{"product_id":"2026200018337-secondhand-the-fine-art-of-mixing-drinks","title":"The Fine Art Of Mixing Drinks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1948, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks by David A. Embury is widely regarded as one of the most influential cocktail books ever written — not by a professional bartender, but by a New York attorney who happened to be a passionate and extraordinarily meticulous home entertainer. Embury presents cocktail-making as a precise discipline, arguing with wit and conviction that the perfect drink is a matter of ratio, balance, and unwavering principle — not guesswork. He classifies cocktails into base categories, champions the dry martini with near-evangelical fervour, and instructs the reader on the correct proportions of spirit to modifier with the confidence of a man who has never suffered a poorly made drink lightly.\n\nWhat sets this classic apart from its contemporaries is Embury's voice — sharp, opinionated, and often bracingly funny — elevating what could have been a mere recipe compendium into a genuine work of conviction and character. He illustrates the philosophy behind each drink rather than simply listing its ingredients, making The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks as much a treatise on taste and hospitality as it is a practical guide. Decades after its initial publication, it remains a touchstone for cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, and one is left wondering: could a single book have shaped the culture of the modern cocktail more profoundly?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948313907419,"sku":"2026200018337-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/46a1e004-3177-4213-bbda-3b9ca745aea7.png?v=1793104544","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200018337-secondhand-the-fine-art-of-mixing-drinks","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}