--- product_id: 3637962 title: "The Curious Bartender Volume 1: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail" price: "S/.147" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3637962-the-curious-bartender-volume-1-the-artistry-and-alchemy-creating store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # 100+ classic & modern cocktail recipes Deep dive into cocktail history & origins Innovative mixology techniques & DIY bitters The Curious Bartender Volume 1: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail **Price:** S/.147 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍹 Elevate your home bar with the ultimate cocktail alchemy guide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Curious Bartender Volume 1: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail - **How much does it cost?** S/.147 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3637962-the-curious-bartender-volume-1-the-artistry-and-alchemy-creating) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A Stunning Coffee Table Essential:** Beautifully designed with captivating stories and visuals that spark conversation and envy. - • **Master the Art & Science of Cocktails:** Unlock the secrets behind flavor, aroma, and color to craft flawless drinks every time. - • **From Vintage Classics to Modern Twists:** Reinvent iconic cocktails with cutting-edge techniques and creative flair. - • **Comprehensive Reference for Home Bartenders:** All the tools, techniques, and insider tips you need to elevate your cocktail game. - • **Expert Guidance from a London Mixology Maestro:** Learn from Tristan Stephenson, the visionary behind three avant-garde bars. ## Overview The Curious Bartender Volume 1 is a masterclass in cocktail craftsmanship by Tristan Stephenson, blending rich historical context with innovative mixology techniques. Featuring over 100 classic and reinvented recipes, this beautifully designed book offers both inspiration and practical know-how for cocktail enthusiasts eager to impress and experiment. ## Description Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon a deep understanding of its ingredients, the delicate alchemy of how they work together—their flavor, aroma and color. Most of all, mixing a sublime cocktail is an art. Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon a deep understanding of its ingredients, the delicate alchemy of how they work together—their flavor, aroma and color. Most of all, mixing a sublime cocktail is an art. In The Curious Bartender, the mastermind behind three of London’s most avant-garde cocktail bars Tristan Stephenson explores and experiments with the art of preparing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, Tristan explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colorful characters who inspired or created them and how they were intertwined within their historical context. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with some of his modern variations to create a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe “air” or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the “age” on the side. Also included is a reference section, detailing all the techniques and equipment you will need, making this an essential and exciting anthology for the cocktail enthusiast. Review: This book is great! I was looking for something to teach me ... - This book is great! I was looking for something to teach me how to make the traditional cocktails and give me a place to start with crafting my own. This book has some great standard recipes and some really weird elaborate ones. It encourages you to experiment with different things and a lot of the recipes can be used as a foundation for making your own recipes. The pictures look great and the book itself is well made and beautiful. Each type of liquor has its own section and introduction which gives a story and information about the liquor/drinks associated with it. Glad I got this over a simple cocktails recipe book that I almost bought. My favorite drink I learned to make from the book so far: Ramos Gin Fizz - Tastes like a lemon sorbet smoothie! Review: I really loved this book because it explains all the high tech ... - I really loved this book because it explains all the high tech procedures on how to be able to do them yourself, like how to make your own bitters. The author also gives background as to where the original cocktails might have originated and throws in his two cents on how he prefers his cocktails. The cocktails in this book mainly consist of the original cocktails from previous generations. The book cover and art are amazing and it looks great on my bar shelf. Great read too. ## Features - - none - ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #135,279 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #189 in Cocktails & Mixed Drinks | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 819 Reviews | ## Images ![The Curious Bartender Volume 1: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sIeItlVBS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is great! I was looking for something to teach me ... *by B***D on September 28, 2015* This book is great! I was looking for something to teach me how to make the traditional cocktails and give me a place to start with crafting my own. This book has some great standard recipes and some really weird elaborate ones. It encourages you to experiment with different things and a lot of the recipes can be used as a foundation for making your own recipes. The pictures look great and the book itself is well made and beautiful. Each type of liquor has its own section and introduction which gives a story and information about the liquor/drinks associated with it. Glad I got this over a simple cocktails recipe book that I almost bought. My favorite drink I learned to make from the book so far: Ramos Gin Fizz - Tastes like a lemon sorbet smoothie! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really loved this book because it explains all the high tech ... *by K***N on September 22, 2016* I really loved this book because it explains all the high tech procedures on how to be able to do them yourself, like how to make your own bitters. The author also gives background as to where the original cocktails might have originated and throws in his two cents on how he prefers his cocktails. The cocktails in this book mainly consist of the original cocktails from previous generations. The book cover and art are amazing and it looks great on my bar shelf. Great read too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing with an embarrassing frequency of typos. *by B***E on August 10, 2015* This is a great book. It gives you all the classic cocktails, and pairs each with an inventive version by the author. Some of the inventive versions can't be made without expensive equipment, but most can, and worst-case scenario you are provided with a window into how these things are done at a high level. I am taking one star off because of the preponderance of typos. It's a little upsetting that such a beautiful and useful book is riddled with such silly little mistakes that detract from the effect. The errors weren't such that it made it hard to read, and the writing is otherwise very colorful, clear, and engaging. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Curious Bartender Volume 1: The artistry and alchemy of creating the perfect cocktail - The Art of Mixology: Classic Cocktails and Curious Concoctions - The Drunken Botanist: The Plants that Create the World’s Great Drinks: 10th Anniversary Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3637962-the-curious-bartender-volume-1-the-artistry-and-alchemy-creating](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3637962-the-curious-bartender-volume-1-the-artistry-and-alchemy-creating) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*