If you’re a rookie and have no idea how to setup a bar at home, then The 12 Bottle Bar ($11) is a must read. The 12 Bottle Bar is three books in one. It’s a toolkit, describing the twelve bottles needed to get your home bar started. These include seven spirits, one liqueur, two Vermouths, and two Bitters. It’s a system that gives each of the bottles each own section and tells you everything you need to know about each one. A lastly, it’s a recipe book giving you over 200 recipes for classic and unique drinks. You’ll be able to make everything from sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, to the perfect Martini. It even has a beer section.
