These Are 19 of Our Favorite Cocktail Books
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Wondering which books you need in your cocktail library? Here are 19 essentials (including Serious Eats staff picks).
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The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails (Second Edition): Over 400 Classic Drink Recipes With Great Writing from The New York Times by Steve Reddicliffe, Hardcover
Top 4 Finalist for the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book in Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's 17th Annual Spirited Awards. This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and the authoritative voice of The New York Times. Cocktail hour is one of America's most popular pastimes and a favorite way to entertain.
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The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails (Second Edition): Over 400 Classic Drink Recipes With Great Writing from The New York Times [Book]
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[Edmonds, Reyna Ihrke] on . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. In My Cocktail Era: A cocktail book inspired by Taylor Swift's music
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In My Cocktail Era: A cocktail book inspired by Taylor Swift's music
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Wine and Cocktail Books to Improve Your Bartending Skills
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Special: The Book of Cocktail Ratios - by Michael Ruhlman
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These Are 19 of Our Favorite Cocktail Books
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The Cocktail Workshop by Steven Grasse
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Best Sellers: Best Cocktails & Mixed Drinks
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Jaynes 1930's cocktail book recipe day 19: 4 pages of syrup recipes and a racist cartoon! : r/cocktails
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