Starting with the basics, Dan covers the essentials of a home bar, from equipment and glassware to spirits needed, also including his own recipes for syrups, sours, brines. The cocktail list will have you powering through that leftover vodka you've had gathering dust in the kitchen in no time From classic tipples to batch drinks for a crowd, hair-of-the-dog hangover cures, inventive new drinks, seasonal hits, tropical tasters and more, this is the bible of cocktails.

Written in Dan's witty, engaging style, The Ultimate Book of Cocktails is perfect for the hard drinker in your life.