This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies 5th Edition features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 5th Edition also provides over 40 new cocktails ideas for those who want to know how to serve cocktails professionally, for themselves, or for their guests.
Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar with the latest and greatest glassware and tools
Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties and specialty coffees
Experimenting with the new flavor/buzz in Bourbons and Scotches: honey
The latest flavored rums, gins, ryes, and of course vodkas (buttered, waffle, sherbet, and marshmallow flavored are just a few new editions)
New coverage devoted to craft distillers
Fun, new ways to garnish drinks (even flaming options), rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist
Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks
The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups
If you’re interested in crafting traditional or modern cocktails, Bartending For Dummies 5th Edition has you covered.
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
Make traditional and trendy cocktails
Become a master of mixology
Stock your bar like a pro
Mix up 1,000+ drink recipes
Discover how to mix drinks that will please every palate
This hands-on, friendly guide to bartending shows you how to become a master mixologist, from stocking your bar and working with the right tools and garnishes to discovering the latest and greatest in new cocktails. Whether you’re just getting started with bartending or looking for fresh ideas, Bartending For Dummies 5th Edition is the perfect how-to resource for making great drinks.
Set ‘em up — get the inside scoop on what tools and glassware you need for your bar
Stock up — know how much liquor and supplies to have on hand for a great get-together
A bit of background — review the various types of liquors, their origins, and their characteristics
Mix it up — make over 1,000 simple drink recipes with easy-to-follow instructions
The after-party — find out how to get rid of hiccups and tend to hangovers
Open the book and find:
The right glassware to use for each drink
How to create unforgettable garnishes for your cocktails
The best way to set up any size bar
Charts and measures related to drink mixing
Hints for serving and storing beer, wine, and liquors
Over 1,000 recipes for professional-grade drinks
How to make great nonalcoholic drinks
From the Back Cover
Make traditional and trendy cocktails
Become a master of mixology
Stock your bar like a pro
Mix up 1,000+ drink recipes
Discover how to mix drinks that will please every palate
This hands-on, friendly guide to bartending shows you how to become a master mixologist, from stocking your bar and working with the right tools and garnishes to discovering the latest and greatest in new cocktails. Whether you’re just getting started with bartending or looking for fresh ideas, Bartending For Dummies 5th Edition is the perfect how-to resource for making great drinks.
Set ‘em up — get the inside scoop on what tools and glassware you need for your bar
Stock up — know how much liquor and supplies to have on hand for a great get-together
A bit of background — review the various types of liquors, their origins, and their characteristics
Mix it up — make over 1,000 simple drink recipes with easy-to-follow instructions
The after-party — find out how to get rid of hiccups and tend to hangovers
Open the book and find:
The right glassware to use for each drink
How to create unforgettable garnishes for your cocktails
The best way to set up any size bar
Charts and measures related to drink mixing
Hints for serving and storing beer, wine, and liquors
Over 1,000 recipes for professional-grade drinks
How to make great nonalcoholic drinks
About the Author
Ray Foley is the founder and editor of BARTENDER Magazine. A consultant to some of the United States’ top distillers and importers, he is responsible for creating and naming new drinks for the liquor industry.