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Make drinks like a master mixologist with 1,000 recipes
Bartenders are the life of the party—and it's never been easier to prepare and serve drinks that keep partygoers coming back for more! Whether you want to break into professional bartending or up your ante as a home mixologist, this clear, easy-to-follow guide has you covered. With tips on stocking your bar and working with the right tools and garnishes, as well as information on the latest liquor trends and popular new cocktails, it won't be long before you hear, "Bartender, may I have another?"
Concoct the perfect timeless and modern drinks
Learn how to create perfect low and no-alcohol options
Replicate everyone's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails
Stock your bar with the best glasses and tools
If you're looking for fresh ideas to keep your friends or customers happy, Bartending For Dummies is the perfect how-to resource for making a splash with great drinks.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Bartending 5
Chapter 1: For Openers: Gathering the Tools and Glasses You Need 7
Chapter 2: Methods to the Drink Making Madness 17
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Home Bar 31
Chapter 4: Keeping Tabs: Helpful Charts and Measures 41
Part 2: Distilling the High Points of Various Spirits 49
Chapter 5: Vodka 51
Chapter 6: Gin 57
Chapter 7: Tequila and Mezcal 61
Chapter 8: American and Canadian Whisk(e)y 67
Chapter 9: Irish Whiskey 79
Chapter 10: Scotch Whisky 83
Chapter 11: Japanese Whisky 89
Chapter 12: Rum 93
Chapter 13: Brandy 99
Chapter 14: Cognac and Armagnac 105
Chapter 15: Aperitifs, Cordials, Digestifs, and Liqueurs 111
Chapter 16: Beer 119
Chapter 17: Hard Teas, Seltzers, and Ready-to-Drink Products 123
Chapter 18: Wine 127
Chapter 19: Low- and No-Alcohol Options 137
Part 3: Drink Recipes: Creating Classic Cocktails and More 141
Chapter 20: Recipes from A to Z 143
Chapter 21: Shots and Shooters 311
Chapter 22: Martini Making 321
Chapter 23: Drinks for Special Occasions 329
Chapter 24: Mocktails and Low-Alcohol Cocktails 337
Part 4: The Part of Tens 349
Chapter 25: Ten+ Toasts to Mark Any Occasion 351
Chapter 26: At Least Ten Cures and Lores 355
Chapter 27: Ten+ Terms That'll Make You Sound Like a Pro 357
Recipe Index 361
Topics Index 393
