Bartending For Dummies

When serving drinks at a bar, it's essential to have a basic knowledge of around 200 popular cocktails. A cocktail is defined as an alcoholic drink made from distilled liquor mixed with ingredients like wine, fruit juice, or soda water, often served iced. With countless drink mixes and names, whether you're hosting a cocktail party, starting a bartending career, or simply want to learn how to make a specific drink, this guide is an excellent resource. It provides clear, easy-to-understand instructions to create over 1,000 different drinks, set up and stock your home bar, and master techniques like shaking, stirring, straining, and serving. From perfecting a martini to crafting a cosmopolitan, this comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers everything you need to mix drinks for any occasion. Additionally, it includes the necessary tools for bartending, details on various types of alcohol—covering their origins, production, and storage—and an alphabetical listing of nearly a thousand cocktail recipes. It also explains how to make layered drinks, punches, and non-alcoholic beverages. With this guide, you can impress guests and become a skilled bartender, making it an indispensable resource for any bar.