Bartending For Dummies (For Dummies (Cooking))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 3rd Edition October 16, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 047005056X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470050569
• Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 12.8 ounces

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Bartending for Dummies (Paperback) This book is by no means a definitive work on bartending. However, it is a good mix of information, in a well-packaged format. There are tips on everything from setting up a home bar to types of glasses to, of course, an extensive recipe list of cocktails. There are a number of suggestions on saving money, because no home bar is going to have everything - the author points out the most common spirits and liquors you're likely to need for entertaining an average group of people, arranged by cost and numbers of guests. The recipes are the heart of the book, with over 1000 different drinks. About half are shot recipes. There are also numerous variations on classics such as the margarita and the martini. These recipes include serving suggestions; for example, mint juleps should be served in metal glasses and proper preparation of a glass for a Bloody Caesar/Mary (rimmed with celery salt and lemon juice). The recipes are listed alphabetically by name, and there is an extensive index in the back by liquor type that is very helpful. Unfortunately, it is not cross-listed, so you'll find yourself flipping back and forth between the index and detailed recipes when looking for new drinks to try, for which you have all the ingredients. There are also some recipes that are well-known to me that are missing from the book (most notably the Freight Train - Grand Marnier and Jack Daniels - or is this a Canadian drink that is uncommon in the U.S.?). Finally, a word on what is not included in the book. While there are little blurbs on Scotch, wines, etc. (how they are made, some suggested common brands, etc.), there is very little on these types of alcohol, except where they are also used in a mixed drink. Of course, wines and Scotches are such big areas in their own right that they have their own "Dummies" books. Comment | | (Report this)