American Bar: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks

Whether youre celebrating a special occasion or just relaxing with a cocktail, let world-renowned bartender Charles Schumann be your guide to mixing masterful libations.American Barthe most authoritative cocktail book ever publishedprovides all the information the cocktail lover or professional bartender needs to serve up the perfect drink. InsideAmerican Bar you’ll find:

• Recipes for more than 500 drinks, listed alphabetically

• An easy-to-use drink index arranged by drink categories

• The fascinating history and names of leading brands of all the major cocktail components

• A handy guide to bartending equipment

• A glossary of international bar terms and measurements

Illustrated with hundreds of delightful 1930s-style line drawings by Günter Mattei, this exceptionally handsome book is an indispensable companion to home or professional entertaining.