Message 23863 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> i think what needs to be bought out is a book which has lots of 
> ideas.
> 
> Ideas and reasons. Mixology shouldnt be about experience, it should 
> be about learning how to make a perfectly balanced cocktail, with the 
> right amount of everything in. learning what compliments one spirit 
> and how best to get the flavours out of certain spirits. Also the 
> ideas behind classics like the mojito could be explained. If you 
> understand why the mojito and others work so well you will then be 
> able to apply it to your own cocktails when thinking about 
> ingredients.
> 
> The closest to this i've found was a book, i cant remember the name 
> of, but it basicly went through 6 classic cocktails, mojito, daquiri, 
> martini etc, then suggested variations on it, it was a good read and 
> i read it in about half a day.

That's why a lot of seasoned pros go on about "The fine art of mixing drinks" 
by David a. Embury. He ends the book by saying now you've read what i've got 
to say tear up this book and go and experiment for yourself or something along 
those lines (I'm away from the books).  Gary Regans "joy of mixology" is 
another book that encourages experimenting with differant ideas and formulas 
to his credit.
The book you're thinking of is called "the cocktail keys, 6 classics that 
unlock the cocktail kingdom " I can't remember who its by but googles your 
freind if anyones after it.
-- 
"Manners maketh the man, Bourbon, vermouth and bitters maketh the Manhattan"