The Essential Cocktail Book

An indispensable atlas of the best cocktail recipes- each fully photographed- for  classicand modern drinks , whether shaken , stirred, up or on the rocks.

How do you create the perfect daquiri? In what type of glass should you serve a whiskey sour?  What exactlyis an aperitif cocktail? A compendium for both home and professional bartenders, The Essential Cocktail Book answers all of these questions and more -through recipes, lore and techniques for 150 drinks, both modern and classic.