The Best 50 Martinis (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Walk into any bar or upscale restaurant these days and you're likely to find, in addition to a wine list, a martini list, offering everything..." (more)
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Product Description

Be the hippest person on the block with your collection of 50 martini recipes, ranging from the traditional to today's favorites. Also, learn a little martini history and "mixology" as well as creative ways to garnish your cocktails.

Product Details

• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: Bristol Publishing Enterprises; Min edition (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558672176
• ISBN-13: 978-1558672178
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,858 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Spend a few extra dollars on a book that is worth it, September 27, 2002

By A Customer

I puchased this book at the same time as a martini shaker and thought it would be a good companion to my new shaker and glasses.

This books is very small, flimsy and posseses a lot less than than can be found at a basic drink website. ...the book is cheap BUT it is worth about $2, thats it. In looking through this book, I felt like I could have put together something better written, more informative, and thorough in about 2 hours sitting at the computer.

There are some good recipes in the book but most of them are variations of the same martini. I would recommend skipping this book and buying one of the other drink/martini books that cost a few $ more.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe as a gift with a shaker?, June 6, 2003

By	T. Reinhardt "olivia lee" (east coast) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I can only see this being a good book if given as part of a *martini-themed* gift basket... On the other hand the book *shaken not stirred* is much more fun, useful and informative...

The recipes here are good, but standard...nothing to warrent an entire book, really. It would look attractive, tho, as part of a gift set...so its kind of a mixed bag.

If your looking for a book for yourself... a first martini book with recipes, tips, sayings and martini lore, go with the other one i mentioned.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointing., March 7, 2004

By	Rheumor (New Orelans) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

The book is tiny, with cheap binding and mediocre photos. It won't last long around a wet space like a bar. As for the recipes themselves, they are just the standards. Ho hum.