The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails

Mittie Hellmich

Jul 2010 · Chronicle Books

About this ebook

The Ultimate Bar Book — The bartender's bible and a James Beard nominee for the best Wine and Spirit book, 2008

The cocktail book for your home: The Ultimate Bar Book is an indispensable guide to classic cocktails and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips.

Classic cocktails and new drinks: As the mistress of mixology, the author Mittie Hellmich has the classics down for the Martini, the Bloody Mary—and the many variations such as the Dirty Martini and the Virgin Mary. And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler.

Illustrated secrets of classic cocktails and more: Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink. With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages; and let's not forget an essential selection of hangover remedies, The Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf.

If you liked PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar and The Joy of Mixology, you'll love The Ultimate Bar Book

Ratings and reviews

While well written stylistically, factually it isn't well researched. Liqueurs are described as usually some sweetness, however in reality by law they must contain 3% sugar. Also difference between cream and créme liqueurs is described as confusing when it isn't. Not bad, but no bombshells of information; rather a minefield.

learn more in a short time is fun, if we can understand it 🤙

good

About the author

Mittie Hellmich is a photographer and former columnist for the Oregonian. Her photographs have appeared in Highballs, High Heels and Atomic Cocktails. She is the author of Sangria, Paradise on Ice, and Party Shots, all from Chronicle Books. She lives in Portland, Oregon.