A fully-illustrated, global celebration of classic and cutting-edge cocktails, this definitive recipe book for the home bartender includes 610 cocktail recipes from six continents and 60 countries, spanning 500 years. With most cocktails only including three or four ingredients, there is something for novice drink-makers and expert bartenders alike. Drinks range from renowned iconic classics to lesser-known regional specialties to influential bespoke drinks - each reflecting the era, location, or bar that inspired it. In this book, learn how to set up a home bar, with advice on bar tools, glassware, syrups, garnishes, and more. Spirited is organized by cocktail style, with notes on country or origin, era of invention, and infographic icons showcasing ingredients and low alcohol-by-volume (abv). Each recipe also includes a short text providing fascinating historical and cultural information about the drink. Essays are interspersed throughout, with topics ranging from the history of the cocktail, to the culture surrounding aperitivo beverages, among others. A comprehensive index by spirit and ingredient is located at the end of the volume. 432 pages Paperback Imported SPECIFICATIONS 10.9" L x 7.38" W x 1.5" D. Gifts - Books And Music > Phaidon > Saks Fifth Avenue > Barneys. PHAIDON.