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The Joy of Mixology

by Gary Regan
Aggregate Editorial Score15/100
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Published 2003400 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Joy of Mixology by Gary Regan is a landmark work of cooking & food, first published in 2003. Gary Regan's foundational bartending manual organises cocktails by family and technique rather than alphabetically, giving readers a framework for understanding why drinks work. It has become the standard classroom text for professional bartenders worldwide. Themes of cocktails, bartending, technique run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorGary Regan
Published2003
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages400
Category🍳 Cooking & Food
ISBN9780609608845
Editorial Score15/100
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Editorial Assessment

Gary Regan's The Joy of Mixology is widely considered the most important bartending textbook of the modern era. By classifying cocktails into families based on their structural DNA, Regan gave both professionals and enthusiasts a framework for understanding — and inventing — drinks. The book's influence on the craft cocktail revival of the 2000s cannot be overstated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Joy of Mixology about?

The Joy of Mixology by Gary Regan is a foundational bartending manual that organises cocktails by family and technique, giving readers a framework for understanding why drinks work. It is considered the standard classroom text for professional bartenders worldwide.

Who wrote The Joy of Mixology?

The Joy of Mixology was written by Gary Regan, an American bartender and cocktail historian. First published in 2003.

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The Joy of Mixology is classified as Cooking & Food. Recipes, food culture, and culinary history.

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