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Subject: Re: books
From: aging bacchus
Posted: Tue Jul 29. 2003, 23:18 UTC
Followup to: "Re: books"  by GCLax30  (Tue Jul 29. 2003, 22:07 UTC)
> > > what are the best bartending and recipe books available today?


The "best book" depends a lot on what you need it for. Although I love to 
browse the bartending, liquor, and wine books, I find that all of them are 
quite lacking in some major area. In short, asking for the best bartending 
book is like asking "what's the best cook book?"

1. Books are often generic - dull, outdated recipes that my grandfather 
recognizes. Trends change. Any book over 10 years old will give you way too 
much about Long Island Teas and way too little about Martinis. Even a new 
copywrite may have very old info. 
2. Books are often too specific. Great on martinis or tropical drinks, but 
little on anything else.
3. Books are often regionally directed. What sells in London, New York City or 
Chicago may not reflect what happens in your area.
4. You may read 50 pages on bartending "theory." While it might be correct, it 
could be handled in 10 minutes behind a real bar. Things like, "ice must be 
cold."

Bartending is a lot like cooking. You learn more by talking to people than you 
could ever get out of a book. If you need a few dozen recipes - pick the ones 
you like best from say .... this website!


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