--- product_id: 1703764 title: "The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes" price: "€ 72.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1703764-the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes **Price:** € 72.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes - **How much does it cost?** € 72.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1703764-the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the world's premier mixologist, Dale DeGroff. Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject, The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring DeGroff’s signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics. It begins with the history of spirits, how they’re made (but without too much boring science), the development of the mixed drink, and the culture it created, all drawn from DeGroff’s vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing the right tools and ingredients, and mastering key techniques—the same information that DeGroff shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories, vintage recipes, fast facts, and other entertaining asides. Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject, highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish, full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar. Review: Finally a book for professional bartenders! - `The Craft of the Cocktail' is a massively informative referance that I would have maimed for over thirty years ago when I was first started walking the slats behind the wood. I can't wait to try the new recipes at the pub and in my home. Elegant! Scholarly! Humorous! Easy read! As a Hall of Fame bartender, I have studied my profession in Britain, France and the US and have over four thousand Beverage/Literature books going back to 1821. `The Craft of the Cocktail' fits honorably among the top five cocktail volumes on my shelves. It is a treasure that I now study and revere. The historical information is accurate and the barroom philosphy uplifting. Serious and aspiring bartenders, if you acquire only one cocktail-making book in your career this definitely should be it. Dale DeGroff is one of the very few people in the saloon business worldwide who could have delivered such an important and complete work. He is an unusual and rare talent and is truly what a professional bartender should be. His playful anecdotes and story telling abilities show he is definitely one of us. Come to the Fox & Hounds in St. Louis to imbibe and discuss this joyous book. If we are very lucky, Mr. DeGroff and some of his mentors might join us in a discussion about the history of our industry. #N.B: Pay attention Cocktail Nation, this is a monumental work! Review: Fun read, great cocktails! - I was so excited about getting this book. I don't know much about cocktails (hey, I'm in California where most people stick with wine), so I wanted to experiment a bit. This book is great. It has tons of recipes (tons!) and gives variations with lovely explanations throughout the book. There is just the right amount of trivia and side-stories and wonderful explanations about the different kinds of glasses to use for cocktails, differences among types of alcohol (e.g. different kinds of whiskeys, scotch vs whiskey, etc). It is an entertaining read in addition to being an informative cocktail cook. Highly recommended! ## Features - Print ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #346,656 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #94 in Whiskey #289 in Alcoholic Spirits #391 in Cocktails & Mixed Drinks | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 602 Reviews | ## Images ![The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616MIiGe7JL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally a book for professional bartenders! *by M***N on October 21, 2002* `The Craft of the Cocktail' is a massively informative referance that I would have maimed for over thirty years ago when I was first started walking the slats behind the wood. I can't wait to try the new recipes at the pub and in my home. Elegant! Scholarly! Humorous! Easy read! As a Hall of Fame bartender, I have studied my profession in Britain, France and the US and have over four thousand Beverage/Literature books going back to 1821. `The Craft of the Cocktail' fits honorably among the top five cocktail volumes on my shelves. It is a treasure that I now study and revere. The historical information is accurate and the barroom philosphy uplifting. Serious and aspiring bartenders, if you acquire only one cocktail-making book in your career this definitely should be it. Dale DeGroff is one of the very few people in the saloon business worldwide who could have delivered such an important and complete work. He is an unusual and rare talent and is truly what a professional bartender should be. His playful anecdotes and story telling abilities show he is definitely one of us. Come to the Fox & Hounds in St. Louis to imbibe and discuss this joyous book. If we are very lucky, Mr. DeGroff and some of his mentors might join us in a discussion about the history of our industry. #N.B: Pay attention Cocktail Nation, this is a monumental work! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun read, great cocktails! *by J***E on June 5, 2013* I was so excited about getting this book. I don't know much about cocktails (hey, I'm in California where most people stick with wine), so I wanted to experiment a bit. This book is great. It has tons of recipes (tons!) and gives variations with lovely explanations throughout the book. There is just the right amount of trivia and side-stories and wonderful explanations about the different kinds of glasses to use for cocktails, differences among types of alcohol (e.g. different kinds of whiskeys, scotch vs whiskey, etc). It is an entertaining read in addition to being an informative cocktail cook. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The #1 bar book *by P***S on September 17, 2025* A great book for amateurs and professionals. All the basics are covered, and it is easy to utilize. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes - The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft - Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1703764-the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1703764-the-craft-of-the-cocktail-everything-you-need-to-know) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*