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The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as bar)
avg rating 4.49 — 1,093 ratings — published 2014
The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as bar)
avg rating 4.02 — 10,951 ratings — published 2013
Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as bar)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,327 ratings — published 2011
The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as bar)
avg rating 4.34 — 882 ratings — published 2011
![Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book]](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533778121l/41075441._SX50_.jpg)
Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book] (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as bar)
avg rating 4.65 — 1,098 ratings — published 2018
Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as bar)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,442 ratings — published 2014
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum Cocktail to the Zombie {80 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories behind Them} (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as bar)
avg rating 4.31 — 696 ratings — published 2004
Rebel Heir (Rush Duet, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as bar)
avg rating 4.00 — 31,156 ratings — published 2018
The Bartender's Guide: How to Mix Drinks: A Bon Vivant's Companion (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as bar)
avg rating 4.11 — 357 ratings — published 1862
Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as bar)
avg rating 4.16 — 2,101 ratings — published 2007
The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as bar)
avg rating 4.18 — 695 ratings — published 2002
The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as bar)
avg rating 4.23 — 985 ratings — published 2003
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.12 — 1,125,454 ratings — published 2022
It Happened One Summer (Bellinger Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 3.88 — 768,782 ratings — published 2021
Regarding Cocktails (From Legendary Bartender, Sasha Petraske)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.51 — 321 ratings — published
The Savoy Cocktail Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.23 — 463 ratings — published 1930
![Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book]](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1513852580l/34013740._SX50_.jpg)
Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book] (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.51 — 505 ratings — published 2017
The Curious Bartender: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.23 — 353 ratings — published 2013
Rebel Heart (Rush Duet, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.07 — 22,763 ratings — published 2018
Stay with Me (Wait for You, #3)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.12 — 38,609 ratings — published 2014
On the Rocks (Last Call, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 3.97 — 9,231 ratings — published 2014
Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.19 — 56,667 ratings — published 2013
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.41 — 229 ratings — published 1948
Sweet Dreams (Colorado Mountain, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as bar)
avg rating 4.36 — 50,946 ratings — published 2011
Funny Story (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.18 — 1,461,972 ratings — published 2024
Straight Up: Real World Secrets to Running a Killer Bar (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.24 — 67 ratings — published
Restaurant Success by the Numbers: A Money-Guy's Guide to Opening the Next Hot Spot (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.87 — 548 ratings — published 2007
Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,018 ratings — published 2006
Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.34 — 3,017 ratings — published 2015
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.27 — 128 ratings — published
Beautifully Broken (Jaded Hollow, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.01 — 4,468 ratings — published 2014
Apothecary Cocktails: Restorative Drinks from Yesterday and Today (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.94 — 145 ratings — published 2013
Badd (Motherf*cker) (Badd Brothers, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.00 — 15,899 ratings — published 2016
Beautiful Mistake (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.09 — 41,463 ratings — published 2017
Trust with a Chaser (Rainbow Cove, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.91 — 3,920 ratings — published 2017
Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.61 — 1,713 ratings — published 2014
Big Rock (Big Rock, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.90 — 36,784 ratings — published 2016
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.07 — 24,795 ratings — published 2008
Craft Cocktails at Home (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.96 — 221 ratings — published 2013
Love Unscripted (Love, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.02 — 68,351 ratings — published 2010
Hendrix (The Caldwell Brothers #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,212 ratings — published 2015
The Bartender's Bible: 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.05 — 281 ratings — published 1991
Infuse: Oil, Spirit, Water: A Recipe Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.66 — 91 ratings — published 2015
Foreplay (The Ivy Chronicles, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.90 — 19,731 ratings — published 2013
And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 4.05 — 3,203 ratings — published 2006
Proof: The Science of Booze (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as bar)
avg rating 3.91 — 4,287 ratings — published 2014
“Alma focused. She went behind the tall wood-carved bar and straightened the tequila bottles. She loved the colors and designs of the containers--- brightly colored, some were even hand-painted. Her favorite bottle was a white ceramic one painted with intricate blue leaves. The shape of the bottle resembled the curves of a woman, and the liquor itself was just as robust, just as refined--- truly the intersection of quality and art.
She signaled her bar manager, Lupe, to turn the music on, to which Lupe quickly obliged. The melodic sounds of one of her favorite Spanish ballads filled the air; the singer's deep baritone voice almost as intoxicating as the liquor in the place.
Almost.
A waft from the kitchen danced through her nostrils. Though this was a tequila bar, Mezcalifornia was known for its happy hour. They served mostly the usual fare that you would expect--- small carnitas street tacos, fresh-charred corn dressed with a tangy garlic sauce and garnished with cotija cheese, mini ahi tostadas, and of course, guacamole. She hadn't wanted a typical sit-down restaurant with gourmet food and a wine list. Been there, done that.
No. She wanted a vibe. A destination. An experience.”
― My Fair Señor
She signaled her bar manager, Lupe, to turn the music on, to which Lupe quickly obliged. The melodic sounds of one of her favorite Spanish ballads filled the air; the singer's deep baritone voice almost as intoxicating as the liquor in the place.
Almost.
A waft from the kitchen danced through her nostrils. Though this was a tequila bar, Mezcalifornia was known for its happy hour. They served mostly the usual fare that you would expect--- small carnitas street tacos, fresh-charred corn dressed with a tangy garlic sauce and garnished with cotija cheese, mini ahi tostadas, and of course, guacamole. She hadn't wanted a typical sit-down restaurant with gourmet food and a wine list. Been there, done that.
No. She wanted a vibe. A destination. An experience.”
― My Fair Señor
“A dingy emblem on the door depicted a little boy peeing into a pot. The rest of the bar was equally drab and tasteless. Dim bulbs behind red-tasseled lamp shades barely illuminated each of a dozen maroon vinyl booths, which marched along one wall toward the murky front windows. Chipped Formica tables anchored the booths in place. Opposite the row of booths was a long, scarred wooden bar with uncomfortable-looking stools. Behind the bar, sitting on glass shelves in front of a cloudy mirror, were endless rows of bottles, each looking as forlorn as the folks for whom they waited.
He caught the strong odors of liquor and tobacco smoke, and the weaker scents of cleaning chemicals and vomit. In one of the booths , two heads bobbed with the movement of mug-clenching fists. A scrawny bartender with droopy eyelids picked his teeth with a swizzle stick and chatted quietly with a woman seated at the bar. Otherwise the bar was empty.”
― Germ: If You Breathe, It Will Find You
He caught the strong odors of liquor and tobacco smoke, and the weaker scents of cleaning chemicals and vomit. In one of the booths , two heads bobbed with the movement of mug-clenching fists. A scrawny bartender with droopy eyelids picked his teeth with a swizzle stick and chatted quietly with a woman seated at the bar. Otherwise the bar was empty.”
― Germ: If You Breathe, It Will Find You
