World Encyclopedia of Cocktails

A complete, multifaceted compendium of mixed drinks for professionals and amateurs alike, combining basic directions and explanations with expert advice and more than 2,500 cocktail recipes. The World Encyclopaedia of Cocktails is a truly comprehensive work. Written and compiled by expert Paul Martin, the Encyclopaedia is designed for both domestic and professional use. The spirit and liqueur section provides an in-depth look at the distillation methods of the major spirits; it also offers an explanatory glossary of all the featured spirits and liqueurs, including alcohol content. In the ``classics'' chapter, the author lists his all-time top 15 cocktails with an informed look at their origins and evolution. The recipe section is all-encompassing, with more than 2,500 cocktails, ranging from archetypal classics to the latest trends. Arranged in ten easily identifiable categories, the range of concoctions is diverse enough to please every taste. Paul Martin is a world-recognized cocktail consultant and author of The Cocktail Cabinet; with World Encyclopaedia of Cocktails, he gives us the standard work on the subject. 408 pp 6 1/2 x 9 1/2