The Bartender's Companion: The Original Guide to American Cocktails and Drinks (4th ed.) [Paperback]

Robert Plotkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2001

This is the 4th edition of our creative drink recipe guide that includes over 2,600 delicious drink recipes, alphabetically listed and indexed by drink type and main ingredient. Also included are reviews of 126 of the hottest liquors and liqueurs on the market today. The four color cover and four color interior are beautifully designed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A creative drink recipe guide with the latest, best tasting drinks, this is the book you've been waiting for. -- Beverage Analyst, December 2001

The best industrial strength bar book I have ever seen! -- Kim Fleming, Future Brands November 2001

About the Author

Robert Plotkin is one of the best known experts within the beverage industry today. His opinion and expertise is highly valued and sought after by most major liquor and mix companies worldwide. He has authored 11 books on beverage management, training, liquors and drinks. He has been a nationally syndicated columnist for the last twenty years and currently writes for over 10 publications, many with national distribution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 339 pages
• Publisher: Barmedia; 4th edition (September 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0945562233
• ISBN-13: 978-0945562238
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,887,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest Bartener's guide to use for work or at home, February 22, 2006

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G. Mariscal (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bartender's Companion: The Original Guide To American Cocktails And Drinks (Paperback)

This is my second copy of Robert's Bartenders Guide. My original copy of Revision 1 was used while I was a bartender 8 years ago and

helped me out of a few embarassing situations. It shows you the glass by name and picture, how you prepare the drink and the garnish options.

This copy has more drinks then I could ever get a chance to try, and will make a great addition to my home bar.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great drink recipes, interesting background info, August 19, 2004

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Bobby Newman (Long Beach, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bartender's Companion: The Original Guide to American Cocktails and Drinks (4th ed.) (Paperback)

This is a great book for those getting started in mixing drinks, or for the more advanced. Procedures for making the drinks are nicely spelled out, as well as information on glassware and tools, etc. Alternate recipes are shown for several drinks, showing that there is not just ONE WAY to make certain drinks. This lack of arrogance shows through in a number of ways, including in the sidebars on the pages that highlight particular spirits. Lots of interesting background there. I especially enjoyed the features on the Dekuyper's cordials. They may offend the snobs, but they're fun! Another great feature is an index by ingredient. You get a new bottle of something and can look it up to see what new drinks you can make with what you have on hand. In general, this book is fun and informative and is a must-have for any drink mixer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must have reference for everyone who mixes drinks, May 30, 2008

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David Commer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bartender's Companion: The Original Guide To American Cocktails And Drinks (Paperback)

This book is an extremely valuable resource providing detailed recipes on an extensive number of drinks. Providing multiple versions on many of the more popular recipes is a nice bonus. The product information included by the author is interesting and the straightforward drink preparation instructions are also very valuable and helpful.