SPIRITS, COCKTAILS and BARTENDING BOOKS
Here you will find the collection of books about Spirits, Cocktails and Bartending topics that I have assembled over the years. Some are newer editions and some are older and out-of-print, but I try to keep the list as up-to-date as possible, simply because I use it as a reference to make sure not to buy duplicates. If available, the image to the left will be an active link to the product page on Amazon.com.
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Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas
by Brad Thomas Parsons / Ten Speed Press The other book from Brad Thomas Parsons dealing with an important category of the spirits world, that either alone or as a component, can deliver tremendous flavor to your drinking or drink making repertoire. |
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Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas
by Brad Thomas Parsons / Ten Speed Press All you need to know about the ultimate flavor layering tool for great cocktails. |
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Meehan's Bartender Manual
by Jim Meehan This is a great reference guide for anyone who is a bartender or bar manager. I gave all my guys a copy of this for Christmas one year. |
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The Ultimate Guide to Spirits & Cocktails
by Andre Domine There are several editions and listings for this book, and you should be able to find a good used one online if you look carefully. Essentially this is a dictionary of spirits and associated cocktails. |
