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Essential Books

These are the best resources to learn about bartending history, techniques, and drink recipes.

The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique by Jeffrey Morgenthaler

This is the ultimate technique book. Jeffrey Morgenthaler teaches you how to properly juice, stir, shake, garnish, and make your own syrups and bitters. A fantastic read for any home bartender.

 The Joy of Mixology
​by Gary Regan

The recipes and techniques are great, but the real joy of this book is learning about Gary Regan’s theories of mixology. This is a must-read to bring your drink-making skills to the next level.

The Craft of the Cocktail
by Dale DeGroff

Half history, half recipes, Dale DeGroff’s book was one of the first I read when I became interested in home bartending, and it inspired me to learn more. He is one of the best known bartenders for a reason.