The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender with 500 Recipes

About this book

The first real cookbook for cocktails featuring 500 recipes from the worlds premier mixologist Dale DeGroff. Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history personalities and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar master important techniques and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions many featuring DeGroffs signature use of fresh juices as well as all the classics. It begins with the history of spirits how theyre made (but without too much boring science) the development of the mixed drink and the culture it created all drawn from DeGroffs vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar choosing the right tools and ingredients and mastering key techniquesthe same information that DeGroff shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories vintage recipes fast facts and other entertaining asides. Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment destined to become the bible of the bar.