Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World
With over 600 recipes, Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World is a bartending bible. The book goes back 500 years to include drinks from 60 different countries, ranging from world-renowned classics to local specialties. Along with the formulas, it also examines the origins of each drink. There's also a guide to setting up your home bar with tips on bar tools, glassware, syrups, garnishes. The majority of the cocktails require only four ingredients, making it ideal for both novice barkeeps to expert mixologists.