Home Bartending Mastery: Iconic Cocktails to Build Skills and Drink Better

Create unforgettable drinks with the confidence of a pro with this masterclass in cocktail mixology and culture.

Written by the creator of the wildly popular @theeducatedbarfly, Home Bartending Mastery doesn’t just teach you how to mix—it teaches you how to think like a bartender. This authoritative guide covers:

Home mixology essentials: • tools, techniques, and ingredients The six cornerstone cocktails • : the Sling, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Negroni, the Sour, and the Highball, covering the classic recipe, fascinating history, and step-by-step instructions for each Creative modern riffs • crafted by top bartenders Original creations • from the author’s own repertoire

But this isn’t just a recipe book. It’s a deep dive into cocktail culture. Discover the stories behind today’s modern classics, from the bartenders who invented them to the bars where they became legends.

Whether you’re a cocktail novice or a seasoned enthusiast, Home Bartending Mastery will ignite your passion for great drinks and inspire you to shake, stir, and sip like never before.

Your home bar is about to get a serious upgrade. Cheers!

© 2025 Harvard Common Press (Ebook): 9780760393796

Release date

Ebook: October 7, 2025