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by Amy Zavatto (Author)
Key Phrases: drip grenadine, lemon twist strain, maraschino liqueur maraschino liqueur, Grand Marnier, Dubonnet Rouge, Southern Comfort (more...)
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For anyone who longs to know how to make a Lemon Drop, champagne punch, or a Hot Buttered Rum, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Bartending is the only guide they’ll ever need. Whether they’re throwing a party or just want to know how to make a great cocktail, food writer Amy Zavatto reveals recipes for the hottest drinks from some of the top bartenders and restaurants in the country. It also contains important information on stocking the bar and the basics of mixing and bar etiquette.

-Over 1,500 recipes—more than any other book of its size and type

-Bartending books with many recipes sell extraordinarily well

-Great layout and cocktail-by-name index makes recipes easy to find

About the Author
Amy Zavatto writes about food, wine, and entertainment for Food & Wine, Gotham, Hamptons, and TimeOut New York, as well as TimeOut New York’s Eating and Drinking Guide. Her articles have also appeared in Jane and Atomic. Co-author of Renaissance Guide to Wine and Food Pairing, Zavatto is an avid cook.

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha (October 4, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592574122
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592574124
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #254,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bartending Made Simple, April 26, 2006
By L. Zavatto (Northport, N.Y., USA) - See all my reviews
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OK, I happen to be a relative, but that has nothing to do with my review of this book. Well, maybe a little, but the fact is, I'm no bartender. I don't have the know-how to mix drinks properly and I found this book REALLY easy to use. The arrangement by types of liquor make this guide truly idiot proof (no pun intended!).
It's a great bar companion especially when my more liquor adventurous guests are around and they want a drink even they don't know how to make.
Kudos to Amy for creating such a simple yet so useful guide!
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