The fact there’s only five scant pages of introduction before you’re into the cocktail recipes themselves probably tells you this is really just a book of cocktail recipes. With over 200 recipes, Home Cocktail Bible tells you everything you need to know - from the essential spirits, mixers, syrups and kit that will open up the world of cocktails, to every recipe you could possibly ever want. The Cocktail Bible: An A-Z of two hundred classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, with anecdotes for the curious and tips and techniques for the adventurous - this green faux leatheer bound book is the perfect gift for the sophisticated drinker. We’re reasonably regular home cocktail makers with a handful or two of books in our arsenal, ranging from the simple to the quirky to the complex.

Here are 200 recipes from the rich flavour of an ABC Cocktail, through to the complicated but delicious sweet and spice mix of a Zombie. So, you’ve whipped through the Introduction, and are hopefully clued up that you can make a reasonable number of cocktails with a small set of key ingredients and some basic Kit, Glassware, Garnishes and Syrups. g. mimosa, Sazerac, Last Word), all of the recipes I have tried for the drinks that are included have been delicious so far!

Includes some interesting facts and figures including a list of the different glasses and tools used in cocktail making. If you're looking for a cocktail book that has all the classics and essential/standard drinks every bartender should know its this. The title of Olly Smith’s latest book, Home Cocktail Bible, set a whole bunch of expectations for my husband and me, and we’re guessing the same applies to you. Whether you’re planning a lavish party or just indulging in a nightcap, The Classic Cocktail Bible gives you a range of inspirations to create the exotic and the classic. Pyramid publishes books on a wide range of popular subjects including cookery, reference, mind body spirit and gift.

As a total newbie I‘ve found this book very informative, but without too many details to scare you away with all the fancy cocktail words, ingredients and techniques. An A-Z collection of classic and contemporary cocktailsFrom the ABC to the Manhattan and the Negroni to the Zombie, The Cocktail Bible is an A-Z collection of 200 classic and contemporary cocktails. We are delighted to share these three recipes from the book, with permission from publisher Quadrille. Illustrated with colour photography and handy flavour wheels throughout, and with clear instructions for the flawless cocktail, Home Cocktail Bible is an indispensable addition to your home bar.

Beyond its new books, Pyramid is known for its titles drawn from the extensive Octopus archive and its custom publishing expertise. This was a thoroughly refreshing drink – we used a very dry craft cider with fine bubbles, guessing that we should try to replicate the qualities of champagne – and could easily become a hot summer evening’s favourite (obviously we’ll have some fizz in the house to try the original recipe next time). This holy grail of cocktail books is packed with 200 recipes, full colour images and sections on techniques, equipment, glassware, ingredients and decoration. And there are certainly several more recipes for intriguing cocktails in the book that I am looking forward to trying. There's also a selection of fantastic insider tips, a full glossary of terms and step-by-step guides to mastering different techniques.

Floradora saw us sticking with Gin and adding Chambord to create a fuss-free, pale pink, sparky thirst-quencher, topped up with a fiery ginger beer to create a long fresh drink, light on the alcohol. The flavours were well balanced, producing a sipping cocktail the equal of or better than most we’d had made for us. You can find notes on spirits, advice on mixing drinks, and profiles of well-known bartenders among the entries. But it feels like a book that could have been a lot more informative, accessible, useable and enjoyable without a huge amount of extra thought and effort, and there’s a persistent sense that it does Olly’s abilities and recipes something of a disservice. You'll find all the cocktail recipe inspiration you'll need to start mixing with The Classic Cocktail Bible.

It’s worth noting that in about a third of cases Olly offers alternatives, such as swapping vodka in for gin in a Gimlet, or serving a Mexican Firing Squad in a tall glass with soda for a longer drink. He bartended at Hawskmoor for 3 years and was a member of the opening bar team at The Box, Scotch of St James and Ceremony. Beautifully illustrated with mouth-watering full colour photography, the book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing as well as creamy and indulgent - you'll never tire of trying the new concoctions. Beautifully illustrated with mouthwatering photography, this book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing, as well as creamy and indulgent – you’ll never tire of trying new concoctions.