Ebook: Raising the bar: better drinks better entertaining

Introduction -- Home bar basics -- The best ingredients -- Favorite classic cocktails -- Specialties of the house -- Bubblies and a bit of decadence -- Nogs, grogs, and other holiday warmers -- Summer splurges -- Knockout punches -- The after-party -- Morning glories and tonics to cure what ails you -- Java heaven and spiked tea time -- Nonalcoholic refreshers -- Snacks and hors d'oeuvres -- Mail-order sources.;Introduces more than 250 cocktail recipes, ranging from familiar drinks to exotic specialties, accompanied by recipes for homemade garnishes, cocktail snacks, syrups, cordials, and sauces made from drink elements.