Written by renowned bartender and cocktail blogger Jeffrey Morgenthaler, The Bar
Book is the only technique-driven cocktail handbook out there. This indispensab
le guide breaks down bartending into essential techniques, and then applies them
to building the best drinks. More than 60 recipes illustrate the concepts explo
red in the text, ranging from juicing, garnishing, carbonating, stirring, and sh
aking to choosing the correct ice for proper chilling and dilution of a drink. W
ith how-to photography to provide inspiration and guidance, this book breaks new
ground for the home cocktail enthusiast.