The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Mixing Drinks

by Beverly Bennett and Beverly Lynn Bennett

The Perfect Cocktail Companion Ever mix a drink that would end up really tasting like bathtub gin? Almost everyone has made a cocktail that brings new meaning to the question, "What's your poison?" But never fear. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Mixing Drinks will remedy that. Inside, you'll discover: ?The basics of stocking your bar ?A detailed guide to classic and trendy drinks ?Party and drink etiquette ?And much more! Most drink books assume...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761536167
• ISBN13: 9780761536161
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Here's to a Great Book about Drinking

I got this book so I could figure out how to make a mint julip for a Derby Day party. We had so much fun, we decided to work our way through a few of the other recipes. Let me recommend the Chocotini -- chocolate liqueur and cocoa. Almost better than sex.Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan, which gets a lot of attention on Sex and the City, is sweet and girlish for a woman who usually drinks scotch neat.Anyway, if you're looking for basic bartending instructions or just a good time, I recommend this book.

Bottoms up!

There's lots more in this book than just recipes--great info on giving a cocktail party, etc. I especially liked the author's personal touch--like the stories about her younger days and learning that there's more to drink out there than just "house wine" or beer. Good appetizer recipes, too.

A Great Gift

Someone gave me this book as a gift and it was a great surprise. It's almost as much fun to read as to make a party around. It's funny and packed with terrific drink recipes. Try the high-octane Havana Delight. It's like a Frappaccino...only much better!

A Great Gift

Someone just gave me this book as a gift and it was a great surprise. It's almost as much fun to read as to make a party around. It's funny and packed with terrific drinks. Try the high-octane Havana Delight. It's like a Frappaccino...only much better!