Ocala, FL (PressExposure) January 21, 2010 -- It’s a new year, and for many that means learning a new skill. In a time of hope, mixed with stress brought on by a tough economy, 2010 has people across the country looking for a way to take the edge off.

With the help of Valerie Mellema, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your new skill — the art of bartending. Charm your friends, family, or even yourself, with your knowledge of fixing and mixing drinks from The Professional Bartender’s Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known — Including Tricks and Games to Impress Your Guests.

This bartending guide is a steady pour of information for professional and home bartenders alike, including terminology, service standards, measurements and techniques, insight into the many aspects of owning and operating a bar, as well as the incorporation of nearly 1,500 drink recipes.

Beneficial bartender insights tells you everything you need to know about stocking a bar and breaking down each category of liquor, from scotch and brandy to cordials like Amaretto and Southern Comfort. Learn about the various types of bars that exist, from neighborhood sports bars to nightclubs, and the differences between each, as well as how to create an appropriate ambiance for any setting.

Additionally, Mellema includes tips for adding character to drinks with garnishes, decorative glasses, and bar games and toasts. If 2010 is all about learning how to mix things up, this complete guide will teach you the bar terminology, measurements, and mixology for creating a festive atmosphere for any home or public bar.

This book is available for review as a hard copy or PDF, excerpting, resale, and per inquiry advertising. High-resolution images are also on hand upon request.

Author: Valerie Mellema Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc. 1405 SW 6th Ave Ocala, FL 34471

ISBN 13: 978-0-910627-95-5 CIP: 2007016027 Pages and Binding: 336; Soft cover, perfect bound, recycled, acid free, alkaline free paper CD-ROM: No Retail Price: $21.95 Street Pub Date: Nov. 30, 2007

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For more information about The Professional Bartender’s Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known — Including Tricks and Games to Impress Your Guests, visit the Atlantic Publishing Group Web site.

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