The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft Hardcover – Illustrated, August 28, 2018

The Joy of Mixology is an amazing book. It explains the theory behind cocktails and provides easy-to-follow recipes. Perfect for learning and experimenting at home.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! Gary covers all aspects of bartending in this book. There is a wealth of knowledge between the covers of this book.The beginning is about the history of drinks and where how mixology came about. He also dispels some myths about the quality of the first cocktails. I found the beginning interesting at times and slightly boring at others, but the history of the cocktails and mixology is great to know and something every bartender should at least be familiar with.The middle of the book is maintaining the bar, stocking the bar, performing as a bartender, and anything else you need to know to be a professional bartender. He covers everything in a simple manner, but elaborates on a few vital concepts such as importance of garnishes, dealing with rowdy customers, etc.The end is a huge list of drink recipes. I enjoy the exotic recipes, however, I enjoy the standards most. For someone who doesn't know how to make a margarita, going online will only teach you how to make a "peach sunset cruise margarita" or some bullcrap like that. Gary lists the standard drinks with the basic ingredients. Plus he gives a little bit of contextual information about the drink. It's the only place I've found plain-jane drink recipes. From there, you can build any variation you want, and he lists some of his favorites as other recipes.This book is the only bartending book I currently own and it stays at my bar at ALL times (right between my Stoli and my Bombay Sapphire). I cannot recommend this book enough!

One of the best written bartending books I've found. The charts in the middle are absolutely fantastic!

I have quite a library going of cocktail books, and a few things set this one apart: 1) a thoughtful division of cocktails into stylistic families (e.g. 'Duos and Trios', 'French/Italian Drinks,' 'New Orleans Sours.' 2) A carefully curated recipe list, with about a paragraph of interesting commentary on each, 3) a good index, and 4) some nice essays on cocktail history, theory of what makes a satisfying and balanced drink, etc. I also appreciate that the recipes list contains a mix of classics (e.g. Hemingway Daiquiri), modern classics (e.g. Greenpoint), and more obscure drinks that sound like they might be future classics. Very happy to have this book --

This is a great book for people who have found enjoyments of cocktails and ready to learn a little more about mixology. It goes into the history of different liquors and drinks. It has a great index and glossary. Lots of helpful tips and tricks can be found in this book! And it also offers a lot of great standard recipes for you to master! Definitely suggest a buy!

Regan offers insightful tips and thoughs into the mindset of a successful bartender. There is much more than just mixing drinks quickly and accuratly. That is the easy part.He begins by tracing the history of tending bar, and how it has evolved over time, from the familure barkeep of the old west (Think Sam at the Long branch in Dodge city from Gunsmoke) to the jack of all trades required to keep up with drink recipes, mix them, keep customers happy, make sure the alcohol used is equal to the drinks sold, that revenue ballances, that management is happy, that the bar remains stocked, that garnishes are available. . that drunks are not served AND be a master of psychology. .Easy right?Once you understand a few concepts. . .Regan offers those tips in a way no other drink manual or bar book does. Well worth the money if you are interested.

The media could not be loaded. This book was listed as one of the top recommendations for cocktail making. It has so much information it’s like a little textbook for cocktails. I wish it had photos, but other than that it’s amazing! It would make an excellent gift. The book is made an excellent quality.

Llegó en perfectas condiciones y muy recomendado el libro.