1 / 7Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions
Fundamentals Formulas Evolutions: Cocktail Codex is an illustrated cocktail book that explains drinks through six root-cocktail templates: the Old-Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, Sidecar, whisky highball and Flip. Its framework is aimed at readers who want to understand techniques and adapt recipes, not just follow a list of drink instructions.
At a glance
- Organizes cocktail making around six foundational drink families.
- Explains when to shake or stir and how substitutions or omissions can affect a drink.
- Includes a Sherry Cobbler example showing how ingredients and garnish choices can be adapted.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The root-cocktail method gives learners a way to reason about recipes and create variations.
- The 320-page illustrated edition offers more depth than a short recipe card format.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 30 2018 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 160774970X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1607749707 |
| Weight listed | 1.51 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24.3 x 2.9 x 25.9 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home bartenders who want to learn cocktail structure and technique.
- Readers who enjoy adapting classic drink recipes and experimenting with ingredients.
- A gift for someone interested in cocktail making.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a book focused on non-alcoholic drinks or only quick, fixed recipes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and engaging, with specific recipes and photos, and some readers value it as a gift. That reported learning appeal fits the book's six-template teaching approach, though the aggregate ratings do not establish which individual recipes or techniques work best for every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and engaging.
- Feedback praises the recipes and notes the book's appeal as a gift.
Frequently asked questions
What approach does Cocktail Codex use?
It explains cocktails through six root recipes: the Old-Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, Sidecar, whisky highball and Flip.
Does the book cover technique as well as recipes?
The listing describes guidance on when to shake or stir, ingredient substitutions and how to improvise within the six drink families.
What are the book's publication details?
The listing identifies an illustrated English edition from Ten Speed Press, published Oct. 30 2018, with 320 pages.
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