Cocktail Basics

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Shaken or stirred? This book provides a comprehensive guide to cocktail making, starting with vodka, the most fundamental spirit. Each of the 14 featured spirits, including Cachaca, Tequila, Rum, and Gin, is explored in its own chapter, offering information, decoration tips, theme party ideas, bar snacks, and creative mixing suggestions. With over 200 cocktail recipes ranging from classics like Americano, Manhattan, and Sidecar to trendy drinks from the bar scene such as Mojito, Caipirovka, and Rum-Shrub, making cocktails becomes simple and quick. Additionally, the book covers essential cocktail culture, history, shopping tips, decoration techniques, 17 basics for hosting your first party, and 20 golden rules for crafting the perfect cocktail. "Cocktail Basics" serves as an easy entry point for beginners and a treasure trove of ideas for semi-professionals.