An expert guide to setting up a home bar, plus over 75 cocktail recipes to try from one of the worlds leading bartenders, drinks industry innovator and best-selling author.

Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon an understanding of its ingredients and the delicate alchemy of how they work together. Here, Tristan Stephenson drinks industry consultant, bar owner, restaurateur and author of best-selling drinks books offers his expert advice on the fundamentals of home mixology and shares his perfected recipes for classic cocktails. Enjoy a Manhattan, Negroni and Martini, discover lesser known vintage gems including the Martinez and Aviation as well as modern favourites the Espresso Martini and Mojito.