Bartender Magazine's Ultimate Bartender's Guide [Paperback]

Foley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bartender Magazine | Publication Date: April 1, 2007

From Bartender magazine, the number one publication for the bartending trade and the most respected name in bartending, comes Bartender Magazine’s Ultimate Bartender’s Guide.

Based on the best recipes from bartenders across the nation, Bartender Magazine’s Ultimate Bartender’s Guide includes over 1,300 cocktail recipes guaranteed to make any home bartender look like a pro and keep professional bartenders on top of their game.

Also included are:

--Facts on liquor and proof
--Charts and measures
--Cutting fruit
--Names and origins
--Signature cocktails from across America
--And much more

The cornerstone of the Bartender line, this guide is the definitive drink resource for amateur and professional bartenders everywhere.

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About the Author

Ray Foley is an expert bartender, publisher of Bartender magazine and founder of Bartenders Foundation Inc. He has appeared on Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. He has also been featured in major magazines, including Forbes and Playboy. Ray resides in New Jersey with his wife and partner, Jaclyn.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402209150
• ISBN-13: 978-1402209154
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,271,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bar guide, February 3, 2010

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M. Linda Hopp "homebody" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bartender Magazine's Ultimate Bartender's Guide (Paperback)

This arrived speedily and in excellent condition. It was everything the reviews said it would be and I would recommend this book to others who need help when doing bar duty for a dinner party.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas, February 8, 2008

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J. Mason "TwinMom" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bartender Magazine's Ultimate Bartender's Guide (Paperback)

My husband loves to pass this around and create whatever everyone wants to try. There are way too many drinks in this that are simply smoothies with no alcohol and some drinks that made everyone sick (watch out for Anti-Freeze!). However, we have had lots of fun and the drinks are great.