Publisher's Synopsis
Your hands–on guide to concocting the perfect cocktail Do you want to know how to prepare and serve cocktails professionally, for yourself at home, or for guests at a cocktail or dinner party? Bartending For Dummies gives you over 1,000 recipes in an A–Z format with clear, easy–to–follow instructions for making new and timeless drinks that will make you the hit behind any bar! Set up your bar — discover the tools and glasses you′ll need to properly set up a bar, from wine openers to cocktail shakers to strainers and more Shake it up — find out everything you need to know about garnishes, mixers, and measurements to make drinks like a master mixologist Get cordial — meet the major players that round out every bar, from cordials and liqueurs to beer and brandy to wines from around the world Mix and fix — prepare and serve drinks to please every palate, whether it′s a trendy concoction like a chocolate mint martini or a classic cocktail like the timeless Manhattan Open the book and find: Bar measurements and their equivalents How to open wine and champagne bottles Full coverage of everything from American whiskey to wine Storing and serving suggestions The latest shooters, coffee, frozen, and nonalcoholic drinks Ten cures for hangovers and hiccups Learn to: Concoct the perfect cocktail Prepare classic and contemporary drinks Become an expert on the latest liquors, wine, and beer Experiment with the latest flavored rums and vodkas
