The Cocktail Guy: Infusions, distillations and innovative combinations

As a craft bartender looking to expand my repertoire in moderate to advanced techniques and infusions this was an outstanding read. I've been following the author for a while on instagram @the_cocktailguy and I was excited to finally get my hands on his recipes. I was extremely pleased with the content. I definitely enjoyed to beautiful photos and fantastic infusions documented in the book. So far what I've tried recreating and tinkering with has been really excellent. Mr. Rich Woods is the real deal. Highly recommended for the aspiring beginner or moderate to advanced bartender looking to grow creatively.

A gift for a foodie who seems to like it. Personally, I found the book to be very original.

The book is well designed and high quality. It offers great inspiration for making tasty savory cocktails. I can’t wait to try making the clarified bloody mary. But some of the recipes require advanced skills, loads of free time, and dedication. I think this was the point of the book so can’t knock on it for that. But I did find the chapter on distillation a bit over the top. It is clearly targeted for working professionals, or extreme enthusiasts willing to dish out thousands of dollars on equipment. Otherwise, this book will keep me busy for years with some of the more approachable recipes in it. It offers a fresh perspective on what wonders one can achieve with alcohol.

Would make a great gift or reference