Your definitive cocktail guide to masterful bartending and cocktail mixing

A word on cocktail mixing from Master Barman Jerry Thomas (1862) -

"Thoroughly amalgamating all the compounds so that the taste of neither the bitter, the sweet, the spirit, nor the element, shall be perceptible one over the other is the grand secret ... only to be acquired by practice."

Welcome to Cocktail Mixing Master. This is mixology and bartending made easy so that you can become a master behind the bar. We provide well-researched information and first-hand contributions and opinions by bartenders from around the world.

As with most things, the more you know about it the better you are at doing it. The same goes for mixology. If you really want to become a master behind the bar, read up as much as you can and apply your knowledge.

Remember, the more you enjoy yourself as the bartender, the more your clients and friends will enjoy you and your drinks.

Whether you are a leisure home bartender looking to expand your knowledge or a professional looking for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.

Cocktail Mixing Master is about more than just mixology - we bring you a wide variety drink recipes and useful information about many things related to drinks.

At the bottom of this page is a complete table of contents for Cocktail Mixing Master with links to all the information-rich pages on the site. Alternatively, click on the buttons in the NavBar on the left to navigate the site or visit the Site Map.

See our Bartending Guide to discover all about …

Ø Stocking your bar. Find out what spirits, liqueurs and other ingredients you need in a well-stocked bar.

Ø What cocktail bar equipment you need. The well-equiped bar has everything from cocktail shakers to bar spoons and optics.

Ø What cocktail glasses you need. There are many types of glasses you can use - find out which ones are used for which cocktails. We also look at their typical volumes.

Ø Mixing the perfect cocktail. Master the art of mixology.

Plus …

Ø Free cocktails and shooter recipes - go to our Cocktail and Shooters Recipe Guides.

Ø We specialise in smoothie recipes too. Check out our smoothie recipes guide for delicious breakfast, fruit, healthy, protein and low carb smoothies.

Ø Planning a cocktail party? Check out our Cocktail Party section for great ideas on themes, food, entertainment, music and a handy cocktail party planner.

Ø If you want to get a home bar or if you have one but need inspiration to beef it up, be sure to visit our Home Bar Guide. Here we share great ideas on home bar design, decorations and themes, furniture and building a home bar.

This site is updated frequently, so check in every so often to get the latest information or sign up for the Cocktail Mixing Master Blog (click the "CMM Blog" button in the NavBar on the left).

Here is a list of recommended reading (click on the links to get the book from Amazon.com):

The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes

The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails

Bartending For Dummies (For Dummies)

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