The bartender's bible and cocktail recipe book for the ages.

James Beard nominee for Best Wine and Spirit Book

The Ultimate Bar Book is an indispensable guide to classic cocktails and new drink recipes, loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips.

As the mistress of mixology, author Mittie Hellmich has the classics down as well as creative new elixirs to mix things up. With more than 1,000 drink recipes, the book includes:

• All the classics, from Martinis to Margaritas
• Exciting new cocktails such as the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail and the Citron Sparkler
• Extensive glossary of essential bar equipment, from bar spoons to blenders and muddlers to swizzle sticks
• Recipes for using beer, wine, and sake in addition to traditional liquors
• Soothing hangover remedies
• And much more

With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, and hot drinks; non-alcoholic beverages; and illustrations that show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink, The Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf.

COMPLETE AND AUTHORITATIVE: Well organized and packed with easy-to-follow directions, this comprehensive guide includes chapters dedicated to each of the major liquors as well as a chapter on liqueurs, beer, wine and sparkling wines. It is the ideal addition to any bartender's book collection.

THE COCKTAIL BOOK FOR YOUR HOME: Bartending at home doesn't have to be stressful. This compendium of classic cocktails and contemporary drinks is perfect for those new to mixology as well those more seasoned with a cocktail shaker but looking for new inspiration.

GIFTABLE MIXOLOGY BOOK: For newlyweds, new renters or homeowners, or anyone celebrating a special occasion, a beautifully designed drink recipe book makes a great gift. Pair with a set of glasses or other cocktail gifts to create a unique and memorable present.

Perfect for:

• Anyone who wants to learn basic cocktail recipes, develop a roster of go-to drinks, or keep a fundamental bartending book on their bar cart
• Holiday, birthday, wedding, or host/hostess gifts
• Fans of bartending and mixology books like The Art of Mixology, Cocktail Codex, Liquid Intelligence, and Jeffrey Morgenthaler's The Bar Book

Item # 2038980

Publisher: Chronicle Books

ISBN: 9780811843515

Binding: Hardcover

Author: Hellmich, Mittie

Audience Type: Adults

Published On: 02-02-2006

Pages: 476

Weight: 1.67 pounds

Dimensions: 6.89 x 5.33 x 1.46 inches