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Ever wondered how to mix a Manhattan or build a B52? What exactly goes into a Cosmopolitan and how does the salt stay on the rim of your Margarita glass? In The Art of the Cocktail, award-winning bartender and bestselling author Ben Reed tells you all you need to know about the art of making the perfect cocktail. Ben begins by exploring the glamorous origins and culture of the cocktail. In Behind the Bar, he takes you back to the basics of mixology. On a whistle-stop tour of the base spirits, you ll discover what makes each drink perfect for mixing in cocktails. There s an invaluable list of what to have in your cocktail cupboard, plus a section on balancing the flavours in cocktails. In Equipment and Techniques Ben tells you just how to shake or stir a martini and explains what to do with a muddler . There s information on the must-have tools of the trade and matching your cocktail to the correct glass. In The Perfect Serve he shows you how to create a gin and tonic like a professional. Written by Ben Ree