Is 'shaken, not stirred' really better? From Fred Astaire to James Bond, the martini has enjoyed a reputation as the stylish drink of sophisticates. This guide shows readers how to mix more than 150 mouthwatering variations on this fabled cocktail - even a pumpkin martini for Halloween - and serves up delicious facts about the history and lore of martinis sure to make any amateur drink mixer sound like a seasoned bon vivant. ?Includes over 150 recipes for traditional and stylish martinis ?Fun-filled trivia on this sophisticated drink that's made a major comeback in recent years ?From an award-winning food author and an award-winning mixology consultant

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Are you embarrassed to admit you don't know a Martini from a Manhattan? Do you wish you knew how to impress people with incredible bartending skills? Well, this book teaches you how to make the perfect drink, every time. Expert advice on how to whip up the most requested cocktails, the least requested, and how to keep your bar stocked.

'Bartender's Guide' offers a comprehensive look at the art and science of serving drinks, and provides a useful reference for aspiring bartenders everywhere. The book covers everything from the different types of spirits, mixers and syrups to types of glasses and information on serving and presentation.

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Whether you’re planning a cozy night in, or some “pre-drinks” with friends, The Pocket Book of Cocktails has all the classic and contemporary cocktail recipes you’ll need to enjoy at home. Fun, glamorous, and always delicious, cocktails have had a tremendous come-back into fashion and, with more and more innovative blends of spirits available, the time is ripe to join the cocktail revolution and become the bartender of your own home. Grab your shaker to mix up a sassy Cosmopolitan, imagine yourself in an uptown bar as you muddle a sophisticated Old Fashioned, or hark back to 1920’s pizzazz with the wonderfully sour, sugar-rimmed Sidecar. At the beginning of the book you’ll find handy descriptions of all the tools and tips you need to master each recipe and, after a whistle-stop tour of the best choice of glassware, you’ll be well on your way to relishing in your own irresistible creation. Each chapter then reveals the best and boldest cocktails of each spirit; vodka takes the lead, followed by gin, whiskey, and rum, before some surprises from tequila, brandy, and all things bubbly! So, ready your shaker, strainer, and swizzle sticks, and delight in the sours, slings, punches, and fizzes this book has to offer.

Are you embarrassed to admit that you don't know the difference between a Manhattan and a Margarita? Do you know how to turn a Martini into a Gibson? Do you wish you knew how to impress people with incredible bartending skills? It's not last call yet! The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Bartending teaches you how to make the perfect drink--every time. Here's a highlight of what you'll get in this book: