Cocktail Code: Basics, Formulas, Evolution

Do you want to decipher the code of the perfect cocktail? With this legendary book, you have every chance of success! The authors of the book, founders of the iconic American cocktail bar Death & Co, practicing mixologists, will reveal to you the secrets of the internal mechanism of cocktail creation, lift the veil of mystery over all possible recipes, and open up space for your own creativity. By studying the recipes of classic cocktails that form the basis of bar menus around the world, you will learn to apply an intuitive approach and tap into your creative abilities. The book will be useful for both beginners and experienced bartenders — everyone who wants to expand their cocktail repertoire and create their own signature drinks.

«Here are the basic formulas for creating a classic cocktail, and most importantly, the authors explain — why and for what purpose certain ingredients are used? What are the alternative options and how will they affect taste, aroma, emotions? Understanding this, you will easily navigate guest preferences and always surprise with your classic and signature cocktails!» — Vladimir Kolganov, mixologist, restaurateur, and master of distilling liqueurs