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The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft Hardcover – October 14, 2003

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An original book on the craft of mixology is a rare gem. Gary Regan’s The Joy of Mixology is such a gem, one whose genius lies in Regan’s breakthrough system for categorizing drinks that helps bartenders—both professionals and amateurs alike—not only to remember drink recipes but also to invent their own.

For example, once you understand that the Margarita is a member of the New Orleans Sour Family, you’ll instantly see that a Kamikaze is just a vodka-based Margarita; a Cosmopolitan follows the same formula, with some cranberry juice thrown in for color. Similarly, the Manhattan and the Rob Roy, both members of the French-Italian family, are variations on the whiskey-vermouth-bitters formula.

In this way Regan brings a whole new understanding to the world of cocktails and how to make them. Not only will you learn how to make standard cocktails, you’ll actually learn to feel your way through making a drink, thereby attaining the skills needed to create concoctions of your own. And as Regan explains methods for mixing drinks, how to choose bartenders’ wares and select spirits and liqueurs, and the origins of many cocktails, you’ll feel as though you’re behind the bar with him, learning from a master. Plus, his charming and detailed history of mixed drinks raises this far above the standard cocktail guide fare.

With more than 350 drink recipes, The Joy of Mixology is the ultimate bar guide. Ground-breaking and authoritative, it’s a must-have for anyone interested in the craft of the cocktail.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the recipes relevant and interesting. They also describe the book as a great history of cocktails, with an intuitive, intelligent organization. Readers find the content entertaining, with good recipes and interesting side facts. Opinions differ on the overall quality, with some finding it beautifully done and meticulously organized, while others say the layout feels dated.

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47 customers mention "Recipe content"44 positive3 negative

Customers find the recipes in the book relevant, educational, and well-written. They also appreciate the descriptors and variety of recipes. Customers also mention that the book is nicely prepared, with history of the drinks and variations for each.

"...Having said that, the descriptors are important and a good thing to have on hand for customers. They're a must if you're starting out...." Read more

"...The end is a huge list of drink recipes. I enjoy the exotic recipes, however, I enjoy the standards most...." Read more

"...I also appreciate that the recipes list contains a mix of classics (e.g. Hemingway Daiquiri), modern classics (e.g. Greenpoint), and more obscure..." Read more

"...A (for me at least) original, useful and very educational way of grouping cocktails into families...." Read more

17 customers mention "Genre"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great about the history of cocktails, featuring vintage cocktails. They also say it's timeless and classic.

"...a good index, and 4) some nice essays on cocktail history, theory of what makes a satisfying and balanced drink,..." Read more

"This is the classic, timeless cocktail book. All of the drinks are in alphabetical order...." Read more

"...The book also has a pretty comprehensive history of cocktails and mixed drinks, which is interesting...." Read more

"...There were some good points and a handful of interesting drinks, so I don’t feel I wasted my time...." Read more

14 customers mention "Readability"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book intuitive, well laid out, and meticulously organized. They also appreciate the full color pictures and good index.

"...a good index, and 4)..." Read more

"...does contain plenty of great, functional recipes that are well organized and indexed...." Read more

"...It has a great index and glossary. Lots of helpful tips and tricks can be found in this book!..." Read more

"...The instruction early in the book is easy to follow, the history is interesting, and it's quick and easy to follow a recipe in front of my friends..." Read more

4 customers mention "Content"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content interesting, refreshing, and helpful for elevating their cocktail game.

"...Moscow Mule - p307. Wonderfully refreshing. The chill factor from the brass mugs is fantastic if you can get them...." Read more

"Very interesting and has caused me to crave a good cocktail more often. Just now getting into the recipes...." Read more

"Helps you elevate your cocktail game. Love the cocktail history and way the author organizes and classifies ingredients." Read more

"...Funny and interesting too!" Read more

4 customers mention "Enjoyment"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, funny, and interesting. They also mention that it has good recipes and great history of booze.

