Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book]

Name: Meehan's Bartender Manual: [A Cocktail Reference and Recipe Book]
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1316 reviews)
Author: Jim Meehan

by Jim Meehan

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4.8 (1,316)

4.8 stars from 1,316 reviews. Top 87% of Self Help books we track.

477 pages~8 hr readPublished by Ten Speed PressPublished 2017-01-01

$12.9935% off peak

Last checked: May 12, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You want to understand cocktails beyond recipes: the history, technique, and why professionals do things a certain way.
You're a home bartender who's ready to level up from following instructions to understanding the principles underneath.
You work in hospitality or bars and need a reference that speaks your language and validates your craft.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for flashy recipes with Instagram-worthy garnishes rather than serious technique.
You prefer light reading to a properly dense reference book you'll return to repeatedly.
You don't care about the why behind drinks, only the what.

About this book

Jim Meehan's Bartender Manual is a comprehensive reference work on cocktails and bartending from an acclaimed mixologist. The book combines cocktail history with professional insights from experts worldwide, covering bar design, menu development, spirits production, drink mixing technique, service, and hospitality. The manual includes 100 cocktail recipes drawn from the classic tradition and Meehan's career. Each recipe explains Meehan's approach and reasoning, providing insight into his creative process. The book is designed for both professional bartenders seeking to advance their careers and enthusiasts interested in understanding the fundamentals of mixology. Winner of the James Beard Award and the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book. IACP Award Finalist.

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Currently on sale at $12.99 — 35% off peak. Price has dropped 11 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 120 days. Typically stays discounted for 146 days.

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Currently around #17K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 41% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,316 reviews

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