Why it’s a great gift

Under $50 — A definitive A–Z guide that helps anyone—from new hosts to seasoned home bartenders—mix better drinks with confidence and ease.

Key features

• Comprehensive A–Z format covering tools, techniques, and spirits.
• 115 essential cocktail recipes across classics and modern favorites.
• Clear, engaging explanations of cocktail history and origins.
• Perfect reference for parties, home bars, or weekend experimenting.
• Gift-ready for cocktail lovers, hosts, and bar‑cart enthusiasts.

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What it does / What’s inside

• Teaches foundational bartending skills and terminology.
• Guides readers through spirits, mixers, barware, and techniques.
• Provides recipe structure for consistent, balanced cocktails.
• Inspires creativity with riffs and modern variations.
• Makes home hosting smoother with quick A–Z lookup.

In the box: One hardcover “The Essential Bar Book” with 115 recipes and a complete A–Z spirits and cocktail reference.

Why this over basic bar guides?

It blends approachable explanations with professional insight, making it far more useful than generic recipe-only books.