Not long ago, I couldn't tell you the difference between a Salty Dog and an Angel's Kiss. Then my sister the mixologist gifted me The Little Black Book of Cocktails by Virginia Reynolds, and I turned my cheek to the Angels.
If you're entertaining on New Year's Eve this book is an absolute essential. Fun to read and thoughtfully designed, it's a resource that you and your guests will appreciate for many blurry parties to come.
- Great Drink Recipes: both classics & contemporary selections
- A quickie Tending Guide, thorough Glossary, and History on many of the included cocktails will leave you sounding/mixing like a pro
- Large Print, Water/Tear resistant pages, and a Small Form Factor means you can leave it on the bar all night
Techies will be tempted to download an iPhone app for drink mixing; but I wouldn't recommend it. An iPhone at a wet bar, with a bunch of booze splashing around sounds like a disaster waiting to happen (especially after you've had a few).
You can get the book for under $10 at Amazon.
Please drink responsibly and be safe this holiday season.
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