The most ambitious cocktail companion ever published: 2800+ of the world's greatest drinks
curated by the best in the business Welcome to The Madrusan Cocktail Companion the
impeccably comprehensive one-stop guide to classic drinks from every era plus the best modern
cocktails curated by oracle Michael Madrusan with contributions from world-leading bartenders.
Expanded from an in-house manual conceived and curated by Michael as the go-to resource for
teams at his acclaimed bars and shared by the professional drinks community as a treasured
educational resource it includes more than 2800 drinks – tried tested and updated for the
modern palate. Michael and Zara Madrusan draw on their own extensive library of books that date
back to 1862 to present the stories behind the cocktail canon alongside all the best
variations categorized by origin and by ingredient and with an emphasis on readily available
products and minimal preparation. Whether it's every imaginable twist on the Martini in the
past 100 years Sours Bucks and Flips for all tastes or aperitivo-style and non-alcoholic
options every drink worth knowing about is here. Including an insider's guide to home bar
excellence and jovial toasts and quotes from history's most influential bartenders The
Madrusan Cocktail Companion is a spectacular compendium for the new age of drinking
discernment. Includes the origin and story behind the key cocktails essential know-how for
home bartenders imperial and metric measurements and stunning photography in a spectacular
hardback package – complete with dual ribbons and sprayed edges. US contributors include: Sam
Ross Attaboy NY Jim Meehan PDT New York Portland Jeff Morganthaler Pacific Standard
Portland Ivy Mix Leyenda Brooklyn Lynette Marrero Speed Rack US Leo Robitschek Nomad NY
Alex Day Death & Co. NY Toby Cecchini Creator of the Cosmopolitan Long Island Bar Brooklyn
