Complete World Bartender Guide: The Standard Reference to More than 2,400 Drinks [Mass Market Paperback]

Bob Sennett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1993

The Biggest and Best if its Kind
The standard reference to more than 2,400 drinks

Including nonalcoholic drinks
Plus drinks for dieters
Every recipe illustrated with proper glass
Learn how to create the perfect drink for every occasion

You don’t need to take a mixology course to master the art of mixing drinks with style and confidence. All you need to know is in the Complete World Bartender Guide. From classic cocktails to little-known concoctions, this comprehensive reference contains easy-to-follow recipes for more than 2,400 drinks that will make you the toast of any party. This indispensable resource also includes:

• Handy tips on setting up your bar and buying the right amount of liquor and supplies
• Illustrations of proper glassware next to each recipe
• Instructions for brewing beer
• Professional tricks and shortcuts
• Drinks for dieters
• More than 200 recipes for delicious nonalcoholic drinks
• Expert advice on selecting and serving wine
• And much more!

The ultimate bar-top reference

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The Biggest and Best if its Kind
The standard reference to more than 2,400 drinks

Including nonalcoholic drinks
Plus drinks for dieters
Every recipe illustrated with proper glass
Learn how to create the perfect drink for every occasion

You don?t need to take a mixology course to master the art of mixing drinks with style and confidence. All you need to know is in the Complete World Bartender Guide. From classic cocktails to little-known concoctions, this comprehensive reference contains easy-to-follow recipes for more than 2,400 drinks that will make you the toast of any party. This indispensable resource also includes:

? Handy tips on setting up your bar and buying the right amount of liquor and supplies
? Illustrations of proper glassware next to each recipe
? Instructions for brewing beer
? Professional tricks and shortcuts
? Drinks for dieters
? More than 200 recipes for delicious nonalcoholic drinks
? Expert advice on selecting and serving wine
? And much more!

The ultimate bar-top reference

About the Author

Bob Sennett is also the author of The International Drinker's Companion.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Bantam; Revised edition (November 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 055329900X
• ISBN-13: 978-0553299007
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.9 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Drinks, but Nothing Modern, July 16, 1998

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Michael Haftl (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete World Bartender Guide: The Standard Reference to More than 2,400 Drinks (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is filled with different drinks, but it seems none of them are made today (in the USA, at least) I recommend buying another book if you plan on being a bartender or serving drinks at home. If bizarre cocktails from the 20s are what your looking for, then buy this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good for a second drink mixing book on the shelf, July 6, 2001

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joe mull "joemull" (NNJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete World Bartender Guide: The Standard Reference to More than 2,400 Drinks (Mass Market Paperback)

entirely old fashioned drinks, many you may have never heard of before. since old fashioned drinks have become trendy lately, more of these recipies are popping up on hip specialty drink lists of lounge bars. don't expect to use any of the latest schnapps with these drinks, and many of them include natural ingredients for flavoring.

be sure to have a modern bartending book for pleasing the crowd, but this should be for secret specialties from years gone by.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT a complete world bartender guide, May 3, 2008

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Allison M. Richardson (Baton Rouge, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete World Bartender Guide: The Standard Reference to More than 2,400 Drinks (Mass Market Paperback)

I purchased this book mainly for a wider array of recipes, however, I was a bit disappointed with its contents. Although it has more than 2,400 drinks included, it boasts more old-fashioned type of drink, it did not even include a White Russian! Also, some of the recipes I did not agree with because they have evolved over time. I would not recommend it as a ready-reference for bar personnel since it is too out-dated for today's drinking crowd.