The ultimate bartender's guide! Up-to-date recipes, step-by-step instructions, and much, much moreBottoms up! The Bartender's Best Friend is the ultimate resource for professional bartenders and serious home mixologists. It's practical, totally up-to-date, and easy to use. Inside, you'll find hundreds of recipes for cocktails and mixed drinks, ranging from the latest creations to the favorites we all know. With everything from a classic Old-Fashioned to a contemporary Pomegranate Julep, it's all here!Plus, you'll find total coverage of the bartending basics—including equipment, ingredients, techniques, glassware, and garnishes.More than 850 recipes—including hundreds new to this editionClear, step-by-step instructions and problem-solving tipsHandy companion website for the latest drink innovationsWaterproof, wipe-dry cover with place-keeping ribbon for on-the-job useMini-course on professional bartending