The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails

A definitive catalog of the most suave cocktails. To shake or stir? Muddle or mix? The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails answers all of these questions and more. It's the ultimate guide for the cocktail barman. Alfred Tong teaches you how to mix a margarita with mojo, a gimlet with grace, and a pina colada that packs a punch. With more than 150 cocktail recipespersonally selected by Alfred for their coolness factor and retro qualityit covers classics like the Bloody Mary, fizzes, fogmatics, and alcoholic teas. Illustrated with sophisticated drawings by Jack Hughes, this book will turn the wannabe barman into the perfect cocktail party host.

Alfred Tong is a freelance journalist and fashion brand consultant. He lives in London with his cocktail shaker.

Jack Hughes works extensively across Europe, with his work regularly appearing in The Telegraph, Time Out and other leading publications.