Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book]

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Not only does it go deep into the history of the the tiki drink, but it has some of the best variations of the classics you’ll find anywhere – along with some wonderful original creations. Best Home Bar Tools– Looking to build out your home bar? These are the essentials that you’ll need.

Masahiro is an amazing mixologist, and Michael, who I've met on countless occasions, is a wealth of knowledge and an overall great guy. I've always been curious about the "Eastern style" of mixology and this book really opens up the door into it. This makes it one of the most accessible books on the list. It also will give you a great appreciation for how small changes can have a big impact on a drink. Jeffrey Morgenthaler's "Bar Book" is my favorite bartender guide to recommend for professional and at-home bartenders. Jeff's writing style and personality make the techniques and processes entertaining and approachable. — Jeff Bell, managing partner at Please Don't Tell in New York City, NY

ALEX DAY is the the co-owner of the Los Angeles-based Proprietors LLC, a fullservice hospitality company (Death & Co, Nitecap, Walker Inn, Honeycut, the Normandie Club, and more). His response: “Well I made all the ones on that menu right there, so I’m pretty excited about each of those.”

DAVID KAPLAN is the co-owner of the Los Angeles-based Proprietors LLC, a fullservice hospitality company (Death & Co, Nitecap, Walker Inn, Honeycut, the Normandie Club, and more).

An essential for any bartender, Morgenthaler's book is also a terrific training tool for staff and a how-to for educating hospitality professionals. –Lynn House, national spirits specialist and portfolio mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands in Bardstown, KY Of all the books I’ve got, and all of the drinks I’ve made, these two still rank up among my favorites. You also wouldn’t buy a book with nothing but complex and obscure recipes if you just want to know how to make a decent Aperol Spritz for your friends. The book is also a nice size/weight, great for a coffee table or tofu press, with excellent crisp design and pretty high-contrast photographs.

And then every once in a while you find the rare book that hits the sweet spot. It has some drinks with ingredients you probably have, and are easy to make, but also features some more elaborate drinks that will be an adventure to create.Balance can be thought of in a similar way to taste—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami—as opposed to flavor,” says bartender Devon Tarby, another co-owner at Death & Co and Proprietors LLC. “Taste is experienced through the tongue, and flavor is experienced primarily through the nose.” Most are very elaborate and require tools like a water circulator, vacuum sealer, immersion blender or even more obscure tools to be able to make the drinks. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Well, the Aviary book is just as impressive as the bar and the drinks themselves – it’s also just as expensive.