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The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails (Cocktail Book, Bartender Book, Mixology Book, Mixed Drinks Recipe Book)

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The Ultimate Bar Book andmdash; The bartender's bible James Beard nominee for Best Wine and Spirit Book The cocktail book for your home: 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. Classic cocktails and new drinks: As the mistress of mixology, the author Mittie Hellmich has the classics down for the Martini, the Bloody Maryandmdash;and the many variations such as the Dirty Martini and the Virgin Mary. And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler. Illustrated secrets of classic cocktails and more: Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink. With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non- alcoholic beverages; and let's not forget an essential selection of hangover remedies, The Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf. If you liked PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar and The Joy of Mixology, you'll love The Ultimate Bar Book This makes for a great gift for bartenders and is the ideal addition to any bartender's book collection or for anyone who's looking for books from these categories: Essential Cocktail BooksBartender Recipe BooksDrink Mixing BooksAlcohol Drink Recipe Books. Read more Read less

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; First Edition (June 23, 2006)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 476 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811843513


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 15


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.5 x 7.88 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #4,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Whiskey #4 in Alcoholic Spirits #5 in Cocktails & Mixed Drinks


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    • All in One Book
I bought this book with three other "Mixology" and "Home Bartender" style books. This one is easily the best of the bunch. It explains the tools, what they do, and which one you need to get started. It goes into detail on the bare bones essentials to start mixing, and what you need if you want to expand into a moderate and even a fully stocked bar. The book breaks down each alcohol and explains the history, labeling (so you know what to look for), and what glass to serve each drinks in. It even gives tips on garnishing, and explains the terminology. Aside from the astonishing detail and information, the book is weighty, but reasonably so given its size and appears to be of great quality. I've seen other comments mention receiving damaged and/or sticky books, mine arrived clean and unscathed. All in all, this is a great starting book that will guide you through being a beginner, and continue to aid you as your mixing skills progress to Advanced. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024 by D.Jeffreys
    • Love it!
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Got this for my husband's cigar lounge/bar and it's so nice to have! When we have family parties coming up we let everyone pick out a new drink they want to try and it's so fun! The book is about 7 inches tall and about 2 inches thick so it's easy to tuck away when it's not being used!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024 by Sierra Creg Sierra Creg
    • Perfecto y muy completo!!!!
Quieres aprender más de bartender !! Este libro está súper completo lo recomiendo totalmente!!!👍
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024 by Dennise Gonzalez
    • Small in size but large in information
By no means am I an expert mixologist; if I were, I probably wouldn't need to buy this book. Rather, I'm just a fella who enjoys the occasional mixed drink after everyone's gone to bed—someone who likes to experiment and try new things. First thing's first: The book is far too small. It's cute and adorable and looks lovely, and it really is constructed quite nicely. Another reviewer remarked that it looks nice on the shelf, and I'd agree: it sits neatly next to my Angostura bitters and bottle of Cointreau. But it is impossible to keep open, and it's very difficult to flip through. I've taken to turning the book sideways to find the liquor section of interest (gin, brandy, rum, or whatever), flipping until I get to the right spot, then laying the book face-down while I gather ingredients. Not ideal. But that said, I do really, really enjoy all of the recipes I've found inside! There have been a few that don't line up with recipes as I've seen them elsewhere, but that's just fine; unless it's a dead-simple cocktail, it's probably got a few variants anyway. And oh the variations! Many of the recipes have tips to change things ever so slightly to make a totally different cocktail, or a variation at least. Like swapping rye whiskey for bourbon, or even something as simple as swapping citrus juices: lots of these little tips and tricks throughout make for some fun experimenting. One thing of note is that, by and large, there aren't specific brands mentioned in the book (there are a few exceptions); if you're a newbie like me, be sure to read the intro to each chapter to get a sense of what to shop for, so that you don't buy Godiva when you meant to buy creme de cacao, or light rum when you should have gotten spiced. Each of these chapter intros gives great help. Definitely a worthwhile book to pick up, for either the aspiring barkeep or the seasoned pro...just keep your magnifying glass handy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024 by Carl Anderson
    • Easy to follow drink recipes
Easy to follow instructions for beginner mixologist.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024 by Kindle Customer
    • Awesome book
I absolutely love this book. I've had it on my bar for years now. I recommend it for new bartenders.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024 by Michael Williams
    • Full and compact
It's so handy that I bring it everywhere. There are So many cocktail recipes and I appreciate it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024 by ColoredAlcohol
    • Genial
Si quieres empezar a lo de la coctelería este es el libro que buscas es muy bueno interesante muchos cócteles aunque me gustaría que este en español también.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024 by Elias Vasquez

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