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Author: Dale Degroff
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$35.00~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

23 reviews
Sales Rank: 12118

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.7 x 1

ISBN: 0609608754
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.874
EAN: 9780609608753
ASIN: 0609608754

Publication Date: October 15, 2002
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Condition: Brand new book, never read yet. No marks. From a very clean and non-smoking family. Very fast shipping with free delivery confirmation. I will try every effort to ship it on the same day, otherwise no later than next business day.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Cocktails are bigger than ever, and this is the first real cookbook for them, covering the entire breadth of this rich subject. The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring Dale DeGroff’s signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics.

Debonair, a great raconteur, and an unparalleled authority, Dale DeGroff is the epitome of Perfect Bartender, universally acknowledged as the world’s premier mixologist. From Entertainment Weekly and USA Today to the Culinary Institute of America and the nation’s best restaurants, whenever anybody wants information or training on the bar, they turn to Dale for recipes, for history, for anecdotes, for fun—for cocktail-party conversation as well as for cocktails.

That’s what The Craft of the Cocktail is—the full party, conversation and all. It begins with the history of spirits, how they’re made (but without too much boring science), the development of the mixed drink, and the culture it created, all drawn from Dale’s vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing the right tools and ingredients, mastering key techniques—hints worthy of a pro, the same information that Dale shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories, vintage recipes, fast facts, and other entertaining asides. Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject, highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish, full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar.

Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Classic June 17, 2008
Classic drinks with tasteful recipes. The book itself has an air of sophistication, and so will your drinks if they are prepared accordingly.

5 out of 5 stars

great information for someone who wants it all January 21, 2008
This book was fun and fascinating. It had a lot of facts and lore included as well as delicious recipes and pictures. It goes through the basics, such as terms and descriptions, as well as gives tips in each section. I have many cocktail books, but will refer to this one time and time again. It should be on everyone's shelf!

5 out of 5 stars

For the Cocktail Gourmet June 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

If you are into the art of coctails, and want a book that uses no premade mixers, this is the book for you. This book is very informative. Way more than a recipe book, as I read I aspired to be a gourmet bartender. This book makes mixing drinks an art.

5 out of 5 stars

Must have January 9, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Every serious bartender should have this book in his or her collection. It's sleek modern meets art deco with its arsty type and angled text. Also, the most famous bartender in America of the wrote it.

Cheryl Charming

5 out of 5 stars

Best of the Best! January 6, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

If you are a bartender looking for more knowledge to better yourself at your craft..then this is the book for you. I've even started doing training from this book for my new guys...Mr. DeGroff is the best! I can't wait to go to his B.A.R. classes. Anyone interested in making the most delicious drinks whether it be at the bar or at your house...you need this book!

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