Book Synopsis An indispensable atlas of the best cocktail recipes--each fully photographed--for classic and modern drinks, whether shaken, stirred, up, or on the rocks. How do you create the perfect daiquiri? In what type of glass should you serve a whiskey sour? What exactly is an aperitif cocktail? A compendium for both home and professional bartenders, The Essential Cocktail Book answers all of these questions and more--through recipes, lore and techniques for 150 drinks, both modern and classic. About The Author Megan Krigbaum is a wine and spirits writer, a contributing editor at PUNCH , and the former deputy wine editor at Food and Wine . There, she wrote a monthly wine column called Bottle Service, in addition to regular feature stories pertaining to wine, spirits, and beer. PUNCH is a James Beard Award-winning media brand dedicated to drinks and drinking culture.