Cover art for ESSENTIALS: Cocktails
Published
Thomas Nelson, September 2025
ISBN
9781400349265
Format
Softcover, 384 pages
Dimensions
20.8cm × 14.2cm × 2.9cm

ESSENTIALS: Cocktails Over 500 Classic Recipes

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Enjoy the ultimate mixology experience to complete any cocktails enthusiast's collection. From beginner crafters bartenders to master mixologists this luxury recipe book contains essential tips, techniques, and tricks to step behind the bar with confidence and creativity. With a faux-suede cover, this little drink book completes any trendy bar cart or chic coffee table as the perfect gift.

This carefully curated collection of 500 cocktail recipes includes the timeless charm of the classics and the nuanced flavors of modern creations such as spicy margaritas, palomas, corpse reviver no. 2, dirty martinis, gin and tonics, lemongrass mojitos and more.

Each recipe is meticulously selected to enhance any occasion with a touch of refined luxury. Learn how to select the finest ingredients, master essential bartending skills, and present each drink with ease and elegance. Divided into sections by alcohol and liquor type, finding the perfect beverage for every occasion, whether it is a weekday nightcap or a date night pairing. From a perfectly stirred cocktail to the effervescence of a delicately layered champagne concoction, ESSENTIALS: Cocktails empowers you to create memorable experiences through the craft of mixology.

Inside you'll find:

Recipes from some of the best bars and mixologists in the world

Guides to make homemade syrups, tinctures, and infusions that ensure the highest quality

Instructive and insightful commentaries on making a successful drink

How to equip your bar and use each tool effectively

Tips and techniques that will allow you to fashion your own bespoke cocktails

For professionals seeking to refine their craft, enthusiasts aspiring to elevate their cocktail repertoire, or anyone who appreciates the finer aspects of drink culture comes the ultimate bar book, ESSENTIALS: Cocktails.

This makes a great gift for:

Professionals seeking to refine their craft

Beginners and enthusiasts aspiring to elevate their cocktail repertoire

Friends and family learning new skills

Anyone who appreciates the finer aspects of drink culture

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