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

by Hellmich, Mittie

• ISBN13: 9780811843515
• ISBN10: 0811843513
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-02-16
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

With over 750 drink recipes-including punches, hot drinks and exciting new cocktails such as Champagne Cosmo and Bali Highball-The Ultimate Bar Book is the first, last and only place to find classic and new drink recipes. There are also mixology tips, extensive illustrated information on barware and tools, soothing hangover remedies, ideas for garnishes and a section on non-alcoholic drinks.

Author Biography

Mittie Hellmich is a photographer and former columnist for the Oregonian . Her photographs have appeared in Highballs, High Heels (0-8118-3017-9) and Atomic Cocktails (0-8118-1926-4). She is the author of Sangria (0-8118-4290-8), Paradise on Ice (0-8118-3302-X), and Party Shots (0-8118-3950-8), all from Chronicle Books. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Liquid Mobility: Navigating This Guide	p. 11
The Essential Bar	p. 15
Basic Equipment	p. 16
Glassware Guide: A Transpicuous Clarification	p. 23
Stocking the Home Bar: The Essential Liquid Portfolio	p. 29
Measurements and Ingredient Equivalents	p. 33
Glossary	p. 36
Mixology 101	p. 47
Garnishes & Rims: Cocktail Aesthetics and Drink Decor	p. 59
Infusions & Syrups	p. 67
Smooth Entertaining	p. 75
Spirits & Drinks	p. 85
Beer & Sake	p. 86
Brandy	p. 106
Champagne & Sparkling Wines	p. 142
Gin	p. 168
Liqueurs	p. 207
Glossary of Liqueurs and Bitters	p. 225
Rum	p. 243
Tequila	p. 279
Vodka	p. 303
Whisk(e)y	p. 332
Wine & Fortified Wines	p. 373
Hot Drinks	p. 397
Punches	p. 408
Shooters	p. 418
The Nonalcoholic Zone	p. 433
Hangover Remedies and Pick-Me-Ups	p. 446
Subject Index	p. 457
Drinks by Liquor Type	p. 464
Bibliography	p. 475
Acknowledgments	p. 476
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