Potions of the Caribbean

This is the seminal undisputed classic guide to the cocktail, the one book in the field that is absolutely indispensable. Sixty years after its first appearance, its essential truths have stood the passage of time, and the author’s sly humor is as seductive as ever. Not essentially a recipe book even though it contains more than 600 recipes, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks is primarily a sophisticated and urbane discussion of what makes a good drink. Mr. Embury’s knowledge is encyclopedic and his topics range from cocktail ingredients to glassware to gadgets and beyond. His delight and joy in his subject are infectious, and this is the one book that is a must for both beginner and expert.

For ready reference, no home or professional bartender should be without this book. It’s essential! The Essential Bartender’s Pocket Guide takes the mystery out of making truly great cocktails. Robert Hess, one of the founders of The Museum of American Cocktail, distills the facts to their essence to present exactly what you need to know to prepare a cocktail that’s perfect every time. At the core of this guide are recipes for classic cocktails as well as a personal collection of several hundred recipes representing the best cocktails and mixed drinks.

In clear, concise prose The Essential Bartender’s Guide presents everything you’ll need to know to open a world of infinite taste possibilities. Topics include bartending basics, stocking a bar and understanding drink construction. There are recipes and discussions of classic cocktails such as the Sidecar, Daiquiri, Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Old Fashioned, Martini, Manhattan, Bloody Mary and Mai Tai as well as a personal collection of several hundred recipes representing the best cocktails and mixed drinks.

This is the first English translation of the seminal work by internationally renown bartender Kazuo Uyeda. Cocktail Techniques illuminates what has been, until now, the elusive world of Japanese bartending. Uyeda’s techniques and philosophy of mixing drinks have become legendary throughout the world. In crystal clear prose, Uyeda is both provocative and engaging, distilling a lifetime’s work by an ever-inquisitive, ever-probing mind. He explains the how and why of his signature hard shake and presents a large range of recipes featuring cocktails in both traditional recipes and his own variations. Also, for the first time in English, Uyeda’s unique prize-winning recipes, his specially-created recipes and his renown coral frosted-style cocktail recipes.

Everything a home bartender needs to know in one easy-to-use volume. Includes a wealth of recipes with clear, simple instructions to mixing the finest classical drinks as well as the best of contemporary inventions. Comprehensive and user-friendly, the book discusses bartending techniques, advice on basic bar equipment, glassware and garnishes plus a handy glossary for ready reference.

Here’s the answer to every home bartender’s dream: more than 1,000 of the world’s best and most delicious recipes collected in one easy-to-use volume. Anyone can now be an expert at making cocktails and the center of any gathering with drinks made to perfection. Clear, simple instructions provide the keys to mixing the finest classical drinks as well as the best contemporary inventions. In addition to the recipes, you’ll find bartending techniques and advice on basic bar equipment, glassware and garnishes plus a handy glossary for ready reference. This book is comprehensive and user-friendly, the ideal companion for every home bartender.