The Essential Cocktail Book by the editors of PUNCH is exactly what it sounds like: a tight, beautifully photographed reference you’ll actually use. It covers the classics and the modern standards—150 recipes—with the how-to behind shaking, stirring, building, and getting the glassware right.

If you’re the person who wants the “right” daiquiri (and the why), The Essential Cocktail Book earns its spot on the bar cart.

• 352 pages
• Size: 5.2" W x 1.1" D x 7.3" H