Review
“…a very interesting and informative book…” (M2 Best Books, May 2004)


Review
“…a very interesting and informative book…” (M2 Best Books, May 2004)


Book Description
Now updated and expanded-the bestselling guide to mixing drinks
"A must for all the 'do it yourself' bartenders."-Charles Chop, United States Bartenders Guild
"Who better to write Bartending For Dummies than America's best known and funniest bartender, Ray Foley."-Bill Samuels Jr., President of Maker's Mark Distillery
First published in 1997, Bartending For Dummies has helped hundreds of thousands solve the mysteries of mixology-and remains one of the top-selling bartending guides, week after week. Now, bartender extraordinaire Ray Foley has updated his classic guide, making it even more essential to anyone who entertains. This updated edition now offers recipes for today's trendiest cocktails, such as the Metropolitan and the Apple Martini. It features the latest drinks with flavored vodkas and rums. And it delivers expanded coverage of single-malt Scotch whiskies and wines from around the world. Best of all, the book continues to include all the features that have made it so popular over the years: an A-to-Z recipe guide to nearly 1,000 cocktails and shooters, unbeatable tips on outfitting a home bar and mixing cocktails like a pro, and savvy guidance on selecting liquors, wines, and other libations. It's just what people need to mix up great drinks and have a blast!
Ray Foley (Basking Ridge, NJ) has been a bartender for more than 20 years. He is the Publisher and founder of Bartender magazine (150,000 circulation) and Bartender.com (2.5 million hits per month) and is the author of The Ultimate Cocktail Book, The Ultimate Cocktail Book II, The Ultimate Little Shooter Book, and The Ultimate Little Martini Book, among others.


From the Back Cover
"Discover the art of cocktail making with this easy-to-read guide." —Anthony Foglio, President & CEO Skyy Spirits Discover dozens of hip and classy martini recipes Everything you need to shake, stir, and serve like a pro Want to make a perfect martini or the consummate cosmopolitan? From classic drinks to today’s coolest cocktails, this comprehensive A-to-Z guide shows you how to mix up whatever concoctions you or your guests might desire. With over 1,000 drink recipes, plus how-to’s on bar set-up, party planning, and more, it’s just what you need to wet your whistle! Praise for Bartending For Dummies "Convivial Bartender-Publisher Ray Foley offers tested advice and tips as only a man can who has professionally served thousands behind the bar." –LeRoy Neiman, LeRoy Neiman, Inc. "Informative, entertaining, and highly readable. I’ve been in the spirits industry for more than 25 years, and I still learned something." —Mike Donohoe, CEO of Future Brands LLC Discover how to: Create over 1,000 different drinks Shake, stir, strain, and serve like a pro Make over 100 great shooters Buy enough supplies for parties Pick the perfect glass


About the Author
Ray Foley is a former Marine with over 20 years of bartending and restaurant experience. He is the founder and publisher of Bartender Magazine. His other books include The Ultimate Cocktail Book and The Ultimate Little Martini Book.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Discover dozens of hip and classy martini recipes

Everything you need to shake, stir, and serve like a pro

Want to make a perfect martini or the consummate cosmopolitan? From classic drinks to today’s coolest cocktails, this comprehensive A-to-Z guide shows you how to mix up whatever concoctions you or your guests might desire. With over 1,000 drink recipes, plus how-to’s on bar set-up, party planning, and more, it’s just what you need to wet your whistle!

Praise for Bartending For Dummies

"Convivial Bartender-Publisher Ray Foley offers tested advice and tips as only a man can who has professionally served thousands behind the bar." –LeRoy Neiman, LeRoy Neiman, Inc.

"Informative, entertaining, and highly readable. I’ve been in the spirits industry for more than 25 years, and I still learned something." —Mike Donohoe, CEO of Future Brands LLC

Discover how to: Create over 1,000 different drinks Shake, stir, strain, and serve like a pro Make over 100 great shooters Buy enough supplies for parties Pick the perfect glass

Now updated and expanded-the bestselling guide to mixing drinks
"A must for all the 'do it yourself' bartenders."-Charles Chop, United States Bartenders Guild
"Who better to write Bartending For Dummies than America's best known and funniest bartender, Ray Foley."-Bill Samuels Jr., President of Maker's Mark Distillery
First published in 1997, Bartending For Dummies has helped hundreds of thousands solve the mysteries of mixology-and remains one of the top-selling bartending guides, week after week. Now, bartender extraordinaire Ray Foley has updated his classic guide, making it even more essential to anyone who entertains. This updated edition now offers recipes for today's trendiest cocktails, such as the Metropolitan and the Apple Martini. It features the latest drinks with flavored vodkas and rums. And it delivers expanded coverage of single-malt Scotch whiskies and wines from around the world. Best of all, the book continues to include all the features that have made it so popular over the years: an A-to-Z recipe guide to nearly 1,000 cocktails and shooters, unbeatable tips on outfitting a home bar and mixing cocktails like a pro, and savvy guidance on selecting liquors, wines, and other libations. It's just what people need to mix up great drinks and have a blast!
Ray Foley (Basking Ridge, NJ) has been a bartender for more than 20 years. He is the Publisher and founder of Bartender magazine (150,000 circulation) and Bartender.com (2.5 million hits per month) and is the author of The Ultimate Cocktail Book, The Ultimate Cocktail Book II, The Ultimate Little Shooter Book, and The Ultimate Little Martini Book, among others.

About the Author:Ray Foley is the publisher of Bartender magazine. His other books include The Ultimate Cocktail Book and The Ultimate Little Martini Book.END

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