Cocktail Books, Great Toasts & More Fun
A look at the lighter side (like there's a heavy side) of cocktails. Including great books to read, bar tales and jokes that keep people laughing as well as advice for making the perfect toast.
Recommended Cocktail Books and Bartending Guides
These are some of the best cocktail history and bartending guide books available. They are filled with recipes, photographs and tips to guide everyone along the path to the perfect cocktail and recommended reading for anyone interested in studying mixology, bartending and mixed drinks.
These are some of the best cocktail history and bartending guide books available. They are filled with recipes, photographs and tips to guide everyone along the path to the perfect cocktail and recommended reading for anyone interested in studying mixology, bartending and mixed drinks.
Spirited Magazine Directory
A directory of monthly and bi-monthly periodicals dedicated to the art of fine drinking, specifically distilled spirits and cocktails.
A directory of monthly and bi-monthly periodicals dedicated to the art of fine drinking, specifically distilled spirits and cocktails.
Best Cocktail Books of 2008
2008 has been another great year for cocktail literature. From the digests that study history to flavor reference guides and all the advice you could want about using fresh ingredients, this year's book releases cover the gamut of mixology.
2008 has been another great year for cocktail literature. From the digests that study history to flavor reference guides and all the advice you could want about using fresh ingredients, this year's book releases cover the gamut of mixology.
The Best Cocktail Books of 2007
It's always interesting to look back on an entire year of book releases. In 2007 we saw a great selection of history collections surrounding cocktails, the bars they have been served in and the savvy bottle slingers behind the bars.
It's always interesting to look back on an entire year of book releases. In 2007 we saw a great selection of history collections surrounding cocktails, the bars they have been served in and the savvy bottle slingers behind the bars.
The Best Cocktail Books of 2006
Wonderful things came out of the cocktail scene in 2006 and literature was no exception. Going beyond bartending guides filled with recipes, more and more authors are touching on the background and culture surrounding spirits and the concoctions we make out of them.
Wonderful things came out of the cocktail scene in 2006 and literature was no exception. Going beyond bartending guides filled with recipes, more and more authors are touching on the background and culture surrounding spirits and the concoctions we make out of them.
Quick Toasting Tips
Whether you're on the giving or receiving end of a toast or you're just a guest at the party, there are a few basic rules of etiquette that a will help you avoid most social mishaps.
Whether you're on the giving or receiving end of a toast or you're just a guest at the party, there are a few basic rules of etiquette that a will help you avoid most social mishaps.
Toast to the Irish
Irish folk-lore is riddled with inspirational words, stories and songs about luck, love and happiness that have helped the people of the island through many of the most difficult times. Considering the Irish do love their pubs and beer, it is only natural that these colorful phrases were developed into toasts.
Irish folk-lore is riddled with inspirational words, stories and songs about luck, love and happiness that have helped the people of the island through many of the most difficult times. Considering the Irish do love their pubs and beer, it is only natural that these colorful phrases were developed into toasts.
Bizz Buzz Drinking Game
How to play Bizz Buzz, a drinking word game.
How to play Bizz Buzz, a drinking word game.
Classic Jokes & Drinking Games
Are you running out of jokes? Need a new drinking game to break the ice or add some life to the party? With this large collection of jokes and games your gauranteed to find some new material.
Are you running out of jokes? Need a new drinking game to break the ice or add some life to the party? With this large collection of jokes and games your gauranteed to find some new material.