The author of Craft of the Cocktail presents detailed recipes for one hundred key drinks, along with one hundred of their best variations, including martinis, sours, highballs, tropicals, punches, sweets, and classics, along with fascinating mixology lore and instructions on how to use the right ingredients, glasses, and garnishes. 35,000 first printing.
The renowned cocktail bible, fully revised and updated by the legendary bartender who set off the cocktail craze—featuring over 100 brand-new recipes, all-new photography, and an up-to-date history of the cocktail.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTIONThe Craft of the Cocktail was the first real cookbook for cocktails when it first published in 2002, and it has had a remarkable influence on bartending. With this new edition, the original gets a delicious update, bringing expertise from Dale DeGroff, the father of craft cocktails, to the modern bar for a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts. The beloved histories, culture, tips, and tricks are back but all are newly revised, and DeGroff's favorite liquor recommendations are included so you know which gin or bourbon will mix just right.
Offers five hundred recipes for classic and original cocktails, includes advice on how to set up a bar and use the correct techniques and tools, and discusses the history and development of mixed drinks.