informative book The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale Degroff, 500 recipes

The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know to become a master bartender. The book includes the history of spirits, the proper use of barware, and advice on how to set up your home bar. It is highly recommended by Martha Stewart, who describes it as the most upscale, informative, and entertaining drink book ever written.