The Bartender's Best Friend: A Complete Guide to Cocktails, Martinis, and Mixed Drinks

Proven recipes, step-by-step instructions, and much, much more

Congratulations! You've just discovered the ultimate bartender's guide that's up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use. Inside you'll find recipes for hundreds of delicious cocktails and mixed drinks, plus step-by-step directions for making virtually every contemporary and classic drink ordered at bars and restaurants today-from an A.B.C. to a Zorbatini.

You'll also find total coverage of bartending basics, including equipment, ingredients, techniques, glassware, and garnishes.

• More than 850 recipes-listed alphabetically
• Clear, step-by-step instructions and problem-solving tips
• Fast-find icons-for classics, shooters, party punches, and more
• Companion Web site for the latest drink innovations
• Waterproof, wipe-dry cover with place-keeping ribbon
• Mini-course on professional bartending