New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails

A modern essential for anyone who’s ever wanted to master the art of the cocktail—or simply pour a better drink. The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails (Updated Edition) is a spirited guide from the paper that’s been chronicling America’s cocktail culture for decades. With more than 400 recipes, from time-honored classics to imaginative new favorites, this collection brings together the best in drink-making with sharp writing, practical advice, and the unmistakable voice of The Times.

Curated by longtime “Quiet Drink” columnist Steve Reddicliffe, this edition adds fresh content and updated chapters, including non-alcoholic options, bourbon-forward cocktails, and inventive uses for vermouth. Alongside the recipes are essays and tips from some of the most respected names in spirits and bar culture—plus interviews with notable bartenders like Ivy Mix and Sother Teague.

Whether you're setting up your first home bar or refining your signature serve, this book is both a reference and a read—elegant, informed, and deeply entertaining. A finalist for the Spirited Awards’ Best New Cocktail Book, it's a must-have for cocktail lovers, hosts, and curious sippers alike.

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