Bartending For Dummies
Your hands-on guide to concocting the perfect cocktailDo 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 Dummiesgives 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 moreShake it up — find out everything you need to know about garnishes, mixers, and measurements to make drinks like a master mixologistGet cordial — meet the major players that round out every bar, from cordials and liqueurs to beer and brandy to wines from around the worldMix 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 ManhattanOpen the book and find:Bar measurements and their equivalentsHow to open wine and champagne bottlesFull coverage of everything from American whiskey to wineStoring and serving suggestionsThe latest shooters, coffee, frozen, and nonalcoholic drinksTen cures for hangovers and hiccupsLearn to:Concoct the perfect cocktailPrepare classic and contemporary drinksBecome an expert on the latest liquors, wine, and beerExperiment with the latest flavored rums and vodkas