This is for the friend who cares about the glassware, the garnish, and the story behind the drink.

American Bar is the modern classic that taught a generation how to mix properly, now refreshed and updated. Wrapped in a cloth-bound cover and filled with charming, retro illustrations, it feels like a passport to a great night out (even if you’re staying in).

Inside: hundreds of recipes spanning the full spectrum, plus the essentials—tools, techniques, and the little details that make a cocktail feel “right.”

• ~500 recipes, organized by drink style
• Cocktail lore + bartender basics (equipment, measurements, glossary)
• 416 pages
• Size: 5" W x 1.18" D x 7.33" H