The Book of Cocktail Ratios

The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails

By: Michael Ruhlman

Narrated by: Michael Ruhlman

*WINNER of an IACP COOKBOOK AWARD*

New York Times bestselling author Michael Ruhlman applies the principles of his innovative book Ratio—about the relationships of ingredients to each other—in this delightful back-to-basics cocktail book, sharing the simple recipes and fundamental techniques that make for delicious and satisfying libations.

Did you know that a Gimlet, a Daiquiri, and a Bee’s Knees are the same cocktail? As are a Cosmopolitan, a Margarita, and a Sidecar. When hosting a party wouldn’t you enjoy saying to your guests, “Would you care for a Boulevardier, perhaps, or a Negroni?” These, too, are the same cocktail, substituting one ingredient for another. Or if you’d like to be able to shake up a batch of whiskey sours for a party of eight in fewer than two minutes, then read on.

As Michael Ruhlman explains, our most popular cocktails are really ratios—proportions of one ingredient relative to the others. Organized around five of our best-known, beloved, classic families of cocktails, each category follows a simple ratio from which myriad variations can be built: The Manhattan, The Gimlet, The Margarita, The Negroni, and the most debated cocktail ever, The Martini.

A practical reference of cocktail classics, a source of inspiration for putting a new spin on the usual gin and tonic, and an affable tribute to the pleasures of the cocktail hour, The Book of Cocktail Ratios shows you how to serve up delectable drinks in no time. Cheers!

A worthy addition to your cocktail book library...

...or a great choice for your FIRST cocktail book.

I love cocktails and cocktail books and have many, classic and new. The Book of Cocktail Ratios has helped me to consider cocktails in a whole new light and has given my cocktail making a boost. I am now more confidently creating my own cocktails based on the knowledge I learned from this book.

Great history, entertaining stories, the classic recipes of course, explored in a new way, but also a few new discoveries that will be added to my regular rotation. Highly recommended.

Cocktail precision and folklore abounds!

I was so excited to get my hands on this Audiobook! As a fan of Michael's writing, having read all of his other works, I absolutely adore his writing style and found the book to be amazing!

Fabulous! Educational and Relaxing

This book is like a fine cocktail itself. It's packed with information for any cocktail enthusiast, even pro bartenders, and filled with wonderfully colorful cocktail history. The narration is excellent... The author's voice is soothing and engaging. Information is specific and demystifies the world of classic cocktails. What I really appreciate is that it's not loaded with excess verbiage to fill pages, like some other cocktail books. Nor is the author's intention to impress readers with his skill in weaving a literary tapestry. (I can name other cocktail titles with this in mind, but won't.) This one is heavy on practical information and achieves the perfect balance. I'm on my second listening and it's even better than the first time. A++ highly recommended.

Not interesting enough

I just couldn't get interested enough to finish the material. Tried to start a few times with no success