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

Published by
Jose Rafael Hoffmann

Paperback
by
Mittie Hellmich (Author)

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 Book12 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 Books
  • Bartender Recipe Books
  • Drink Mixing Books
  • Alcohol Drink Recipe Books.

Product details

  • Publisher : Chronicle Books; First Edition (June 23, 2006)
  • Language : English
  • Hardcover : 476 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 0811843513
  • ISBN-13 : 978-0811843515
  • 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

LINK TO BOOK

Jose Rafael Hoffmann

Creative Director and Concent Manager for EmpresasFH and Director of HOFFMANNdesign. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Mr. Hoffmann has been one of the most important designers for prestigious companies in South America, including Disney, Cartoon Network, Mattel among others.

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