750 Cocktails and Mixed Drinks: Everything a home bartender needs to know with 750 classic drinks and hot new combinations; The ultimate guide to ... and juices, with 1400 color photographs

by Stuart Walton

Aimed at the professional bartender, experienceced entertainer and enthusiastic home drinks mixer, this authoritative reference book is a comprehensive guide to all the classic, famous and popular drinks and how to measure, make and serve them.

Genres: Nonfiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Ramona S · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the introductory part (a bit o history). But the actual recipes were a bit beyond what I've expected. Not really for your average to low connoisseur of cocktails. For someone who is a bartender (or wants to be) it may be helpful. I'll give it 5 stars though. I liked it how it was layed out (a bit of history, best alcohols, how were they made etc). Cheers!

[Chris Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my go-to reference for cocktail recipes and information on liquors and spirits. The first half of the book gives a two-page overview of the history and production method of the world's most popular beverages, and the second half is all recipes. Beautiful glossy photographs maintain visual interest. Recommended reading for anyone interested in mixology.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The teeny font's a bitch to read and the binding's falling apart already, but for a $5 bargain rack find at Barnes & Noble, this was worth the price. There are numerous bartenders' companions out there for the amateur who wants to mix up something new, but the first half of this book is a history and overview of the most common spirits, liqueurs, and mixers. Nevermind the recipes, this is worth it to learn the difference between curacao and triple sec, and why kirsch is a spirit but cherry brandy is a liqueur.