Bartending for Dummies

Author Ray Foley is the Founder of BARTENDER(r) Magazine, and co-author Jackie Wilson Foley is the Publisher. Since 1979, BARTENDER(r) Magazine is one of the only magazines in the world geared toward bartenders. Ray and Jackie also founded the BARTENDER "Hall of Fame"(r) and The Bartenders' Foundation. For more information visit bartender.com/mixologist.com.

Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Bartending 5
Chapter 1: For Openers: Gathering the Tools and Glasses You Need 7
Chapter 2: Methods to the Drink Making Madness 17
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Home Bar 31
Chapter 4: Keeping Tabs: Helpful Charts and Measures 41
Part 2: Distilling the High Points of Various Spirits 49
Chapter 5: Vodka 51
Chapter 6: Gin 57
Chapter 7: Tequila and Mezcal 61
Chapter 8: American and Canadian Whisk(e)y 67
Chapter 9: Irish Whiskey 79
Chapter 10: Scotch Whisky 83
Chapter 11: Japanese Whisky 89
Chapter 12: Rum 93
Chapter 13: Brandy 99
Chapter 14: Cognac and Armagnac 105
Chapter 15: Aperitifs, Cordials, Digestifs, and Liqueurs 111
Chapter 16: Beer 119
Chapter 17: Hard Teas, Seltzers, and Ready-to-Drink Products 123
Chapter 18: Wine 127
Chapter 19: Low- and No-Alcohol Options 137
Part 3: Drink Recipes: Creating Classic Cocktails and More 141
Chapter 20: Recipes from A to Z 143
Chapter 21: Shots and Shooters 311
Chapter 22: Martini Making 321
Chapter 23: Drinks for Special Occasions 329
Chapter 24: Mocktails and Low-Alcohol Cocktails 337
Part 4: The Part of Tens 349
Chapter 25: Ten+ Toasts to Mark Any Occasion 351
Chapter 26: At Least Ten Cures and Lores 355
Chapter 27: Ten+ Terms That'll Make You Sound Like a Pro 357
Recipe Index 361
Topics Index 393