Raising the Bar: Better Drinks, Better Entertaining - Hardcover Book

With dozens of years of experience as a master mixologist, and more than 250 wide-ranging seasonal cocktail recipes, Nick Mautone has gone well beyond the usual bartender's guide to offer dozens of unique and foolproof ideas for easy and successful entertaining at home. In addition to covering all the basics of cocktail making, Nick shares his tried-and-true secrets for choosing the right drink for the right occasion, serving cocktails for a crowd, and pairing specific cocktails with specific foods. With Nick by your side, be your own party planner and confident bartender: planning ahead, creating your own signature cocktail, perfecting techniques for muddling, mixing, and floating, making the right cut―twists, zests, swirls, and wedges, plus homemade alternatives for garnishes, syrups, cordials, and brandies. From the Buck to the Bitter Pill, this book provides a wealth of information, along with extras such as Tricks of the Trade (tips on and shortcuts for preparing and storing drinks), Bonus from the Bar (easy recipes that can be made with components of the drinks), and Straight Up (the last word on demystifying hard-to-find ingredients). Plus an entire chapter filled with tempting easy-to-make snacks and hors d'oeuvres that will complete your entertaining needs. Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.03 x 9.79 inches Condition - Excellent - a very tiny flaw in the spine - second to last photo; some dog eared on corners - see last photo