Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book]
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- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 9.57 x 1.14 x 10.2 in
- Weight
- 3.34 lb
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Press
- Publication date
- October 30, 2018
- Language
- English
- Print length
- 320 pages
Description
From the authors of the bestselling and genre-defining cocktail book Death & Co, Cocktail Codex is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors’ unique “root cocktails” approach to give drink- makers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic and original cocktails. JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® FOR BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE “There are only six cocktails.” So say Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, the visionaries behind the seminal craft cocktail bar Death & Co. In Cocktail Codex, these experts reveal for the first time their surprisingly simple approach to mastering cocktails: the “root recipes,” six easily identifiable (and memorizable!) templates that encompass all cocktails: the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip. Once you understand the hows and whys of each “family,” you'll understand why some cocktails work and others don't, when to shake and when to stir, what you can omit and what you can substitute when you're missing ingredients, why you like the drinks you do, and what sorts of drinks you should turn to—or invent—if you want to try something new. Praise for Cocktail Codex “Learn the template, and any cocktail you can think of is within reach.”—Food & Wine “Too bad all college textbooks weren’t this much fun.”—Garden & Gun “A must for amateur and pro mixologists alike.”—Chicago Tribune “If Dora the Explorer turned twenty-one, split herself into three people, and decided to write the Magna Carta of booze books, this would be the result. And, unlike every other book you’ll read this year, Cocktail Codex is packed with actual knowledge you can use in the real world. Please, please, can Cinema Codex be next?”—Steven Soderbergh, filmmaker Read more
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| Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 30, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 160774970X |
| ISBN-13 | 07 |
| Item Weight | 3.34 pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.57 x 1.14 x 10.2 inches |
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Amazing Follow-Up to Death and Co
Format: Hardcover
While these authors first book Death and Co was the book that first got me into cocktails (what took my bar from a 10 to 50 bottle bar), this book is a lovely logical next step for these authors. Have read both of these books front to back, and here is what I like more about each one: Best about Cocktail Codex: -Matured Theory Behind Cocktail Building: With 5-10 years more experience on the authors hand, they very clearly explain the 6 'classes' of cocktails with simple words and explanations that just make sense. They did have classes of cocktails in their first book, but years of sipping and mixing have matured those into the best categories I have seen in a book to-date (just as Martin Cate categorized rums clearly in Smugglers Cove). I feel like I can create cocktails myself using these cocktails templates/classes better than I could with their first book. -Slightly Better Bottle Recommendations: more pages spent on what bottles to get in each category, and the authors focus on bottles that are more obtainable to find in an everyday market and not just the NYC market. -Vodka Cocktails not Ignored: the industry has matured to accepting vodka cocktails again as an important part of American cocktail history, and they now have classic vodka cocktails where this category was purposefully withheld in their first book -New Techniques Explored: centrifuging, smoking, clarifying, and new techniques that have been explored since their first book are detailed in this new book. Got to stay on top of your game with the latest and greatest. -Less 'Crazy' Recipes: The recipes in this book very generally call for slightly less infused spirits and crazy modifiers. I think I can make many more %-wise from this book with my existing bar (albeit large) compared to Death and Co.... or maybe my bar has just grown since I got their first book. Best about Death and Co: -Techniques and Bar Basics: the techniques section of this book is simply amazing. Best in class. Multiple pages on how to stir correctly, multi drink stirs, shake. If you could give just one book to a newbie, this is the book, largely due to clearly explained basics directly from the industry leaders. -Classic and Vintage Cocktail Section: If you are looking for recipes for the most famous cocktails, and the ones where someone new to this hobby would want to start, this section is amazing! -Crazy Recipes: Following the classic and vintage cocktail section, you get hundreds of cocktails from their own menu. I havn't heard of many other world famous bars printing exact recipes for their creations, so this is an incredible resource. Just know some of these recipes are almost unobtainably difficult (infused spirits, mixes with recipes printed in the book that have components with recipes printed another place so multi-step ordeals), but that is what makes many of these cocktails so amazing Best about Both: -Stunning Photos: both are coffee table material -Solid Hardback Build Quality: both from 10 speed press, they don't skimp on quality -Authors leading the industry If you can buy only one cocktail book, get (1) death and Co first. If you can get two cocktail books, add (2) Cocktail Codex. After that, want: (3a) tiki get Smugglers Cove, want (3b) amari drinks get Amaro: The Spirited...., want (3c) science & chemistry get Liquid Intelligence, want (3d) cocktail history and bar logistics get Meehan's Bartender Manual, the list of amazing books goes on! Amazing work Alex, Nick, & David!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018 by A. Andreae
The "Holy Grail" of Mixology
Format: Hardcover
I own a bunch of cocktail books, but Cocktail Codex is the one that finally made me a better home bartender. Most books just give you a list of ingredients; this book gives you a mental map. The Breakthrough Concept: The authors (the geniuses behind Death & Co) argue that there are only six root cocktails: the Old Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, Sidecar, Highball, and Flip. Once you understand the "template" of these six, you can make literally any drink in existence. Why this is a 5-star resource: The "Evolutions": For every classic, they show you how to tweak one or two ingredients to create something entirely new. Technical Precision: The book explains things like "the science of the shake" and why specific ice shapes matter. It’s nerdy in the best way possible. Stunning Photography: The visuals are dark, moody, and incredibly high-end. It looks just as good on a coffee table as it does behind a bar. Verdict: This is the Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat of the cocktail world. It’s a masterclass that turns you from a "recipe-follower" into a "creator."
