Best Cocktail Books

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The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes
The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes 4.19 avg rating — 689 ratings
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The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics
The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics 4.15 avg rating — 144 ratings
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Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum Cocktail to the Zombie {80 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories behind Them}
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum Cocktail to the Zombie {80 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories behind Them}
by: Ted Haigh
4.32 avg rating — 688 ratings
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Savoy Cocktail Book
Savoy Cocktail Book 4.21 avg rating — 76 ratings
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The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft
The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft 4.24 avg rating — 956 ratings
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50 Kicking Good Cocktail Recipes: An Essential Guide to Alcoholic Drink Ideas!
50 Kicking Good Cocktail Recipes: An Essential Guide to Alcoholic Drink Ideas! it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings
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A Christmas Cookbook: 40 Eggnog Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season – From Cocktails to Cakes
A Christmas Cookbook: 40 Eggnog Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season – From Cocktails to Cakes 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings
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The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book
The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book 4.39 avg rating — 84 ratings
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The Bartender's Best Friend: A Complete Guide to Cocktails, Martinis, and Mixed Drinks
The Bartender's Best Friend: A Complete Guide to Cocktails, Martinis, and Mixed Drinks 4.20 avg rating — 54 ratings
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Pineapple Express: Fun, Colorful Recipes from Hawaii - Amazing Pineapple Recipes for A Fruitful Life
Pineapple Express: Fun, Colorful Recipes from Hawaii - Amazing Pineapple Recipes for A Fruitful Life 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings
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And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails
And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails 4.04 avg rating — 2,957 ratings
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The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy
The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy 4.35 avg rating — 862 ratings
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American Bar: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks
American Bar: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks 4.15 avg rating — 96 ratings
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Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar
Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar 4.16 avg rating — 1,994 ratings
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The Essential Cocktail: The Art of Mixing Perfect Drinks
The Essential Cocktail: The Art of Mixing Perfect Drinks 4.33 avg rating — 240 ratings
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The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks
The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks 4.02 avg rating — 10,453 ratings
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Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas
Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas 4.10 avg rating — 1,291 ratings
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The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique
The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique 4.49 avg rating — 1,050 ratings
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The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic
The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic 3.86 avg rating — 65 ratings
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Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information as it Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner of Booze
Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information as it Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner of Booze 4.11 avg rating — 197 ratings
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The New York Bartender's Guide
The New York Bartender's Guide 3.81 avg rating — 73 ratings
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Smoothies, Sparklers, Shakes and Coolers: Fifty Refreshing, Revitalizing Alcohol-Free Drinks
Smoothies, Sparklers, Shakes and Coolers: Fifty Refreshing, Revitalizing Alcohol-Free Drinks 3.33 avg rating — 6 ratings
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Tropical Cocktails
Tropical Cocktails 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings
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Under the Table: A Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide
Under the Table: A Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide 4.07 avg rating — 55 ratings
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The Cocktail Garnish Manual
The Cocktail Garnish Manual 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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Romance Gets Better with Good Meals and Drinks!!: Meals You Can Make with Your Partner to Rekindle Your Love
Romance Gets Better with Good Meals and Drinks!!: Meals You Can Make with Your Partner to Rekindle Your Love liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
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Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book]
Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book]
by: Alex Day
4.66 avg rating — 962 ratings
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Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas
Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas 4.26 avg rating — 483 ratings
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Shaken Not Stirred
Shaken Not Stirred it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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How's Your Drink?: Cocktails, Culture, and the Art of Drinking Well
How's Your Drink?: Cocktails, Culture, and the Art of Drinking Well 3.78 avg rating — 583 ratings
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On Drink
On Drink 3.88 avg rating — 110 ratings
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Straight Up or On the Rocks: The Story of the American Cocktail
Straight Up or On the Rocks: The Story of the American Cocktail 3.88 avg rating — 105 ratings
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Bartender's Guide .... By Trader Vic: A Manual Including Over 1500 Recipes for the Home and Professional Bartender
Bartender's Guide .... By Trader Vic: A Manual Including Over 1500 Recipes for the Home and Professional Bartender 4.35 avg rating — 43 ratings
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Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Safari: In Search of the Great 'Lost' Tropical Drink Recipes…and the People Behind Them
Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Safari: In Search of the Great 'Lost' Tropical Drink Recipes…and the People Behind Them 4.63 avg rating — 124 ratings
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Atomic Cocktails: Mixed Drinks for Modern Times
Atomic Cocktails: Mixed Drinks for Modern Times 3.79 avg rating — 58 ratings
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Frozen Drinks: With or Without the Buzz
Frozen Drinks: With or Without the Buzz liked it 3.00 avg rating — 9 ratings
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The Book of Gins and Vodkas: A Complete Guide
The Book of Gins and Vodkas: A Complete Guide liked it 3.00 avg rating — 11 ratings
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The Bartender's Guide: How to Mix Drinks: A Bon Vivant's Companion
The Bartender's Guide: How to Mix Drinks: A Bon Vivant's Companion 4.12 avg rating — 350 ratings
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Cocktail: The Drinks Bible for the 21st Century
Cocktail: The Drinks Bible for the 21st Century 4.41 avg rating — 58 ratings
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99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink
99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink 3.39 avg rating — 289 ratings
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Shots: 50 Recipes for Little Drinks with a Big Kick!