"An entertaining read, lots of good recipes and some great history of booze, bars and drinking in these united states and abroad...." Read more

"...This is a first for me. Informative and entertaining! The imbibe remastered with exceptional balance. Much enjoyed." Read more

"...Fun read. Recommend." Read more

"I love the intuitive and intelligent way that it's organized. Funny and interesting too!" Read more

6 customers mention "Overall quality"4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the overall quality of the book. Some mention it's beautifully done and meticulously organized, while others say the overall layout feels dated and boring.

"Every bartenders must have book! Including the origional. Beautifully done and meticulously organized. And per gaz' style a tremendous read...." Read more

"...It's all text, no pictures, with the overall layout feels dated and boring." Read more

"...Love the style of the book to display on our bar cart and the classic recipes within...." Read more

"...Handsome cover, great looking addition to anyone’s bar! Giving it five martini rating -🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸..." Read more

Timeless, classic cocktail book! Perfection!
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Timeless, classic cocktail book! Perfection!
This is the classic, timeless cocktail book. All of the drinks are in alphabetical order. Margaritas are in the m's and frozen margaritas are in the f's. He gives some substitution suggestions for individual spirits, but not variations on the drinks themselves. It's way too much fun to work your way through.Pictured below:1) Sazerac - p330-331. The quintessential drink of New Orleans. Rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, Herbsaint (or Pernod) and lemon.2) White Russian - p351. Creamy decadence. Vodka, Kahlua, and cream.3) Moscow Mule - p307. Wonderfully refreshing. The chill factor from the brass mugs is fantastic if you can get them. Vodka, ginger beer (available in diet, if you want!), and lime.4) Remember the Maine - p323. Not a fan. This one tastes like a bucket of really strong booze. Bourbon, vermouth, cherry brandy, absinthe (or Pernod), and angostura bitters.5) Frozen Chi-Chi - p259. Tropical party in a glass. Vodka, coconut cream, pineapple, and a maraschino cherry.6) French Squirrel - p258. Warming wintery taste. Great fireplace drink. Cognac, creme noyau (or Frangelico), and lemon.
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Triple C
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for bartenders, bartenders to be or cocktail enthusiast in general.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
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A joy, indeed. I'd forgotten how many little treasures I'd find nestled within these prolific pages. It's been quite some time since I perused Mr. Regan's book and I felt it high time to finally buy a replacement for the long-lost (yet to be completely read) copy I loaned to a friend ages ago.
I'm so glad I did. Whether you're a bartender -- as I happen to be -- or potential bartender, a cocktail enthusiast, history buff or plain-ole boozehound, you can't go wrong with this classic.

One caveat to professional bartenders of the more intuitive nature -- don't let the definitions/descriptions of drink families muddle the knowledge you already have after years behind the stick with semantics. I started confusing myself (and second guessing myself) when I tried to go "by the book" as it were, by being caught up in the actual semantics, rather than relying on how I internally reference the families. Having said that, the descriptors are important and a good thing to have on hand for customers. They're a must if you're starting out. And they'll be a delight to those less-inclined to "feel" their way through the drink -- I'm transcribing Regan's definitions into Evernote to have on hand for customers or newer bartenders who have questions.

Caveat is a small one and not likely to apply to most readers. But I like to be thorough. If you're looking for a thorough as well as thoroughly well-written book on cocktails, spirits and the history and craft of the cocktailian, look no further. Buy the book -- you'll be referencing back to it more often than you think. Just don't lend it out.
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Dale
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE LOVE LOVE this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2015
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! Gary covers all aspects of bartending in this book. There is a wealth of knowledge between the covers of this book.

The beginning is about the history of drinks and where how mixology came about. He also dispels some myths about the quality of the first cocktails. I found the beginning interesting at times and slightly boring at others, but the history of the cocktails and mixology is great to know and something every bartender should at least be familiar with.

The middle of the book is maintaining the bar, stocking the bar, performing as a bartender, and anything else you need to know to be a professional bartender. He covers everything in a simple manner, but elaborates on a few vital concepts such as importance of garnishes, dealing with rowdy customers, etc.

The end is a huge list of drink recipes. I enjoy the exotic recipes, however, I enjoy the standards most. For someone who doesn't know how to make a margarita, going online will only teach you how to make a "peach sunset cruise margarita" or some bullcrap like that. Gary lists the standard drinks with the basic ingredients. Plus he gives a little bit of contextual information about the drink. It's the only place I've found plain-jane drink recipes. From there, you can build any variation you want, and he lists some of his favorites as other recipes.

