Personally, I'm not sure these add very much. Recommended, then, for its comprehensive nature and easy to follow cocktail recipes.
This book is incredible! I was given this as a gift in a cookbook exchange. The first part is all about what you need to stock a basic bar let me tell you, it's quite daunting for a beginner like me. There's examples of glasses, liquors, equipment and even a section for various measurements what does a dash really mean? Then it goes into some other stuff before coming to the gist of the book: the spirits and drinks.
The cocktails are all arranged by type of liquor. Certain famous cocktails This book is incredible! Certain famous cocktails have several pages devoted to them, with a brief history, classical way of preparing it and more common variations. There's so much more. I could just keep going and going. I have a feeling this book will get a fair amount of use this summer! And for the next many years. Feb 13, Daniil rated it it was amazing. Extremely useful book for a beginner bartender or someone who is trying to advance their knowledge about the science of spirits.
I picked up a load of useful information, cocktail recipes, history, and so much more. Will highly recommend it and after a month or two will come back to it to reread and refresh my memory on many facts I want to remember and use in my profession.
Mar 26, Wendy rated it really liked it Shelves: cooking-food. The only thing that would make this guide better is one of those built-in fabric bookmarks or three!
I have only had this a few months, but we are finding new drinks all the time. What do I feel like drinking tonight? Let's go! Oct 23, Melissa rated it really liked it. Love this book as a resource for cocktail making. I wish the background commentary on each type of alcohol had been a little more extensive I was looking for a cover-to-cover book but I still enjoyed it. Aug 08, Nikhil rated it it was amazing Shelves: cooking-health. The most comprehensive cocktail manual I've encountered that doesn't overextend itself.
Artfully compiled. Dec 08, Sebastien Rioux rated it it was amazing. Lots of knowledge in a small package. Hardback, perfect reference book for the home bar. Finally made my way front-to-back rather than purely as an occasional reference , and will be a keeper. Feb 23, Andrew Murphy rated it it was amazing. Yet to meet a cocktail book that matches this. A joy to read, and essential for anyone who wants to mix drinks. Oct 03, David Arnold rated it it was amazing.
Good for any level of expertise. This book has all the classic recipes as well as many of the newer concoctions. Dec 17, Jonathan rated it it was amazing. An outstanding guide to preparing cocktails. My friend gave it to me as a gift and I just wrapped up reading the history and technique portion of it! It was pretty good at explaining the origin of a lot of spirits and the history of famous cocktails. Although it gave nice descriptions of bar ware, it gave vague descriptions on actual techniques.
It's a great base book to learn your way around a liquor store and understanding terms. Very great reference book for classic cocktails when in a rut and the internet tells you 20 different ways to make that very cocktail. Jun 29, Aaron Ritchie rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction. This is my go-to source of information whenever I want to make a drink for myself or when entertaining.
Hellmich has arranged the recipes in chapter like sections by the base ingredient. These chapters provide a summary of the history and flavour profile of the base-drink. There are two comprehensive indexes at the end; one by ingredient, the other by drink name. The 'big classics' for each base-drink are given their own detailed sections with plenty of recipes for flavour variations.
Sep 10, James rated it it was amazing Shelves: food. This is fast becoming my favorite after-dinner reading, as well as my favorite before-dinner and post-work-upon-arrival-home reading. The best bar book I've had the pleasure of perusing and then using. Includes wonderful histories of many alcoholic beverages. The section on brandy is great, though not merely as fun as the many pages dedicated to tequila.
Feb 26, Brianna rated it really liked it. This book is very well laid out, and I really like the discussion of the history of the different spirits, how each is defined, and the ways they overlap e.
May 11, Anna Allen rated it it was amazing. It saved me from having to ask what a cognac is, and now I know that there is actually a drink called a 'scooby snack'. I don't drink much, but it's fun to flip through. If I had a personal bar, I would look to it for ideas constantly. Dec 30, Melissa Bond rated it really liked it. One of the most comprehensive and detailed reference of every ounce of alcohol created, with more recipes than one truly needs, and informative histories behind the famous, and infamous, beer, wine and spirits around.
The size is an added bonus, easy for a non-drinker such as myself to know what to try, and which to avoid both at home or out with friends. Jan 03, Wiley R rated it it was amazing Shelves: nonfiction. It's organized by type of alcohol and is just PACKED with information, and the recipes are well-organized, plainly laid out and easy to read.
Terrific book. Jun 14, Colby Denton rated it it was amazing. A very interesting book detailing not only the history of the world's spirits, but also proper ways to enjoy their libations as well as recipes for the most and least known cocktails from all over the world.
Very handy addition to my kitchen library. Great cocktails recipe book with a ton of great new and classics.
I definitely marked a bunch of new cocktails I can not wait to try. Learned a lot about liquor and cocktails from this book. Now I can make simple cocktails home anytime. Apr 18, Megan rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction.
A pretty awesome birthday gift. Thousands of drink recipes some with fun facts , tips on mixing, basic bar equipment. Like the title says, it's comprehensive. To see if pickup is available, select a store.
Find In Store. To check store inventory, select a store. Prices and offers may vary in store. Learn more about plum PLUS. The cocktail book for your home: The Ultimate Bar Book is an indispensable guide to classic cocktails and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips. Classic cocktails and new drinks: As the mistress of mixology, the author Mittie Hellmich has the classics down for the Martini, the Bloody Mary—and the many variations such as the Dirty Martini and the Virgin Mary.
And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler. Illustrated secrets of classic cocktails and more: Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink.
With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages; and let''s not forget an essential selection of hangover remedies, The Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf.
About The Author. Mittie Hellmich is a photographer and former columnist for the Oregonian. Her photographs have appeared in Highballs, High Heels and Atomic Cocktails She lives in Po Format: Hardcover. Product dimensions: pages, 6.
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