This illustrated Williams-Sonoma book is designed specifically to meet the needs of home bartenders. It explains everything you need to know, from basic glassware, equipment, & ingredients to the fundamentals of mixology. You`ll find an A-to-Z of recipes for more than 400 classic & contemporary cocktails & mixed drinks, along with indexes organized by drink type, main ingredient, & occasions. It also includes a glossary; an index of drinks by category, by liquor type, & for special occasions; & a subject index. Bound in simulated leather with gold lettering & a fabric bookmark. Beautifully designed! A real collectors treat!
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Ray Foley, a former Marine with over 30 years of bartending and restaurant experience, is the Founder and Editor of BARTENDER(R) Magazine. Ray is referred to as "The Legend" for all he has done for bartenders and bartending. BARTENDER(R) Magazine is the only magazine in the world specifically geared towards bartenders and is one of the very few primarily designed for servers of alcohol. BARTENDER(R) Magazine is enjoying its 30th year and currently has a circulation of OVER 148,000 and is steadily growing.
After serving in the United States Marine Corps and attending Seton Hall University, Ray entered the restaurant business as a Bartender which eventually led to Assistant General Manager of The Manor in West Orange, N.J., with over 350 employees.
In 1983, Ray left The Manor to devote his full efforts to BARTENDER(R) Magazine. The circulation and exposure has grown from 7,000 to over 148,000 to date and has become the largest on-premise liquor magazine in the country.
Ray has been published in numerous articles throughout the country and has appeared on many TV and radio shows.
He is the founder of the "Bartender Hall of Fame??" which honors the best Bartenders throughout the United States not only for their abilities at bartending but for involvement and service in their communities as well.
Ray is also the founder of "The Bartenders' Foundation??" Incorporated. This non-profit foundation has been set up to raise scholarship money for bartenders and their families. Scholarships awarded to bartenders can be used to either further their education or can go toward the education of their children.
Mr. Foley serves as a consultant to some of our nation's foremost distillers and importers. He is also responsible for naming and creating new drinks for the liquor industry. Here are just a few:
"The Fuzzy Navel"
"The Royal Stretch" - for Grand Royal Oaks Race
"The Royal Turf" - for Grand Royal Oaks Race
"Runaway Bride"
"Pink Cadillac"
"Pamamamabu"
"Pear-A-Terre"
"Grapeful Red"
"Pear A Mud"
"Pearsian Kat"
"Pomtree Cocktail"
"ViAGWA"
"The Royal Sour"
"The Hamptons "Golden Apfel"
"Envy"
"Water Lilly"
"Mosquito Bite"
"The Balance"
"Farmer's Cabinet"
Ray has one of the largest collections of cocktail recipe books in the world, dating back to the 1800s and is one of the foremost collectors of cocktail shakers, having 368 shakers in his collection.
Ray resides in New Jersey with his wife and partner of 27 years, Jackie, and their son, Ryan
After serving in the United States Marine Corps and attending Seton Hall University, Ray entered the restaurant business as a Bartender which eventually led to Assistant General Manager of The Manor in West Orange, N.J., with over 350 employees.
In 1983, Ray left The Manor to devote his full efforts to BARTENDER(R) Magazine. The circulation and exposure has grown from 7,000 to over 148,000 to date and has become the largest on-premise liquor magazine in the country.
Ray has been published in numerous articles throughout the country and has appeared on many TV and radio shows.
He is the founder of the "Bartender Hall of Fame??" which honors the best Bartenders throughout the United States not only for their abilities at bartending but for involvement and service in their communities as well.
Ray is also the founder of "The Bartenders' Foundation??" Incorporated. This non-profit foundation has been set up to raise scholarship money for bartenders and their families. Scholarships awarded to bartenders can be used to either further their education or can go toward the education of their children.
Mr. Foley serves as a consultant to some of our nation's foremost distillers and importers. He is also responsible for naming and creating new drinks for the liquor industry. Here are just a few:
"The Fuzzy Navel"
"The Royal Stretch" - for Grand Royal Oaks Race
"The Royal Turf" - for Grand Royal Oaks Race
"Runaway Bride"
"Pink Cadillac"
"Pamamamabu"
"Pear-A-Terre"
"Grapeful Red"
"Pear A Mud"
"Pearsian Kat"
"Pomtree Cocktail"
"ViAGWA"
"The Royal Sour"
"The Hamptons "Golden Apfel"
"Envy"
"Water Lilly"
"Mosquito Bite"
"The Balance"
"Farmer's Cabinet"
Ray has one of the largest collections of cocktail recipe books in the world, dating back to the 1800s and is one of the foremost collectors of cocktail shakers, having 368 shakers in his collection.
Ray resides in New Jersey with his wife and partner of 27 years, Jackie, and their son, Ryan
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource for the home bartender,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Bar Guide (Williams-Sonoma Guides) (Hardcover)
This is an excellent guide to the art of mixology and setting up a home bar. It shares the same features as "Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide" such as the alphabetical format which I find very useful and convenient as quick reference at the bar; and the appended listing of drinks following certain typologies - a great help finding the right drink appropriate to the occasion or what one has in stock. The presentation and layout however is more appealing and inspires neophytes like me to explore more the diverse world of wine and spirits. It is an alternative but will not replace the "Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide."
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous classy little book on traditional drink,
By Avalon Daughter (I wish I was in Glastonbury) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bar Guide (Williams-Sonoma Guides) (Hardcover)
I'll admit that I was impressed with the cover as well as the little green ribbon used to mark pages, but when I browsed the book it impressed me enough to buy it.This book is chock full of information and recipes pertaining to the past 130 years. It has trivia, origins of liquors and pictures as well as history of drinks that are famous today. Examples include: did you know that Absinthe was eventually replaced with what we use nowadays called Bitters? Also has origins of liquors (you know "Eau-De-Vie"? No, I didn't, but if you don't either it's the pear-in-the-bottle liquor -- they literally fasten the bottle to the pears before they get too big and the pear grows inside the bottle.) If you're looking for a guide to help you make that "time period" party just right, this is the one for you. Tells you how to stock your bar properly, glasses to use and drinks for special occasions, such as Wassail for Christmas and tropical drinks from the 40s. You name an ingredient -- they've got a drink for it. If you're not a social drinker, this pretty much makes a good read. I've literally curled up in bed just browsing the information aside from the recipes. A must have for the serious bartender-wannabe for authentic drinks and history.
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