This book is the only bartending book I currently own and it stays at my bar at ALL times (right between my Stoli and my Bombay Sapphire). I cannot recommend this book enough!
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Wesley Horton
5.0 out of 5 stars The book to own if you are interested in becoming a bartender professionally or otherwise!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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Regan offers insightful tips and thoughs into the mindset of a successful bartender. There is much more than just mixing drinks quickly and accuratly. That is the easy part.

He begins by tracing the history of tending bar, and how it has evolved over time, from the familure barkeep of the old west (Think Sam at the Long branch in Dodge city from Gunsmoke) to the jack of all trades required to keep up with drink recipes, mix them, keep customers happy, make sure the alcohol used is equal to the drinks sold, that revenue ballances, that management is happy, that the bar remains stocked, that garnishes are available. . that drunks are not served AND be a master of psychology. .

Easy right?

Once you understand a few concepts. . .Regan offers those tips in a way no other drink manual or bar book does. Well worth the money if you are interested.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite contemporary cocktail book
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
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I have quite a library going of cocktail books, and a few things set this one apart: 1) a thoughtful division of cocktails into stylistic families (e.g. 'Duos and Trios', 'French/Italian Drinks,' 'New Orleans Sours.' 2) A carefully curated recipe list, with about a paragraph of interesting commentary on each, 3) a good index, and 4) some nice essays on cocktail history, theory of what makes a satisfying and balanced drink, etc. I also appreciate that the recipes list contains a mix of classics (e.g. Hemingway Daiquiri), modern classics (e.g. Greenpoint), and more obscure drinks that sound like they might be future classics. Very happy to have this book --
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Pablo
4.0 out of 5 stars More than a recipe book
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2009
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There are really a couple of subjects that this book covers:

- Recipes: lots of them with the author's own variations. Not all of the recipes I tried were great. It looks like Gary Regan is trying to provide an inclusive collection of recipes rather than a selection of the best ones. He even includes some that he doesn't care fir,

- Tips for professional bartenders: as a home mixologist I couldn't related to that.

- The standard info on how to and garnishes etc.

And finally, what I consider to be the hear of this guide:

A (for me at least) original, useful and very educational way of grouping cocktails into families. There are lots of tables and descriptions that explain the groupings. This was a real eye-opener for me because it really made it clear how good cocktails were constructed and why a margarita and a cosmopolitan are very, very similar. There are also some great sections that compare the density of various brands of liquors which is extremely helpful when making layered drinks.

All in all, this is not a perfect book but there is really a lot of original content that I've never seen anywhere else. If you like Alton Brown and a pseudo-scientific approach to cooking then you'll definitely enjoy Gary Regan's book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Second favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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The Ultimate Bar Book is my favorite, but this one is a great companion. If you have these two books you are set. Gary Regan is a great mixologist and writer.
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Passou-se ja duas semanas desde que comprei e ainda não foi enviado🙃 outros livros que comprei muito depois ja chegaram
5.0 out of 5 stars Livro incrível e muito técnico
Reviewed in Brazil on May 9, 2023
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Muito detalhado sobre a história da coquetelaria e de clássicos da era pré e pós proibição. Perfeito para quem gosta de se aprofundar no assunto. Além disso entrega super rápida.
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C Martins
5.0 out of 5 stars La Bible du Bartender
Reviewed in France on May 21, 2021
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Indispensable au bartender
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best mixology book!
Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2021
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Best mixology book! So thorough and great recipes with histories of cocktails. Very cool book.
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Katinka
5.0 out of 5 stars Zeker de aanschaf waard
Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 16, 2020
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Zeker de aanschaf waard. Veel informatie en cocktail recepten. Voordeel dat de cocktails op alfabetische volgorde staat waardoor het vinden van een bepaalde cocktail heel makkelijk is. Enige minpuntje is dat er geen illustraties of foto's in staan waardoor je het eindresultaat van een cocktail niet ziet.
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Kellan
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a cocktail recipe book!
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2018
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This is so much more than a recipe book.
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