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Title: The Little Black Book of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics by Virginia Reynolds, Kerren Barbas ISBN: 0-88088-360-X Publisher: Peter Pauper Press Pub. Date: July, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.95

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (1 review)

Rating: 5
Summary: I'm a pleased beginner.
Comment: I picked up this book because it's small and it's spiral bound and lays flat when open. What is actually in the book I found to be very useful.

This book covers essential barware, glassware (with drawings), mixers/garnishes, and techniques (including how to flame a drink & how to properly layer drinks). The drink recipes are broken down into these categories: Cocktails Classique, The Martini, Urban Chic, Punch Up That Party, From the Tropics, Naughty Drinks, and Finishing Touches. The drinks I have tried so far have been very good, and have a good jumping board for alcohol to mixer ratio in each recipe.

There is also a glossary with some brief descriptions of the liquors, types of cocktails (ie Sling, Rickey), and various other terms associated with mixing.

Perhaps the most helpful part of this book is the index. This lists all the drinks first by name, then by primary alcohol, and finally by color/flavoring. Very handy when you have only one particular liquor on hand. Overall, it's perhaps the only book needed for a casual at home mixing experience.