The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks
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The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks is a guide to cocktails written by David Embury, a lawyer with a serious interest in bartending, and first published in 1948. Rather than offering a long list of recipes alone, Embury argues that most mixed drinks grow from a small number of basic formulas, and that a cook who understands the balance of ingredients can improvise with confidence. The book explains the principles behind each category, discusses the spirits and liqueurs a home bar needs, and gives practical advice on measuring, mixing and serving.
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