The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks with 150 Recipes
<p><b>An attractive companion to <i>The Essential Bar Book, </i>this gorgeously photographed compendium for professional and home bartenders offers recipes, history, and techniques to create 150 essential cocktails, both modern and classic. </b></p><p>How do you create the perfect Daiquiri? What type of glass should a Whiskey Sour be served in? What exactly is an aperitif cocktail? <i>The Essential Cocktail Book</i> answers all of these questions and more.</p><p>Written by the editors of PUNCH, and edited by author and drinks writer Megan Krigbaum, this book presents the history, mythology, and tried-and-true recipes behind the cocktails that are essential to any aspiring home bartender. Presented in an easy-to-navigate format, with recipes for 150 delicious, classic cocktails, all beautifully illustrated with full-color photography, this book deserves a place on the home bar shelf of anyone who loves to entertain or drink cocktails.</p>