An elegant guide for preparing 100 cocktails, from the most classic to the latest trends, from the most famous to the most recent ones, this book provides original and easy recipes for all those who wish to show themselves as skilled bartenders when they entertain guests, without having any specific expertise and without investing too much time and money. The recipe book is divided into 4 chapters: ? Happy Hour (Americano, Bellini, Mojito, Negroni?), ? Anytime (Cuba Libre, Gin Fizz, Gin Tonic, Sex on the Beach, Tequila Sunrise?), ? After dinner (Alexander, Black Russian, Margarita, Caipiroska?), and ? Cool drinks (After Eight, Cosmopolitan, Tequila Bum Bum, Vodka Sour Passion?). Each recipe is divided into the following sections: origins and special features, ingredients, preparation, serving suggestions. A series of pictures that were specially taken for this book illustrate each cocktail. For each drink, information on proper tools and glasses, together with detailed instructions for preparation, presentation and decoration are provided: everything one needs to make delicious cocktails. A must for all bartenders, from the most expert veterans to the newest amateurs. AUTHOR: Gianfranco Di Niso is a professional bartender who has won national and international competitions and runs professional training courses for both freestyle and cafeteria style bartenders. Since 1986 he has worked in numerous establishments in and around Bergamo. Davide ManzoniI completed his high school education at the Istituto Turistico Alberghiero in San Pellegrino Terme, Bergamo and graduated in Cinema Studies at the Universita Cattolica of Brescia. In addition to cinema, he is also passionate about cooking and writing. Fabio Petroni has worked with some of the most famous names in international photography since 1984. He works with some of the top advertising agencies and has been involved in campaigns for well-known national and international brands. Colour illustrations
