Lauren Mote

A socially conscious, adventurous, and style-forward look at how to make drinks for anyone, anytime.“In a cocktail world that is starting to look and act more like a science laboratory than a bar, Evelyn Chick is a breath of fresh air. Her easy-to-follow recipes will give readers more time to entertain and enjoy the drinks themselves—and isn't that the point?” —Ivy Mix, American Bartender of the Year (2015 Spirited Awards), Mixologist of the Year (2016, Wine Enthusiast), co-owner Leyenda, BrooklynA great cocktail is more than the sum of its parts. Globally acclaimed beverage expert Evelyn Chick knows that our enjoyment of a cocktail goes beyond the ingredients, equipment, and skills in the mix: it’s about keeping an open mind and embracing the simple joy of sharing flavors with others. In this playful collection of recipes, Chick celebrates the simple joy of sharing flavors in approachable ways, offering unpretentious guidance on:Home bar tool and pantry essentialsSpirit categoriesEasy-peasy fancy garnishesSeriously refreshing summer drinks and warming cocktail-hour staplesLow-alcohol, zero-proof, and cannabis-inclusive optionsLarge-format servings for get-togethersVersatile syrups, tinctures, and infusions For the Love of Cocktails will inspire home bartenders—both beginners and those looking to level up—to curate the right drink for every occasion, whether you’re in the mood for an after-work cocktail, a celebratory libation, or a backyard party favor.“Guaranteed to delight the palate of even the most discerning of cocktail aficionados. A must- have for the modern drinker.”—Erick Castro, award-winning bartender; host of Bartender at Large“Levelling up the at-home happy-hour experience for any occasion … Evelyn Chick mixes artistry and alchemy with practical advice, easy-to-find ingredients and mood-based recipes that deliver.”—Elle Canada"This is the kind of mixology guide that will have a place on bookshelves for years to come."—Library Journal

Transport your glass around the globe with more than 75 cocktail recipes from one of the world's premier bartenders. Grab your glass and let's go For over 20 years, Lauren Mote has tended bars and traveled the world, often as one of the only women in a male-dominated industry. She's developed cocktail recipes, sought out new ingredients, and gathered stories along the way. Now, in her first book, Lauren is inviting readers and home bartenders to pack their suitcases and come with her on an international cocktail adventure. Few bartenders can match Lauren's encyclopedic knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, and tinctures, not to mention her originality for blending them into a perfectly-balanced drink. Once you've gotten a handle on the basics of bartending, and gathered your cocktail shaker along with a few other pieces of equipment, you'll be raising your glass in no time. The recipes are organized by their star ingredients, such as agave, gin, whiskey, rum, vodka, and more. Every drink is given its own designation of standard, mid, low, or zero proof, and you'll find a whole chapter on nonalcoholic cocktails, because Lauren feels strongly that all drinks should be prepared with care, whether they include alcohol or not. Once you've narrowed down the base that you're in the mood for, let Lauren's magnetic storytelling and gift of the gab continue to guide you. In each chapter, you'll find a collection of Mise en Place Recipes to help you build up your bar's basic ingredients and make Lauren's techniques your own. With beautiful storytelling and photography, and cocktail recipes you won't find elsewhere, A Bartender's Guide to the World is as much a pleasure to read as it is to imbibe from.