The Classic Cocktail Bible: Cocktails Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Oct. 2012

Good-looking book, well illustrated. Cocktails are listed according to spirit e.g. vodka, rum etc so it's easy to find your favourite. And recipes for other spirits and tips for serving. Some really wonderful drinks! Matilda

Nicely laid out, with lots of exceptionally nice cocktails many of which can can be made with routine stuff lying around the house. I've had mine for a few years now (it was a godsend through the covid lockdowns) and it now looks like one of my mum's cookbooks - covered in hand-written notes with some additional cocktails stuck on with postit notes. This copy was a present for an up and coming cocktail drinker and they love it too.

I picked up The Classic Cocktail Bible and it’s quickly become my go-to guide for mixing drinks at home. Here’s why I love it:Comprehensive yet accessible: Covers all the classics plus some lesser-known gems, with clear instructions and easy-to-find ingredients.Great for all skill levels: Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, the step-by-step recipes make mixing cocktails simple and enjoyable.Beautifully designed: The book looks great on my shelf and the photos make me want to try every recipe.Helpful tips: Includes advice on techniques, glassware, and garnishes that really elevate the drinks.If you enjoy making cocktails or want to impress guests, this book is a fantastic resource. It’s got everything you need to shake, stir, and sip like a pro.

Really good book with easy instructions and colour photos, wasn't expecting a quality hardback fr £6.72

Having been sourcing cocktail recipes from a couple of favourite guys on YouTube it was time to get a book rather than scribbling down notes on scraps of paper.This does have plenty of pictures to keep you right, but also manages to fit in 3-5 recipes per page. Some glossier and more expensive books seem to favour more pictures but fewer actual recipes. This book will keep you busy for a long time to come.Very Good.

Really clear guidance and practical recipes, most of which don’t require too many or obscure ingredients.

Really good book. The book advises on what's needed and actually throughout the book the same core ingredients are used. Most books are just chaotic in that sense but this one it actually pretty thoughtful. It's arranged by type of cocktails and it has a comprehensive catalogue of cocktails- couldn't find any that were missing.

This has a huge repertoire for you to be attracted to. Handily divided into base spirit sections. However I prefer to have a bit more of a guiding hand on the in’s and out’s of making some of these creations. I have found The Spirits by Richard Godwin a much better guide as well witty book on feeling ones way into cocktails.So this is a very large collection of recipes with some strange omissions like the Sazerac, Penicillin or the Boulevardier. But hey there is more than a lifetimes worth of recipes.My only other grumble is 1/4 measure of something! Using a jigger to make those kind of judgements is not easy. Why not give millilitres as he does go to the trouble of offering ml= 1 tablespoon on the back of his title page. Despite my feeling they are wrong. Tablespoon from a kitchen set offers 10 ml not 15 but hey. Cheers