This is the definitive edition of a cocktail primer! Useful for beginners, experienced mixologists looking to achieve a higher level of perfection, and those who want to expand their repertoire of ingredients.

In the first half, learn the basics: how to hold your tools, how to move your tools, basic techniques and basic technique variations. The second half will teach you how to approach fresh ingredients and how to best extract their taste. 

Each key point is explained in detail with easy-to-understand illustrations, photos, and charts.

Includes a list of cocktail recipes and explanations on how to handle ingredients.