Cocktails A-Go-Go: 100 Swinging Drinks from Bahama Mamas to Salty Dogs

Like a lot of people, I enjoy a good cocktail. We all have our favorites, and oftentimes become stuck in a rut with the same old standby at every cocktail party and social event. Wanting to become a bit more educated and try some new "beverages" I picked up this book. Containing 100 different recipes for cocktails, the book also includes background information on how the drink was invented, and also tips to improve your next get-together. The recipes included in this book contain classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, so don't expect to find the latest craze here. However, these are classics...you should be able to find most in any bar at any time. Ever wonder how to make a Bahama Mama? How about a Brandy Alexander? This book contains these recipes plus many more! My favorites include: Grasshopper, Planter's Punch, Peppermint Patty, and B-52 Shooter. Enjoy!

It's great to have all these drink recipes in one handy reference book, but it's also a lot of fun to page through this book. I loved all the pictures and the nostalgic trivia.

This is a book you'll want to buy at least two of -- one to have on hand whenever you tend bar and one (or more) to give as a present to a cocktail-loving friend. It's especially fun for people who remember the era covered, but it's also intriguing for the post-Disco Era generations, a great way for them -- literally -- to get a taste of everything they missed.