confusion around authenticity of grog log and don beach book - Tiki Drinks and Food

TW Trader Woody Member Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2301	TW Trader Woody Posted posted on Wed, Dec 15, 2004 5:47 PM On 2004-12-15 17:03, Ku Ku Ahu wrote: My feelings on this subject are as follows: Read as many bartending books as possible, and try to mix and sample as many drinks as possible. Good call! There's a school of thought that the only way to make a 'proper' cocktail is to follow the instructions to the letter. The reality is that there isn't a proper way to make any cocktail - it's down to the bartender's skillful use of ingredients. As an example, one of the world's simplest drinks, the martini, has been the subject of debate for decades. Even after all these years, it's still difficult to get a decent martini. Trader Woody

On 2004-12-15 17:03, Ku Ku Ahu wrote:
My feelings on this subject are as follows:

Read as many bartending books as possible, and try to mix and sample as many drinks as possible.

Good call! There's a school of thought that the only way to make a 'proper' cocktail is to follow the instructions to the letter. The reality is that there isn't a proper way to make any cocktail - it's down to the bartender's skillful use of ingredients.

As an example, one of the world's simplest drinks, the martini, has been the subject of debate for decades. Even after all these years, it's still difficult to get a decent martini.

Trader Woody

Post #131231 by Trader Woody on Wed, Dec 15, 2004 5:47 PM