# Essential Cocktails

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- Book: [Essential Cocktails](https://www.bookquiver.com/miguel-buencamino/essential-cocktails) ([Essential Cocktails.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/miguel-buencamino/essential-cocktails.md))
- Authors: [Miguel Buencamino](https://www.bookquiver.com/miguel-buencamino)
- Publisher: Rock Point
- ISBN: 978-15-7715-823-3
- Pages: 240
- Published: 2026-10-01
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

Elevate your home bar with this collection of 85 cocktails from leading mixologist, Miguel Buencamino. Essential Cocktails is the definitive guide to creating exquisite cocktails year-round. From seasonally-inspired drinks to perennial classics, there's something for everyone and every occasion, including mocktails and low-ABV options. In its elegantly designed pages, cocktail influencer, photographer, and founder of Holy City Handcraft (@holycityhandcraft), Miguel Buencamino, provides easy, step-by-step instructions for 85 drinks, accompanied by gorgeous photographs. Whether you’re an experienced mixologist or a novice, this stylish volume is packed with expert tips and tricks for crafting delicious, visually stunning cocktails. You’ll find a treasure trove of information, including: An exploration of the history of cocktailsDetailed breakdowns of essential cocktail ingredients, from base spirits to garnishesMust-haves for your home barEasy-to-follow instructions for beginner to advanced techniquesTips for hosting the perfect cocktail partyAnd much more! With beautiful photographs in a stunning package, Essential Cocktails is a showpiece for every home bar! Grab your mixology tools and try your hand at making fun and mouthwatering cocktails and mocktails for yourself and your guests.