Shots: 50 Recipes for Little Drinks with a Big Kick! 2.83 avg rating — 6 ratings
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The Savoy Cocktail Book
The Savoy Cocktail Book 4.23 avg rating — 445 ratings
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Kiddie Cocktails
Kiddie Cocktails 4.09 avg rating — 32 ratings
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Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, from Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy
Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, from Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 15 ratings
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The Diners' Club Drink Book
The Diners' Club Drink Book it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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Cold Brew Coffee 101 : Understand the benefits and learn simple recipes and brewing methods
Cold Brew Coffee 101 : Understand the benefits and learn simple recipes and brewing methods 3.81 avg rating — 16 ratings
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Cocktails Across America: A Postcard View of Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s
Cocktails Across America: A Postcard View of Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s 4.10 avg rating — 58 ratings
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Glass and Gavel: The U.S. Supreme Court and Alcohol
Glass and Gavel: The U.S. Supreme Court and Alcohol 3.20 avg rating — 5 ratings
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Easy & Delicious Summer Refreshment Recipes: Book 18
Easy & Delicious Summer Refreshment Recipes: Book 18 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book]
Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book] 4.50 avg rating — 449 ratings
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CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails
by: Cas Oh
4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Best Bourbon Cocktails: Bourbon Cocktail Recipes to Try Today
Best Bourbon Cocktails: Bourbon Cocktail Recipes to Try Today liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
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Cocktails and Consoles: 75 Video Game-Inspired Drinks to Level Up Your Game Night
Cocktails and Consoles: 75 Video Game-Inspired Drinks to Level Up Your Game Night 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings
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Shaken and Stirred: Through the Martini Glass and Other Drinking Adventures
Shaken and Stirred: Through the Martini Glass and Other Drinking Adventures 3.69 avg rating — 13 ratings
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Malt Whisky Companion
Malt Whisky Companion 4.21 avg rating — 182 ratings
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Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink, Book One
Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink, Book One 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings
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Shake: A New Perspective on Cocktails
Shake: A New Perspective on Cocktails
by: Eric Prum
4.16 avg rating — 204 ratings
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The 12 Bottle Bar: A Dozen Bottles. Hundreds of Cocktails. a New Way to Drink.
The 12 Bottle Bar: A Dozen Bottles. Hundreds of Cocktails. a New Way to Drink. 4.18 avg rating — 513 ratings
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Dry
Dry 3.94 avg rating — 100 ratings
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Easy-To-Make Mocktail Recipes: Non Alcoholic Drinks To Serve At Your Parties!
Easy-To-Make Mocktail Recipes: Non Alcoholic Drinks To Serve At Your Parties! 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings
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Bourbon Recipes Cookbook: The Refreshing and Vibrant Bourbon Cocktails
Bourbon Recipes Cookbook: The Refreshing and Vibrant Bourbon Cocktails did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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Playboy's Host and Bar Book.
Playboy's Host and Bar Book. 4.43 avg rating — 21 ratings
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The Bartender's Bible: 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar
The Bartender's Bible: 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar 4.07 avg rating — 274 ratings
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The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World's First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore
The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World's First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 326 ratings
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Sweet Valentine Cocktail Recipes: We're Getting Drunk on Love - And Delicious Cocktails!
Sweet Valentine Cocktail Recipes: We're Getting Drunk on Love - And Delicious Cocktails! really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
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Southern Cocktails: Dixie Drinks, Party Potions, and Classic Libations
Southern Cocktails: Dixie Drinks, Party Potions, and Classic Libations 4.12 avg rating — 60 ratings
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Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail
Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail 4.50 avg rating — 1,338 ratings
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Bourbon Cocktail Recipes: Kicking Classic & New Drinks Your Friends Will Love!
