Bartending For Dummies

Summary

This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy to follow instructions.

This 4th Edition also provides:

-Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar

-Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies

-Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks

-Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon

-Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist

-The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups

-Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers

-New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more

-A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini

Bartending For Dummies, 4th Edition teaches readers how to concoct the perfect drink. With in depth knowledge of contemporary cocktails, along with classics like Manhattans and Margaritas, readers will be able to prepare and entertain with a special twist. Readers also get the scoop on the latest spirits, wine and beer.

“ Avery interesting and informative book ” -M2 Best Books, May 2004

Author Biography

Ray Foley is the founder and publisher of Bartender Magazine whose readership exceeds 100,000. His Web site, bartender.com, generates over 1 million hits per month. A professional bartender for more than twenty years, he is the founder of the "Bartender Hall of Fame."

Introduction
The Basics
Just for Openers: The Right Tools and Glasses
Methods to the Madness
Setting Up Your Home Bar
Charts and Measures
Short Shots from American Whiskey to Wine
American and Canadian Whisk(e)y
Aperitifs, Cordials, and Liqueurs
Beer
Brandy
Cognac and Armagnac
Gin
Irish Whiskey
Rum
Scotch Whisky
Tequila and Mezcal
Vodka
Wine
The Recipes
Recipes from A to Z
"Martini" Madness
Drinks for Special Occasions
Nonalcoholic Drinks
The Part of Tens
Ten Drinks to Try and Ten Drinks to Let Someone Else Try
At Least Ten Cures and Lores
Recipes Index
Topics Index
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