![]() Lynnette Marrero, bar director at Llama San in New York City and Llama Inn in Brooklyn, NYĪlso recommended by Wael Deek, beverage director at Alice and Osteria 57 in New York City, NY I continually go back to it and it was instrumental in helping me streamline my last two cocktails programs using practical but elevated techniques for flavor development. "Cocktail Codex" continues to be a resource for me. Nico de Soto, master mixologist at Mace in New York City, NY In addition, it helps readers think outside the box to create new drinks and explains everything clearly and logically. It's very good for beginners and showcases all kinds of techniques. Robert Kidd, head bartender at Le Cavalier at Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE You can really learn what makes the classics great, and how to start making your own recipes. They then teach the reader how to make each of these classics, and then follow up with lessons about modifying the classics. They explain to the reader that there are essentially six categories of drinks based on six classic cocktails. It really goes a bit deeper into the theory of cocktail categories. "Cocktail Codex" by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, $21.49, available at Amazon Improve your cocktail making skills with these 25 bartender-recommended books: These are the books that helped them develop their knowledge - the ones they still reach for when they need a refresher on mixology concepts or inspiration for an original recipe. So we asked the pros for their best recommendations. Sifting through the '1001 Martini' messes and finding books that have well-researched info, written by professionals can be a chore," said Charles Joly, Diageo World Class bartending champion. ![]() "There have always been piles of cocktail-related books on the market, but it can be difficult to know which direction to go. "If you're able to use books for inspiration for a foundational drink, you can always build on the experience from there," said Wael Deek, the beverage director at Alice and Osteria 57 in New York City. Books can be a trusted source for the industry standard when it comes to making drinks." I can't tell you how many terrible recipes come from the internet. Robert Kidd, the head bartender of Wilmington, Deleware brasserie Le Cavalier at Hotel du Pon t, told Insider Reviews, "I think it's important that the public and the professionals invest more in books. Cocktail books teach you the basics of cocktail making while giving you an appreciation for the science, history, and artistry of the craft. If you're serious about making a perfect Old Fashioned, or want to get into creating your own inventive cocktails, it's a good idea to pick up a few of the industry's essential books before you get behind the bar. ![]()
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