"Dying to know how the pros mix drinks that look amazing and taste even better? After more than fifteen years in the industry, master mixologist Jimmy Dymott knows that only hard work and the best ingredients can start the grenadine pouring. In Modern Cocktails, Jimmy shares his secrets for preparing sixty impressive cocktails, from classics like the Old Fashioned and the Gin Fizz, to the modern favorites Tequila Sunrise and the Margarita. Jimmy also offers up the history of each drink, reveals where to get the tools you'll need on the ice. And what would a cocktail book be without some good stories from Jimmy's long-standing career as a bartender? You'll learn the ins and outs of: Bartender Snacks--everything you need to know to get started; The Drinks Menu--a bartender's resume; Ice--the coolest way to chill a drink; Inspiration--classic cocktails' role models; Spirits--the foundations for a perfect cocktail. For anyone stirring to make succulent drinks from scratch, Modern Cocktails is the ultimate reference. Think like a pro, create your own drinks, and pour like an industry expert"--