The Essential Bar Book for Home Mixologists - by Amy Traynor (Paperback)

About the Book

"Tend bar like a pro without even leaving the house--a cocktail recipe book for any home bartender."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Tend bar like a pro without even leaving the house--a cocktail recipe book for any home bartender.

There is an art to crafting the perfect cocktail--balancing flavors, choosing the right glassware, even the garnish matters. This home bartender book will show you what you need to master mixology and create delicious libations from the comfort of your own home.

This essential mixology book includes:

Bartending basics for beginners--This drink recipe book breaks down the tools, ingredients, techniques, and other bar essentials you'll need to stock your home bar and start making cocktails from scratch.

70 creative cocktail recipes--Find a wide selection of classic and contemporary cocktails to enjoy, each complete with the story of its creation and history.

Tailored for taste--Discover the ingredients to keep on hand to complement specific spirits such as gin, rum, whiskey, and more.

Stir up your beverage options with the old favorites and modern mixes found in this ultimate drink recipe book. Perfect for holiday entertaining, this book makes an excellent choice for Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers for the aspiring mixologist in your life.

Review Quotes

"A book that comes real handy to get ready for a party or greeting your guests with a punch bowl. Easy to read, clear recipes and quite a bit of explaining about different drinks. Highly recommend it to any soon-to-be-mixologist!" -- Customer Review

"I am impressed with this book, it has pretty much everything you need to not just help you make the actual drink but it also informs you about the logistics of properly prepping for multiple drinks. Definitely a must have for people who like to entertain or beginner bartenders." -- Customer Review

"I got this as a Christmas gift for my sister in law who wanted to learn more about mixology, as well as pairing this with some cocktail mixers and tools this was the perfect gift! I was actually surprised at the size of the book as it is rather small but when I read through it myself I really enjoyed the recipes & writing style! As soon as she got back from all of the holiday travel she tried out a recipe and really enjoyed it! I think it is a great book & gift for the starting mixologist!" -- Customer Review

"The drinks in this book are delicious and easy to make. I love that the drinks are sorted by alcohol so that if I am low or out of a particular drink I can look through the book and find drinks based on what I have." -- Customer Review

"There are plenty of books out there on how to mix drinks. But there's one thing about this book in particular that stands out. As someone who himself used to tend bar long ago, I thought the collection of drink recipes were good. I also liked that they break down everything from glasses to different techniques. But what I thought was really cool about the book was that they include a lot of fun facts. And that's something you just never come across in other handy bartender guides. I got this in particular for my wife, so when her girlfriends come over, she can have fun and be more creative than just putting together the usual drinks." -- Customer Review

About the Author

Amy Traynor is an award-winning cocktail blogger and photographer. Her blog, Moody Mixologist, was the recipient of the 2018 SAVEUR Best Drinks Blog Award. Her photography has been exhibited internationally and featured in several publications, including Story Gourmet.