The Big Book of Cocktails: 365 Mouthwatering Mixes, Shakers and Shots

by Brian Lucas

Whether you’re entertaining, bartending, or just looking to relax with a special drink, this is the book you need. It’s packed with practical information, from glass types to proper techniques for shaking and mixing. At the core of the book are 365 cocktail recipes organized by base ingredient, with major chapters on gin, rum, vodka, brandy, whisky, other spirits, and champagne. There’s also a chapter on nonalcoholic cocktails. Every recipe includes symbols indicating alcohol content as well as the ideal glass for serving, and a handy cross-referencing system enables you to choose cocktails according to mood, season, occasion, as well as by ingredient. Illustrated with alluring color photos and spiral-bound to lie flat, 365 Cocktails is an essential companion for every home bar.

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of standard mixed drinks that are beautifully illustrated.