If in doubt about what to serve, turn to Difford's Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Simon Difford, the most complete book ever published on the subject. This authoritative reference contains an astonishing 2,600 recipes, suitable for any occasion.
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mr. brenner gives sound basic advise, not only on only on the types of ingredients - when to use which kind of brandy or whisky, what type of wine and so on - but also explains which kind of glass to use and dscribes the art of cocktail...