Cocktails are simply mixed drinks,usually based on one or more spirits or liqueurs and flavored with fruit juices,syrups,spices,and other mixers.Cocktails may be shaken or stirred--the former are cloudy because they contain egg white,cream,or fruit juices,while the latter are clear.You don't need any specialist equipment to make cocktails,although a cocktail shaker does make mixing easier and helps you to feel like a true professional in your own home!

Cocktails are a must for any party--designed to be shared,they are the perfect reason to gather together friends and family for a fun-filled evening or sophisticated lunch.There are hundreds of fantastic cocktail recipes from all around the world,with new additions appearing all the time.This fabulous collection contains the most up-to-date ideas as well as the traditional and much-loved classics,and to ensure everyone is catered for there are plenty of nonalcoholic ideas to tantalize your taste buds.Packed with delicious ideas for the most exquisite concoctions,this is the ultimate guide for any cocktail lover!

introduction

vodka & gin

tequila & rum

whiskey & brandy

all things bubbly

nonalcoholic

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