Mix, make, shake, and stir like a pro! Whether tending bar or entertaining at home, experienced bartenders or novices will find The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Bartending, Second Edition, serves up everything drink makers need to know to create great tasting beverages and cocktails. This updated edition includes: • One hundred brand-new recipes and the latest techniques • A brand-new section on creating specialty and theme cocktails for weddings and parties • New recipes for making mixers, bitters, and more

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The next best thing to a personal bartender, this guide provides the novice and experienced bartender alive over 1,500 tasty recipes, along with the spirits, mixers, tools, and techniques you need to pour your own potables.

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Starting and running a bar is a fantasy occupation for many people- You are your own boss, and depending on your vision for the bar, your clientele are largely your own choice. Whether your dream bar is a comfortable neighborhood pub or a nightclub teaming with entertainment, this is a step-by-step guide to realizing your dream business. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar, readers will find- How to focus your vision for your bar. How to build a business plan. What you need to know about mixology and serving food. How to deal with vendors and employees. Everything you need to know about advertising and marketing for your bar.