Pour Man's Friend: A Guide and Reference for Bar Personnel

Pour Man's Friend: A Guide and Reference for Bar Personnel by Burton, John C.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780962462504.

Synopsis Comprehensive guide to bartending. Practical training and reference for professional bartenders, beverage managers, restaurateurs, as well as at-home hosts wishing to prepare cocktails with confidence and professionalism. 400+ recipes for traditional cocktails, specialty and non-alcoholic drinks. Book Description Clear and readable, POUR MANS FRIEND: A Guide and Reference for Bar Personnel covers every aspect of bartending for people who want to mix and serve drinks with a professional touch. Intended as a textbook for professional bartenders, the book also serves the novice or amateur who wishes to offer guests properly-prepared cocktails. A handy and thorough reference for ways to achieve top industry standards. Includes current regulations and guidelines for responsible alcohol service. Presents techniques and procedures. Specific sections of the book describe the procedures for pouring, mixing and serving particular drinks, preparing condiments attractively, using glassware, and use of ice and mixes. Sixty line drawings illustrate the proper glassware traditionally used for drinks, the tools of a professional bartender, bar set-ups and condiment preparation. The recipe section contains ingredient lists and instructions for over 400 traditional cocktails, specialty drinks , and non-alcoholic drinks.