The Bar Guide

by Foley, Ray

• ISBN13: 9780737000627
• ISBN10: 0737000627
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Time Life Education

Summary

Everything you need to know about the art of mixed drinks, including how to stock a bar, and select the right glass. Includes 600 easy-to-follow recipes, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by category, from classic cocktails like the Manhattan to popular contemporary drinks such as the Cosmopolitan. Elegant typography and line art; bound. Includes fascinating sidebars on the history of liquors and mixed drinks.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Stocking a Bar	p. 8
Drink Basics	p. 10
Liquors for the Bar	p. 17
Mixers and Modifiers	p. 20
Garnishes and Accents	p. 24
Bar Tools and Supplies	p. 30
Glassware	p. 38
The Art of Mixing	p. 44
The Essentials of Preparation	p. 46
Mixing Techniques	p. 57
Drinks and Food	p. 66
Hosting a Cocktail Party	p. 69
A-to-Z Drinks Guide	p. 76
Glossary	p. 314
Drink Index
Drinks by Category	p. 320
Drinks by Liquor Type	p. 323
Drinks for Special Occasions	p. 327
Subject Index	p. 328
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