The Bartender’s Book: The Essential Guide for Mixologists | Dave Broom

The Bartender’s Book: The Essential Guide for Mixologists by award-winning drinks writer Dave Broom is a practical and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in cocktails and the art of bartending.

At the heart of the book is an extensive A–Z collection featuring more than 500 classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, complete with clear mixing instructions. From well-known favourites such as the Bloody Mary and Caipirinha to the Smoky Martini and Zombie, there is plenty to discover and experiment with.

More than 500 cocktail recipes

Special features explore ten classic cocktails in greater detail, including their history and the people behind their creation.

The Bartender’s Book goes beyond cocktail recipes. Dave Broom also explains the essentials of setting up and stocking a home bar, how ingredients should be stored and the terminology commonly used by bartenders.

A useful index organises cocktails according to their base spirits, making it easy to find a drink based on whisky, gin, rum or another favourite spirit.

For home bartenders and professionals

Accessible enough for beginners yet comprehensive enough to serve as a handy reference for experienced bartenders, this compact book is an excellent addition to any drinks library.

For whisky enthusiasts in particular, it also provides plenty of inspiration for discovering how whisky can be used in classic and contemporary cocktails.

Book details

• Title: The Bartender’s Book: The Essential Guide for Mixologists
• Author: Dave Broom
• Publisher: Carlton Books
• Publication year: 2018
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781787391703
• More than 500 cocktail recipes

A practical cocktail and bartending guide from one of the best-known writers on whisky and spirits.