Cocktails FAQ spans the cocktail s curious history from the 1500s through the illicit speakeasy culture of Prohibition to the explosive, dynamic industry it is today. Along the way, readers will learn all about their favourite spirits, what exactly is a cocktail garnish, the different types of ice used in a cocktail, and get the scoop on all types of cocktails from around the globe. Also featured are famous bartenders, from the 1800s to today. Learn all about craft bars, from their beginnings to today, along with a list of the most popular ones, state by state. Also featured are chapters on glassware, bar tools, and terminology; cocktails in film, music, and television; drinking songs and games, toasts, cocktail trivia, poems, bar tricks, limericks, and more. Also featuring over 75 recipes for cocktails, mixers, and bitters, Cocktails FAQ is the essential guide to all things cocktail!