Are you looking for an exciting way to entertain? Cocktails Made Simple sets you up for success, showing you how to craft 40 iconic cocktails in the comforts of your own home.

From finding the right glass to a flaming peel finish, learn how to build a functional home bar using cost-effective tips on the essential tools to mix with--and familiar alternatives to make the most of what you have on hand.

Cocktails Made Simple includes:

• Old-fashioned origins--Dive into the art of crafting cocktails with terms to know and tools of the trade.
• That's the spirit--Stock your home bar and enhance everyday ingredients using simple techniques.
• Aperitif to digestif--Sip your way through recipes for 40 traditional cocktails categorized by spirit, as well as a brief history of each drink and tasty twists.