Raising the Bar: A Bottle-by-Bottle Guide to Mixing Up Masterful Cocktails at Home

The basic cocktail formula for building a bar that is anything but ordinary is Spirit + Sugar + Acidity/Bitterness = Tasty Cocktail. This book takes readers through the home bar bottle by bottle, ensuring that every ingredient is versatile enough to be used to the last drop. Each chapter builds on the one before, so readers never encounter recipes calling for unfamiliar spirits or ingredients. RAISING THE BAR is a go-to reference for the home bartender that is practical enough for the day-to-day and special enough for a party.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Chronicle Books

The art of crafting exceptional cocktails lies in a simple yet extraordinary formula: Spirit + Sugar + Acidity/Bitterness = Tasty Cocktail. This book takes a refreshing approach, bypassing the need for esoteric bottles of liquor, complicated syrups, and obscure sodas. Instead, it guides readers through the home bar bottle by bottle, ensuring that every ingredient is versatile enough to be utilized to the very last drop. Building upon a foundational cocktail pantry consisting of Angostura bitters, sugar, and citrus, each chapter thoughtfully introduces a new bottle, unlocking a world of endless cocktail possibilities. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, ensuring that readers never encounter recipes that require unfamiliar spirits or ingredients. With its engaging and practical format, RAISING THE BAR empowers readers to set their own pace and maximize the value of the spirits they bring home. Whether you're a seasoned home bartender or just starting your journey, this book serves as a invaluable reference for creating practical and memorable cocktails for any occasion. With its handsome graphics and a smart emphasis on utilizing what's already in stock, it becomes the go-to resource for home mixologists seeking creative and delightful drinks without the burden of a cluttered bar cart filled with single-use bottles.

Weight: 844g
Dimension: 178 x 224 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781797210322