From the best-selling author of The PDT Cocktail Book comes the first definitive guide to teach readers--be they professional bartenders or amateur cocktail enthusiasts--the art of bar building. Interest in craft cocktails has reached fever pitch, with every city in the country boasting at least one craft cocktail bar. Whether you're a professional looking to take your bar game to the next level, or a passionate amateur interested in better understanding concepts like batching, mise en place, or the mechanics of drink making, Meehan's Bartender Manual is the definitive guide to the art of bar building. Featuring chapters on the history of the cocktail and bar; hospitality, service, and etiquette; home and professional bar design; and tools and machinery, Jim's authoritative yet engaging voice is on full display. This hardworking, practical bar book also includes the 100 cocktail recipes that every serious cocktail aficionado should know, groundbreaking never-before-published information on spirits from around the world, and unprecedented access to Meehan's creative process. The incredible content in this densely informative, yet completely approachable manual is matched only by its gorgeous photography and elevated package design, making it an instant classic to be enjoyed now, and for years to come.
