Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book]

A knowledge-filled tome for true cocktail nerds or those aspiring to be (Esquire), from one of the worlds most acclaimed bartenders WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD FOR BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK IACP AWARD FINALIST Meehans Bartender Manual is acclaimed mixologist Jim Meehans magnum opusand the first book of the modern era to explain the bar industry from the inside out. With chapters that mix cocktail history with professional insights from experts all over the world, this deep dive covers it all: bar design, menu development, spirits production, drink mixing technique, the craft of service and art of hospitality, and more. The book also includes recipes for 100 cocktails culled from the classic canon and Meehans own storied career. Each recipe reveals why Meehan makes these drinks the way he does, offering unprecedented access to a top bartenders creative process. Whether youre a professional looking to take your career to the next level or an enthusiastic amateur interested in understanding the how and why of mixology, Meehans Bartender Manual is the definitive guide.