For more than 60 years, Mr. Boston has been mixing drinks for amateurs and professionals alike. This definitive drink directory is the bartenders bible and now contains more invaluable information than ever before. From new, trendy drink recipes, to useful facts about single malt scotches, along with a special liquor, wine and beer directory, this new updated version is still a classic with a modern twist.
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Mr. Boston is part of the Barton Brands group, and has been a widely-recognized name in the bartending world for over 60 years. The Mr. Boston brand includes 65 editions of the Official Bartenders' and Party Guide, which has consistently out-sold and outlasted other bartending books, as well as a range of liquors and prepared cocktails.
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By Polymath
Format:Paperback
I've been a bartender for 5 years, and Mr. Boston has always been my first pick when I forget the recipes for certain drinks. I'm not sure why the other reviewers have such a problem finding drink recipes - Hot Toddies, as one reviewer searched for, is listed under 'Hot Drinks' on page 204-207 of the 65th edition. As for another reviewer, a Vodka Martini is just a Gin Martini with vodka swapped for gin, so perhaps the folks at Mr. Boston thought you might be able to figure that one out?
Yes, the book has a bit of outdated info when introducing each spirit, but the main point of the book is to have a solid reference for whatever drink someone may ask for, not to introduce the novice to the ABCs of alcohol. Drink recipes vary from coast to coast, but Mr. Boston is a great resource for the traditional and common recipes of many, many drinks. Keep in mind that this particular edition I'm reviewing doesn't have more modern drinks, like 'Monkey's Lunch' and the like. Perhaps the newer Platinum Edition is more up to date?
In short, if you're looking for an introductory book to bartending, get Bartending for Dummies or something similar. If you want a great recipe book that you can use for reference when mixing drinks, Mr. Boston is highly recommended.
Yes, the book has a bit of outdated info when introducing each spirit, but the main point of the book is to have a solid reference for whatever drink someone may ask for, not to introduce the novice to the ABCs of alcohol. Drink recipes vary from coast to coast, but Mr. Boston is a great resource for the traditional and common recipes of many, many drinks. Keep in mind that this particular edition I'm reviewing doesn't have more modern drinks, like 'Monkey's Lunch' and the like. Perhaps the newer Platinum Edition is more up to date?
In short, if you're looking for an introductory book to bartending, get Bartending for Dummies or something similar. If you want a great recipe book that you can use for reference when mixing drinks, Mr. Boston is highly recommended.
Format:Paperback
The 65th hard-cover edition of Mr. Boston would not rate a grade of "C" in any journalism class that I could imagine. Time-Warner did not spend enough money in editing (and re-write) to catch that the Introduction still refers to the book as the 64th edition. All-in-all, Amazon should not offer such a piece of junk.
One might say that well there may be silght <s> errors, the book has everything. In fact, Time-Warner sub-titles the book as "Official Bartender's and Party Guide" and further offers the comment "A Best Seller Since 1935..." Well, your favorite cake may have all the ingredients - butter, flour, sugar, eggs, etc. but if the mix is not done properly and if the cake time/temperature is not correct, well...
And, I can't say it contains all the ingredients. For one, there is no listing for a Vodka Martini. My bartenter acquantainces say this has been the most popular martini for several years.
My suggestion is to stay away from Mr. Boston.
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I've owned this book for years. It has most of the drinks about which I've ever been curious. But this morning it failed me -- I looked up "toddy" and "hot toddy," and found nothing. I'd think this would be such a common drink that it'd be in every book. So Mr. Boston's is a good reference, but not the compleat one.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Out dated and way too many plugs for Mr. Boston�s products
While there is a good deal of great information contained within its pages the guide desperately needs to be modernized. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
Covers the basics, but too many annoying product promos
The guide seems to have all the basic drinks, techniques, and supplies covered. At the beginning of each section (whiskey, rum, vodka, etc), there's an overview that would be good... Read more
Published on May 10 2003 by KenGE
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Disappointment
Yes, this is probably the first drinks book you'll buy. (I suppose because this is what is sold in liquor stores....) For that reason, everyone has a copy. Read more
Published on April 21 2002
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