This accessible, authoritative reference to the world's alcoholic drinks provides all the guidance and advice necessary to recognize and appreciate the fascinating range of drinks available. The book is arranged alphabetically, and divided into three parts; spirits, liqueurs and fortified wines, with a small section on non-alcoholic mixers at the end. Detailed information such as origin, best known producers and brand names, ingredients, flavorings and aroma, and how they should be served gives a complete portrait of each drink. A host of over 100 cocktail recipes including classics, such as Margarita and a Harvey Wallbanger, along with some less well-known mixtures to try such as the Mad Monk and the Yellow Parrot and Prairie Oyster, one of the most challenging and effective hangover cures.