Classic Cocktails

This title presents instructions for making hundreds of cocktails and drinks including all-time favourites such as the Dry Martini and Grasshopper and more unusual drinks such as the Blue Hawaiian and Passion Punch. It includes a guide to the types of drinks and mixers available including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A techniques section explains how to measure mix and pour drinks with step-by-step photographs showing how to frost a glass use a cocktail shaker and make decorative fruit twists. With a useful guide to terminology to help you tell the difference between a chaser and an aperitif a fizz and a frappe and many more. This title includes alcohol and nutritional breakdowns so you can plan your drinking. It features gorgeous colour photography throughout. This beautiful volume
is an essential reference for every home bartender covering a vast array of cocktails and drinks. There are instructions for making both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks accompanied by glorious colour photographs. All the cocktail favourites are featured as well as some more unusual drinks to try. At the back of the book is a guide to the different types of alcohol and mixers available including spirits liqueurs fortified wines beer and wine. There is also a fascinating history of alcohol plus a useful guide to bartending equipment glasses garnishes and tricks of the trade. Practical advice is given on how to prepare a party together with information about alcohol and health including tips for safe drinking and avoiding hangovers.