Playboy Bartenders Guide

Whether you're a professional mixologist looking for a few new drink recipes to wow the crowd or simply a social drinker with plans to host an unforgettable party in your own home, the Playboy Bartender's Guide is the perfect handbook for "spiritual" success. Let Thomas Mario, former food and drink editor of Playboy magazine, tutor you in the fine art of the cocktail. Provides hundreds of valuable tips covering every detail of bartending, from drink-mixing and presentation to party-planning and stocking your bar; features some 1,400 mouth-watering cocktail recipes to suit every season, moods, and occasion; easy-to-use format organizes recipes by alcohol type; plus tips for throwing swinging theme parties at your pad.--Publisher description

Recipes for more than one thousand mixed drinks are supplemented by sections on bar lore, hosting tips, and party drinking

The Bar Book — Bartending and mixology for the home cocktail enthusiast Learn the key techniques of bartending and mixology from a master: Written by renowned bartender and cocktail blogger Jeffrey Morgenthaler, The Bar Book is the only technique-driven cocktail handbook out there. This indispensable guide breaks down bartending into essential techniques, and then applies them to building the best drinks. Over 60 of the best drink recipes: The Bar Book contains more than 60 recipes that employ the techniques you will learn in this bartending book. Each technique is illustrated with how-to photography to provide inspiration and guidance. Bartending and mixology techniques include the best practices for: Juicing Garnishing Carbonating Stirring and shaking Choosing the correct ice for proper chilling and dilution of a drink And, much more If you found PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar, The Joy of Mixology, Death and Co., and Liquid Intelligence to be helpful among bartending books, you will find Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s The Bar Book to be an essential bartender book.

"Ray Foley is known as the bartender's bartender. Leave it to him to take the mystery out of mixology!" —Legendary spirits master, author, and marketer Michel Roux Bartenders don't rely on just anyone to create shots and shooters. They turn to Bartender Magazine, published by thirty-year industry veteran Ray Foley, trusted by more than 150,000 barkeeps. Now, you can get your quick sips straight from the top—from Bartender and the best mix masters across America. From sophisticated to fun, this is the only shooter book you'll ever need.

Japan's rich history of spirits is experiencing a renaissance as people the world over become increasingly infatuated with beverages made from sak, shochu, and Japanese whisky. In Japanese Cocktails, cocktail expert Yuri Kato collects more than 60 recipes for cocktail classics (such as the Hinomaru, the Yuzu Bath, and the Echo Julep) as well as original creations that infuse such non-Japanese spirits as vodka, rum, and tequila. Including the history of Japan's distinctive spirits, tips on finding key ingredients, and sidebars that cover topics ranging from cherry blossom season to Tokyo's fashion district, this handy guide offers readers a unique glimpse into contemporary Japanese culture, perfect for perusing while enjoying a delicious drink!

From Bartender magazine, the number one publication for the bartending trade and the most respected name in bartending, comes Bartender Magazine's Ultimate Bartender's Guide. Based on the best recipes from bartenders across the nation and compiled by expert bartender Ray Foley, Bartender Magazine's Ultimate Bartender's Guide includes over 1,300 cocktail recipes guaranteed to make any home bartender look like a pro and keep professional bartenders on top of their game. Also included are: Facts on liquor and proof Charts and measures Cutting fruit Names and origins Signature cocktails from across America The cornerstone of the Bartender line, this guide is the definitive drink resource for amateur and professional bartenders everywhere.