Updated edition of a comprehensive guide to bartending. POUR MAN'S FRIEND has broad audience appeal: covers specifics to prepare the professional bartender, beverage manager & caterer for success; also provides valuable guidance to the novice or at-home amateur who wishes to offer guests properly-prepared cocktails. Straightforward writing in a well-organized format conveys practical know-how & makes for easy reference. Describes the procedures for mixing & serving traditional cocktails & today's most popular specialty drinks--more than 400 recipes for alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. Line drawings illustrate glassware, tools used by professional bartenders, bar set-ups & condiment preparation. Appreciated by cookbook collectors & foodies. Authoritative source used by bartending schools nationwide, & selected as a textbook at several two- & four-year colleges offering hospitality courses. Singled out among publications in this category as ".

very well done.informative & easy-to-read."--Donald K. Beaver, National Retail Sales On-Premise Mgr., Miller Brewing Co.; ".very thorough.an excellent product for beverage managers, restauranteurs & bartenders.

"--Stanley R. Kyker, Exec., VP Calif Restaurant Assoc. Second place honors (second only to Mr. Boston) as most preferred bar guide in American Bartenders' Association member survey. Order from publisher - Aperitifs Publg., 1731 King St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404; 707-523-1611.