Home Bartending Mastery: Iconic Cocktails to Build Skills and Drink Better - Hardcover

by Leandro Pari Di Monriva (Author)

Create unforgettable drinks with the confidence of a pro with this masterclass in cocktail mixology and culture.

Written by the creator of the wildly popular @theeducatedbarfly, Home Bartending Mastery doesn't just teach you how to mix--it teaches you how to think like a bartender. This authoritative guide covers:

• Home mixology essentials: tools, techniques, and ingredients
• The six cornerstone cocktails: the Sling, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Negroni, the Sour, and the Highball, covering the classic recipe, fascinating history, and step-by-step instructions for each
• Creative modern riffs crafted by top bartenders
• Original creations from the author's own repertoire

But this isn't just a recipe book. It's a deep dive into cocktail culture. Discover the stories behind today's modern classics, from the bartenders who invented them to the bars where they became legends.

Whether you're a cocktail novice or a seasoned enthusiast, Home Bartending Mastery will ignite your passion for great drinks and inspire you to shake, stir, and sip like never before.

Your home bar is about to get a serious upgrade. Cheers!

Author Biography

Leandro Pari Di Monriva is the face and voice of The Educated Barfly, one of the most comprehensive cocktail channels on the internet. Beginning in bartending in 2008 while pursuing an acting career, Leandro worked his way up from the entry-level position of barback to bartender at Cole's French Dip, one of the oldest and most iconic bars in Los Angeles, where he learned to make cocktails and love the profession of bartending. What sets The Educated Barfly apart is that experience: the idea for the channel was to show people how a professional bartender could help them make really great cocktails at home. Each episode revolves around the history of the drink and the techniques of building them.