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Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails (Ultimate Bar Book)
Hardcover

Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails (Ultimate Bar Book)

by Mittie Hellmich

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Hardcover · 476 pages Chronicle Books · 2006

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Ultimate Bar Book

The bartender’s bible—featuring more than 1,000 cocktail recipes and essential mixing techniques. A James Beard Award nominee for Best Wine & Spirits Book.



Whether you're stocking your first home bar or refining your mixology skills, The Ultimate Bar Book is the essential guide to creating great drinks. A modern classic, this comprehensive reference brings together more than 1,000 cocktail recipes—from timeless favorites to inventive contemporary drinks—along with the practical knowledge every bartender needs.

Author and mixologist Mittie Hellmich demystifies the art of cocktail making with clear instructions, helpful illustrations, and expert tips for mixing, shaking, stirring, and garnishing. Learn how to craft beloved classics like the Martini and Bloody Mary, explore variations like the Dirty Martini and Virgin Mary, and discover original creations such as the Tasmanian Twister and Citron Sparkler.

  • Beyond recipes, this indispensable handbook walks readers through the fundamentals of building a well-equipped bar. 
  • Detailed sections explain essential bar tools, glassware, and techniques, while illustrations show exactly which glass to use for each drink. 
  • Recipes for flavored syrups, infused spirits, garnishes, punches, hot cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks are also included—plus a helpful collection of hangover remedies.

Perfect for beginners and experienced bartenders alike, The Ultimate Bar Book is designed to inspire confidence and creativity behind the bar. Whether you're mixing drinks for a dinner party, learning the classics, or experimenting with new flavors, this authoritative guide provides everything you need to shake, stir, and serve cocktails with style.



THE DEFINITIVE COCKTAIL REFERENCE: With more than 1,000 recipes, this comprehensive guide covers classic cocktails, modern drinks, and creative variations—making it an indispensable resource for any home bar.

EXPERT GUIDANCE FROM A MASTER MIXOLOGIST: Author Mittie Hellmich shares professional techniques, tips, and insights to help readers confidently mix drinks like a pro.

BAR BASICS AND ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES: Learn how to stock a bar, use professional bar tools, and master key mixing methods, including shaking, stirring, muddling, and layering.

ILLUSTRATED GLASSWARE AND PRESENTATION: Helpful illustrations show which glass to use for each drink, making it easy to serve cocktails correctly and beautifully.



Perfect for:

  • Home bartenders building their first cocktail repertoire
  • Professional bartenders and mixology enthusiasts
  • Hosts who love entertaining with classic and creative drinks
  • Fans of cocktail culture and craft spirits
  • Father’s Day gifts for dads, husbands, and partners who enjoy cocktails, home bars, and entertaining
  • Gift-givers looking for stylish bar books for men
  • Anyone interested in learning the art and technique of mixing great drinks


The book, Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails (Ultimate Bar Book) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780811843515 in Hardcover by Mittie Hellmich may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.

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Publisher
Chronicle Books
Author
Mittie Hellmich
Format
Hardcover
Published
Feb 2, 2006
ISBN-13
9780811843515
ISBN-10
0811843513
Pages
476
Carton quantity
12 copies
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