Equal Parts Cocktails

Ditch the measuring cup and easily mix up delicious drinks with this collection of 50 cocktail recipes made with equal part components.

Love making drinks but hate trying to remember complex recipes? In Equal Parts Cocktails, you’ll find classic cocktail recipes reimagined with simple formulas where all the ingredients have the same measurements without compromising on flavor. They’re easy to make, easy to remember, and all you need is a few simple tools, plus ingredients you can find at your local liquor store or supermarket.

Bar veteran and writer Fred Siggins sets you up for success by walking you through the basic techniques of making a cocktail (shake, stir, build, and blend), the tools of the trade, easy garnishes, and advice from the professionals (use lots of ice!) to serve the best drinks possible. He also includes smart tips on how to stock your bar depending on the types of drinks you like and how to make cocktails in bulk so you can serve a group of friends and still relax when it’s party time.

With something for everyone no matter the mood, Equal Parts Cocktails provides easy to follow recipes in five exciting chapters, covering famous classics, original modern recipes from some of the world's best bars, and everything in between. Each including simple modifications and guidance on how to adjust each cocktail to your liking, including:

• All-Time Greats: Martini, Negroni, Manhattan, and Mai Tai
• Forgotten Classics: Charlie Chaplin, Corpse Reviver #2, The Last Word, and Blood and Sand

• Drinks Just Wanna Have Fun: Japanese Slipper, Espresso Martini, White Russian, Cosmopolitan

• Modern Classics: Paper Plane, Praying Mantis, Jungle Bird, Naked & Calling

• Wonders of the World: Kalimotxo, Semper Fizz, Divino Daiquiri, Tsukikage Martini

Simple, fun and foolproof, these recipes will have you ready to impress with world class cocktails for any taste and any occasion.

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