Atomic Bodyslams to Whiskey Zippers: Cocktails for the 21st Century (Paperback)

~ Adam Rocke (Author) "Whether it's your home bar or a professional saloon, the initial "set-up" is probably the most important thing..." (more)
Key Phrases: strain over ice, fill with hot coffee, shake with ice, Coffee Hot Mug, Southern Comfort, Beer Mug (more...)

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Product Description

Aimed at both amateur and professional bartenders, this guide presents 750 recipes for stylish, creative drinks--from the Atomic Bodyslam to the Baby Godzilla to the Squashed Frog--with clearly written, precise instructions for making them.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Surrey Books; 1st. Ed edition (May 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572840102
• ISBN-13: 978-1572840102
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,349,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to do to get fired as a bartender., May 7, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Haddon Heights, NJ) - See all my reviews

As a professional bartender, I frequently examine bartending books to find the latest recipes as well as alternative presentations to the classics. I, however, have never found a book to be so glaringly wrong in some of the most common drinks. (Gin is an ingredient in a screwdriver?) This book serves no purpose other than the author to spout name dropping stories about the celebrities he has encountered as a Hollywood bartender. The vast majority of the book are the author's original concoctions that he takes much wanton hubres in, but beware, all to often, the names of these drinks share names of popular drinks with absolutely no similarity in the ingredients. Any nubile bartender who wants a book to learn the most common drinks ordered should stay clear of Atomic Bodyslams...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative names, not very good drinks, December 27, 2000

By	Roger Slykhouse "skaterdude" (West Bloomfield, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bought this book based upon a recommendation in a magazine. Although it can serve as a very funny counter decoration, the drinks are not very good. We got the most fun out of this book when I invited a bunch of friends over and we just read through the drinks (and some of the recipes).

2 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Most Entertaining Guide We've Ever Encountered...", October 22, 1997

By A Customer

From the October issue of "Gallery" Magazine... Hey fella, you look beat. Drop that briefcase and sit right down onthis stool. What'll ya have? A Jumping Humper? How about a Valley of the Dolls or a Howitzer? What, you've never heard of these drinks? You will if you pick up a copy of Atomic Bodyslams to Whiskey Zippers: Cocktails for the 21st Century (Surrey Books), the most entertaining mixmastering guide we've ever encountered. There are complete directions for making more than 1,000 libations, from the usual suspects to the latest non-alcoholic concoctions. There are even some surefire hangover remedies! Author Adam Rocke keeps everything upbeat and fun in this breezy yet invaluable handbook, a real key for anyone who wants to host only the finest social events! END