Cocktails 101 is a simple audiobook designed to take beginners from having never made a cocktail before to being able to mix and shake like a pro.

All the basics are covered, including equipment, glassware, spirit selection, the science of taste, and the cocktails themselves, which means this is a single audiobook suitable for hobbyists or bar owners/managers alike who want to improve their skills and become true mixologists.

Listeners will come to grips with the basics first and learn the names and purposes of all the equipment present in a cocktail bar, as well as how to use them.

Shaking, breaking, pouring, and mixing are all covered in detail, which means anyone who listens to this audiobook can comfortably and confidently perform the core skills needed in mixology.

The science of taste is covered, too, explaining the science behind what makes a great cocktail great and giving a brief overview on the building blocks of cocktails.

Recipes for lots of cocktails perfect for any bar are presented in detail, too, with instructions, alongside proposed and recommended lists for new or changing bars that appeal to all tastes and proclivities.

This audiobook contains everything a mixologist needs to know before crafting awesome cocktails and is a concise quick-start guide to one of the most exciting skills in the world!

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Tom Mailey