The Bartender's Best Friend: A Complete Guide to Cocktails, Martinis, and Mixed Drinks The ultimate bartending guide! Proven recipes, step-by-step instructions, and much, much more. Congratulations! You’ve just discovered the ultimate bartender’s guide that’s up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use. Inside you’ll find recipes for hundreds of delicious cocktails and mixed drinks, plus step-by-step directions for making virtually every contemporary and classic drink ordered at bars and restaurants today–from an A.B.C. to a Zorbatini. You’ll also find total coverage of bartending basics, including equipment, ingredients, techniques, glassware, and garnishes. More than 850 recipes–listed alphabetically Clear, step-by-step instructions and problem-solving tips Fast-find icons–for classics, shooters, party punches, and more Companion Web site for the latest drink innovations Waterproof, wipe-dry cover with place-keeping ribbon Mini-course on professional bartending