The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion: 151 Cocktails That Will Freshen Your Breath, Impress a Hot Date, Cure a Hangover, and More! (Hardcover)

by Duane Swierczynski (Author) "If you have a faithful manservant to cater to your every whim, you don't need to read this section..." (more)
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Product Description
Introducing the world’s first practical guide to booze: Just pick the occasion and we’ll select the libation—complete with recipes, secrets, and tips. Your daughter told you she’s getting married? Drink this. Got a new job? Cheers, and drink this. Been a long day? Drink this, and make it a double. Traveling to London? Need to lose weight? Want to impress your co-workers? Don’t worry. Alcohol aficionado Duane Swierczynski will give you the recipes and rationale behind every mixed drink imaginable . . . and then some.

Chock-full of Margaritas, White Russians, Gin Rickeys, Harvey Wallbangers, Cosmopolitans, Hot Toddys, Jungle Juice, Eggnog, Sex on the Beach, and 142 other favorites, The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion is comprehensive enough to be the only bar book you’ll ever need.

About the Author
Duane Swierczynski has been researching this book since his sophomore year of high school. He is a senior editor at Philadelphia Magazine and contributing editor at Men's Health magazine. He has also written for Details, Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle, George, and The New York Post.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931686297
• ISBN-13: 978-1931686297
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #423,437 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Entertaining Drinks Book Ever!, June 19, 2003

By	"wildpigjm" (Gilbert, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

If you're looking for a good, general selection of drinks and cocktails from which to start your home bar -- and be thoroughly entertained in the bargain -- your search is over! You'll find expert mixology for some standard drinks, along with some little known or forgotten cocktails throughout 2oth Century history, up to a few of the latest, trendy drinks. Sprinkled with historical and cultural references, notable quotes, and just plain fun stuff, you'll enjoy more than a few laughs even before you start sampling recipes! The language is sometimes "R-rated", so the easily offended should step lightly.

The recipes in this book are not categorized alphabetically, but by "When You're In The Mood For...", "Special Occasions", "Drinks For Life Events", etc., which makes it supremely useful. There is an alphabetical index, plus an index by main spirit ingredient.

I laughed out loud at several spots; by far the most hilarious and entertaining mixology book I've ever encountered!

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty interesting, November 3, 2007

By	M. Burall (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great drinks, great sets ups and funny scenarios. The book is very descriptive and helpful. It gives good instructions and also gives options for substitute ingredients if you don't have everything you need. The "what not to do" hints are a great addition. Some drinks are a little outlandish, but it's overall pretty interesting. Definitely stands out from the rest of the drink/bartending books on my shelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun look through and some cute ideas, July 7, 2007

By	Mary Anne Wheeler "The Mary" (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this book to build up my collection of drink books in the quest to be the best bartender ever!!! And the drinks are great and each one is designated to some occasion whether it be something really silly or the perfect drink for your 25th anniversary. I loved this book just to flip through and giggle at some of the pairs.