Contains 1,000 and more recipes and party tips. This book helps discover how to: stock a bar; mix exotic specialties and hot toddies; experiment with flavoured rums, vodkas, and cordials; garnish and serve drinks like a master mixologist; and, cure hangovers and hiccups.

This book contains 1,000 and more recipes and great party tips. You can get the latest bar buzz on how to host, mix, shake, pour, and more. Want to concoct the perfect cocktail? From today's popular Mojitos and Martinis to classics like Manhattans and Margaritas, you'll be able to sip and entertain with a special twist. You can get the scoop on everything from liquors, wine, and beer to Scotch, tequila, the latest tools of the trade, and more. This book helps discover how to: stock a bar; mix exotic specialties and hot toddies; experiment with new flavored rums, vodkas, and cordials; garnish and serve drinks like a master mixologist; and, cure hangovers and hiccups.

Part I: The Basics.Chapter 1: Just for Openers: The Right Tools and Glasses.Chapter 2: Methods to the Madness.Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Home Bar.Chapter 4: Charts and Measures.Part II: Short Shots from American Whiskey to Wine.Chapter 5: American and Canadian Whisk(e)y.Chapter 6: Aperitifs, Cordials, and Liqueurs.Chapter 7: Beer.Chapter 8: Brandy.Chapter 9: Cognac and Armagnac.Chapter 10: Gin.Chapter 11: Irish Whiskey.Chapter 12: Rum.Chapter 13: Scotch Whisky.Chapter 14: Tequila and Mezcal.Chapter 15: Vodka.Chapter 16: Wine.Part III: The Recipes.Chapter 17: Recipes from A to Z.Chapter 18: "Martini" Madness.Chapter 19: Punches.Chapter 20: Nonalcoholic Drinks.Part IV: The Part of Tens.Chapter 21: At Least Ten Cures and Lores.Chapter 22: Ten Thousand Web Sites and Other Resources.Recipes Index.Topics Index.