Bourbon Cocktail Recipes: Kicking Classic & New Drinks Your Friends Will Love! it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
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The Ultimate Collection of Quick Summer Drinks with The Scarlet Letter: Simple, Elegant, and Exquisite Drinks at Your Disposal
The Ultimate Collection of Quick Summer Drinks with The Scarlet Letter: Simple, Elegant, and Exquisite Drinks at Your Disposal 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
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The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks: Cool Cocktails for a Crowd
The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks: Cool Cocktails for a Crowd 3.71 avg rating — 14 ratings
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Whisky Cocktails: 50 Classic Mixes for Every Occasion, Shown in Over 100 Stunning Photographs
Whisky Cocktails: 50 Classic Mixes for Every Occasion, Shown in Over 100 Stunning Photographs 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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The Aviary Cocktail Book
The Aviary Cocktail Book 4.80 avg rating — 98 ratings
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Comforting Winter Drinks with The Mysterious Affair: Sip On Exquisite and Flavorful Beverages While Discovering More About Your Favorite Characters
Comforting Winter Drinks with The Mysterious Affair: Sip On Exquisite and Flavorful Beverages While Discovering More About Your Favorite Characters 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
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Tipsy in Madras: A complete guide to 80s preppy drinking
Tipsy in Madras: A complete guide to 80s preppy drinking 4.07 avg rating — 70 ratings
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The Ultimate Party Drink Book: Over 750 Recipes for Cocktails, Smoothies, Blender Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, and More
The Ultimate Party Drink Book: Over 750 Recipes for Cocktails, Smoothies, Blender Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, and More 3.68 avg rating — 25 ratings
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Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails
Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails 4.61 avg rating — 1,628 ratings
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The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink, with Recipes
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink, with Recipes 4.08 avg rating — 71 ratings
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Shaking Artisanal Cocktails: The World's Ultimate Artisanal Craft Cocktails Recipes
Shaking Artisanal Cocktails: The World's Ultimate Artisanal Craft Cocktails Recipes really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, The (Revised Edition): More Than 1,000 Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Cocktails (Drinking Guides)
Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, The (Revised Edition): More Than 1,000 Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Cocktails (Drinking Guides) 3.64 avg rating — 25 ratings
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Beachbum Berry's Intoxica!
Beachbum Berry's Intoxica! 4.57 avg rating — 70 ratings
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Whisky Rising: The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan
Whisky Rising: The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan 4.62 avg rating — 29 ratings
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The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail
The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail 4.29 avg rating — 114 ratings
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The Best Juicing Cookbook: Get the Best Juice Recipes for Any Occasion
The Best Juicing Cookbook: Get the Best Juice Recipes for Any Occasion
by: Ivy Hope
it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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The Book of Cocktails
The Book of Cocktails really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Classic Cocktails: Over 170 Drinks from Yesteryear that You Can Enjoy Today
Classic Cocktails: Over 170 Drinks from Yesteryear that You Can Enjoy Today 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings
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The Martini Book: The First, the Last, the Only True Cocktail
The Martini Book: The First, the Last, the Only True Cocktail 3.85 avg rating — 62 ratings
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The Great Margarita Book: A Handbook with Recipes [A Cocktail Recipe Book]
The Great Margarita Book: A Handbook with Recipes [A Cocktail Recipe Book]
by: Al Lucero
3.89 avg rating — 18 ratings
88.
The El Paso Chile Company Margarita Cookbook
The El Paso Chile Company Margarita Cookbook
by: W.P. Kerr
3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings
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The El Paso Chile Company Rum & Tiki Cookbook
The El Paso Chile Company Rum & Tiki Cookbook
by: W.P. Kerr
3.33 avg rating — 9 ratings
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The Great Tiki Drink Book
The Great Tiki Drink Book 3.72 avg rating — 25 ratings
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Drinkology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail
Drinkology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail 4.08 avg rating — 50 ratings
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Caribbean Cocktails
Caribbean Cocktails 2.50 avg rating — 2 ratings
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Jigger, Beaker, and Glass: Drinking Around the World
Jigger, Beaker, and Glass: Drinking Around the World 4.56 avg rating — 79 ratings
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The Ultimate Book of Cocktails
The Ultimate Book of Cocktails 3.98 avg rating — 44 ratings