Bartending 101: The Basics of Mixology
The Essential Bartending Crash Course\ \ Do you know how to set up a full bar for that party you're having? How much vermouth to use when your first guest requests a "dry martini on the rocks?" How to measure out a shot of alcohol using the three-count method?\ You'll find the answers to all of these questions and much more in this indispensable guide. Rather than teaching you recipes for drinks you've never heard of and will never have to make, the authors focus on the fundamentals of...
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The Essential Bartending Crash CourseDo you know how to set up a full bar for that party you're having? How much vermouth to use when your first guest requests a "dry martini on the rocks?" How to measure out a shot of alcohol using the three-count method?You'll find the answers to all of these questions and much more in this indispensable guide. Rather than teaching you recipes for drinks you've never heard of and will never have to make, the authors focus on the fundamentals of bartending—using the tools, learning the terminology and drink mnemonics, and setting up for a cocktail party. This book will transform the most ignorant imbiber into a sauce-slinger extraordinaire, ready to go out and bartend recreationally or professionally.This guide includes:-Basic bar setups, tools, and helpful techniques-Hundreds of recipes for the most popular drinks and punches, from chocolate martinis to salty dogs-New chapters featuring everything a bartender needs to know about beer and wine-A new and improved guide to throwing a fabulous cocktail party-Hints on finding a bartending job-Diagrams, illustrations, and many useful tips throughout.
Introduction11Liquid Tools5Mixers10Alcohol - Past and Present122Toys & Trinkets29Utensils30Glassware33Garnishes & Garbage363Mastering Mixology39Measuring40Highballs43Stirred Cocktails61Shaken Cocktails75Frozen Drinks100Shots1054The World of Beer115A Brief History of Beer116Brewing Beer117Beer Vocabulary119Beer Brands121Storing & Serving Suggestions1255The World of Wine129Types of Wine130Selecting & Handing the Proper Glass141Wine Tasting142Restaurant Survival144Storing Wine1466Innovations with Beer, Wine, & Champagne147Beer Drinks148Wine Drinks150Champagne Drinks151Coolers1537Novelty Drinks, Punches, Etc.157Hot Drinks158Flaming Drinks163Punches165Light & Non-Alcoholic Drinks1808The Cocktail Party185Step 1Getting the Right Supplies187Step 2Setting Up194Step 3Working the Party195Step 4Throwing Everybody Out2019Professional Bartending203Looking for a Job204Acting Like a Professional21010Side Effects & Consequences219Physiology221Sobering Up226Other Side Effects229Alcoholism231Drunk Driving234The Bartender's Responsibility23711Appendix241Index249
