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The Bartender's Companion
To Great American Cocktails
20th Anniversary Edition
Hardback: 282 pages
Author: Robert Plotkin
Publisher: BarMedia
ISBN 13: 978-0-945562-36-8
ISBN 10: 0-945562-36-5
Product Dimensions: 6 in. x 9 in.
Item Number: BCD06

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“...a must have for any drink mixer.”
Bobby Newman, Long Island, NY

“...a great addition to my bar.”
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“...a great professional reference.”
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Book Description


Robert Plotkin continues to put out books to the beverage industry that improve like a fine whiskey. This all new, 20th anniversary, hard cover edition of his first publication is no exception. The Bartender’s Companion has been completely updated, taking into account new trends, new products, and the trend toward high quality spirits. Plus, it includes a V.I.P. code that gives the user access to another 1000 recipes online, along with an easy to use drink search, audio downloads of reviews of his recommended backbar spirits and other expanded online sections of the book, including drink making, garnishing, glossary and glassware. A work of art that makes it easy for anyone to make great drinks.



Sample drink recipes from The Bartender's Companion
to Great American Cocktails

Julio’s Butterscotch
House specialty glass, chilled
Pour into an empty blender canister
3/4 oz. Kahlúa
3/4 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
3/4 oz. DeKuyper Buttershots Burst
3/4 oz. half & half
2 scoops vanilla ice cream (4-6 oz. ea.)
Blend thoroughly
Whipped cream garnish
Drizzle 3/4 oz. Tuaça

Passion Margarita
Salt rimmed house specialty glass, chilled
Pour into an iced mixing glass
1 oz. Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila
1 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
3/4 oz. St-Germaine Liqueur
1 oz. cranberry juice
1 1/2 oz. lemon sour mix
Shake and strain
Lime wedge garnish

Raspberry Martini
Cocktail glass, chilled
Add to an empty mixing glass
4-5 fresh raspberries
1/2 oz. simple syrup
Muddle contents and add ice
2 1/2 oz. Gin
3/4 oz. Premium Raspberry Liqueur
Stir and double strain
Fresh raspberries garnish





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