Whether you’re learning to become a bartender or already a top sommelier, there’s always more to learn about cocktails. From books for beginners to books for expert hands and books for enthusiasts looking for recipes, cocktail books for every occasion!
every year, hundreds of books are published with their own take on cocktail recipes, bartending how-tos, and more. It can be difficult to find the books that offer the best value for your money.
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We’ve rounded up nine of the best cocktail books on the market below.
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the best cocktail book for beginners
the house bartender, second edition
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Our top pick for the best cocktail book for beginners is The House Bartender. The book includes over 175 recipes, including non-alcoholic ones, as well as a guide to bartender tools such as a wine opener, wine pourer, aerator, carafe and more. is a must read for the beginning bartender and at home. you can even learn the basics, like what 1 part is. all you need is a few quality cocktail ingredients, along with your collection of carefully curated recipes!
simplified cocktails
As the name implies, Cocktails Made Simple is an easy-to-understand resource that does a great job of breaking down mixology for every reader. includes 40 classic recipes along with some easy-to-understand illustrations that break down the parts. this way, each standardized recipe is even easier to follow. There’s even a handy breakdown of all the tools you should have on hand and what they’re used for, so there’s no more guessing.
the essential bar book for home mixologists
Books geared toward the home mixologist tend to be the perfect choice for beginners because they avoid the use of complicated descriptions and jargon. The essential bar book for home mixologists definitely fits the bill and includes 70 easy-to-learn recipes for cocktails and mocktails. There are even some fun tidbits about famous bartenders, great drinking songs, and more in this home bar book. If you have a club soda on hand and aren’t sure what drink to mix up, you’ll have more than enough options here.
the best classic cocktail recipe book
the art of mixology: classic cocktails and curious concoctions
Also on our list of the best cocktail books, The Art of Mixology is a classic cocktail recipe book suitable for all experience levels. Whether you’re a bartender or a beverage enthusiast, you’ll find at least a few recipes you’ll love. classic cocktails like the mai tai, marilyn monroe and zombie make an appearance, as well as mocktails like the ginger fizz and sober sunday. the book is packed with over 200 recipes, separated into sections by types of alcohol such as gin & vodka, rum, whiskeys and brandy. You’ll find all the drinks every bartender should know about in this one, making it a definite must-have for anyone just starting out or looking for a refresher.
The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender’s Craft
Completing the list of the best classic cocktail recipe books is Gary Regan’s guide to classic cocktails, the joy of bartending. for the book’s 15th anniversary, some interesting changes have been added to the recipes, and there’s a lot of information about the beverage-making renaissance of the last decade. makes the cut for our best cocktail recipe books not because it has the most popular cocktails, but because they are some of the tastiest recipes, reviewed and modified. this is a book from a mixology master that may be the only cocktail reference you need.
best craft cocktail books
the new cocktail craft
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If you’re looking for a comprehensive and in-depth look at bartending, The New Art of the Cocktail is the book for you. With 500 different cocktail recipes, this tome of bar knowledge has something for everyone. The book covers drink stories, culture, tips and tricks along with beautiful photography and easy recipes. It even includes author DeGroff’s favorite spirits recommendations, so you know which gin or bourbon will mix perfectly. With all the new recipes at your fingertips, you may need to buy more liquor to keep up (and avoid meaning 86).
death & co: modern classic cocktails
craft cocktails and innovation go hand in hand, and no one knows it more than the famous death & co. bar. Using their extensive knowledge and experimentation, authors David Kaplan and Nick Fauchald have compiled more than 500 of the bar’s most innovative and sought-after cocktails. This book includes guidance on buying and using spirits, step-by-step bartending techniques like how to increase sales, beautiful photography, infographics, and more. it may one day be considered a definitive guide to cocktails as the market continues to move away from the classics.
the craft cocktail: delicious drinks for every occasion
our final selection of craft cocktails, julie reiner’s the craft cocktail party will help you prepare drinks for every occasion. The author co-owns the Clover Club in Brooklyn and the Flatiron Lounge in Manhattan, so he knows recipes have been perfected in a fast-paced environment. The book is organized by season and occasion, with cocktails chosen for different events and themes. Whether you’re looking for a festive drink, popular cocktail recipes, or a modern take on a classic, you can find it here.
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Experienced bartenders, beginning mixologists, party hosts and more can all benefit from having a few cocktail books on their shelves. these books take the guesswork out of making drinks and can excite even the heaviest booze fanatics.
To become even more of an expert, make sure you master the basics like the standard pour so you can back up your newfound knowledge with advanced stuff like aphrodisiac drinks. you can even choose one of the best cocktail books, the best wine books or watch a sommelier documentary if you wish.
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