve a whiskey sour? What exactly is an aperitif cocktail? A compendium for both home and professional bartenders, The Essential Cocktail Book answers all of these questions and more—through recipes, lore and techniques for 150 drinks, both modern and classic.