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026 by Katie B
Great book
Format: Hardcover
This book is very high-quality. It is very interesting. It’s written well I’m about there and the bar manager for a few years and I love making cocktails and learn about them. This book had a lot of offer to me and I found out a lot of interesting things and it has many great cocktail recipes, I will say that some of the recipes uses spacing ingredients that how to get make but it also has many cocktails which not requires these special ingredients and it has instructions for how to make the special ingredients in many cases so if you’re looking for interesting educational and advanced book about cocktails, which explains the fundamentals but also how you can expand on them. It is a great book , also it would be a great gift for someone who loves cocktail or the bar world
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024 by Tal nesher
The Cocktail Bible - A Must-Have for Mixologists
Format: Hardcover
"Cocktail Codex" is nothing short of a masterpiece for cocktail enthusiasts, whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a curious beginner. It's the holy grail of cocktail recipe books, and I can't recommend it enough. This book goes beyond the typical collection of recipes; it delves into the fundamental principles of mixology, breaking down cocktails into their basic structures and formulas. It's like having a cocktail chemistry lesson and a bartender's guide all in one. What I love most about "Cocktail Codex" is its educational approach. It teaches you not just how to make a specific cocktail, but why it works and how you can apply that knowledge to create your own concoctions. The clear explanations and beautiful illustrations make learning a joy. Whether you're looking to perfect classic cocktails or invent your own signature drinks, this book provides the essential knowledge to do so. It's a resource that will elevate your home bartending game to a professional level. In short, "Cocktail Codex" is a treasure trove of cocktail wisdom, beautifully presented, and a true game-changer for anyone passionate about mixing drinks. It's a solid 5/5 stars from me, and I'll be returning to its pages time and time again for inspiration and guidance. Cheers! 🍸📚🥂
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023 by M. Lee
This book will make you better than 95% of bartenders
Format: Hardcover
Reading this book is like going to 4 years of College for Cocktails, then acquiring your Masters in Mixology, and finally getting your Doctorate of Daiquiris. Most cocktail books (and cookbooks for that matter) are simply just recipes that you can follow like a robot to make a halfway decent concoction but not really understand WHY the drink is good. Cocktail Codex breaks the science of mixology down into such an easy to understand concept, it will crack your head wide open and fill it with liquid genius. I won't spoil it too much, but they essentially divide all cocktails into one of 6 categories, and go on to explain what each of those categories is, why it is, and how to create infinite variations from that category. For example, a Martini is just a spirit with some aromatized wine (Vermouth). You can make it with Gin or Vodka. However, if you change up the spirit and the wine, you can get tons of other drinks, such as a Manhattan. After reading this book and practicing daily cocktail concoction for about six months, I can say without embarrassment that I make better cocktails than 95% of all bars. And dozens of my friends have told me this, so I honestly don't feel bad posting it. The only downside is, it's hard for me to enjoy cocktails out at the bar now because they don't taste as good as mine and I can tell exactly why (most frequent problem? Bartender stirred the ice to long and over diluted the drink!) Just buy it. It's the only cocktail book you'll ever need.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019 by J. Buffum
Gift for Bar Manager
Format: Hardcover
My gift recipient LOVED it. A bar manager at a hybrid craft/speed bar who needs to come up with interesting drinks that can be made quickly. Loved organization of it and loved the elevated simplicity of it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026 by Sydney
Great book but choose another book seller. Bad packaging.
Format: Hardcover
The Cocktail Codex is Beautiful book that deserved better treatment. TERRIBLE DELIVERY - because it was not wrapped at all and the corners were crushed in shipping. There was not even plastic film. If it had been shipped with a product that leaked, it would have been ruined. Which also means that since this is a hard cover book, the package was treated like a football in play. It you are gifting this excellent compendium as we are, find another seller that repects the beauty of well printed books.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2026 by Analog Nation
Definitely a Great Source of Information
Format: Spiral-bound
This was one of the books that came up the most on bartending forums and the only one I bought new, because I wanted the spiral bound. It won’t disappoint. There’s a lot of good information in there. I actually enjoyed the information more than the recipes. Out of the ten recommended books I bought, this is my go to. We tend to have a lot of company over, so we take advantage of the large groups to get opinions on new drinks. My favorite couple of pages is a dialogue regarding prospective new drinks for the menu at Death and Co. Something everyone seems to enjoy for sure!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2025 by Mr. Sparkie