With incredible flip factor, this book features beautifully photographed scenic shots of coastal settings around the globe as well as photos of thirst-quenching beach cocktails that beg to be savored. Learn about the origin and key ingredients of a host of tiki bar favorites like HawaiiÍs Mai Tais, CubaÍs Daiquiris (HemingwayÍs favorite), Key WestÍs Rum Runners, and BrazilÍs Caipirinhas as well as the spirited modern mixes born of todayÍs burgeoning craft cocktail movement. Including a 411 on all things bar-related: bar gear (tools, glassware), stocking the bar (spirits, mixers), as well as bar basics like making simple syrups, infusions, and creative garnishes, this gifty book also demystifies bar lingo like bitters, shrubs, muddle and neat. Whether you prefer a classic sip on the sand, a cutting-edge contemporary toddy, or a refreshing mocktail while watching the tide roll in, Beach Cocktails is your thirst-aid kit.