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Kenji Ló pez-Alt  \nTHE COUNTRYMAN PRESS  \nA division of W. W. Norton & Company Independent Publishers Since 1923  \nIf you are going to follow links, please bookmark your page before linking.  \nCONTENTS  \nFOREWORD  \nINTRODUCTION  \nSTART HERE CHART  \nVODKA  \nPARTY ON CHART  \nGIN  \nBRUNCH CHART  \nRUM  \nDRINKING IN THE SUN CHART  \nAGAVE  \nFOREWORD   \nBY J . KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT  \nYou don’t always need a reason to enjoy a delicious cocktail, but you should have a reason to pick one drink over another.  \nThere’s a reason why I usually fall back on a few of my favorite cocktails when I’m at home: I know I’m going to like them. There’s also a reason why I let a good bartender shake me up something new when I’m at a fancy-pants cocktail bar. With their experience, I’m bound to find something exciting and—even better—perfectly tailored to my mood.  \nLikewise, there’s a reason why my old friend Carey Jones is the first person I call when I need to figure out the perfect drink for my next party, and why John McCarthy was who I called when my restaurant needed a new cocktail program. These two know their drinks, and more importantly, they know what I want to drink—probably even better than I do.  \nWith Be Your Own Bartender, Carey and John have created a fun and delicious way to bring that custom cocktail experience home—whether you want something strong and boozy or light and refreshing; whether you’re willing to put in some extra time or just want something that’ll get you buzzed with minimal effort (we’ve all been there); whether you’re drinking with friends or drinking alone (we’ve all been there too) . Out there somewhere is a perfect drink for every occasion and every mood. Carey and John are going to help you find it.  \nINTRODUCTION   \nWhat are you having?  \nThe bartender catches your eye and walks over to your end of the bar. It’s your turn. What’ll it be?  \nSometimes we just don’t know the answer right on the spot. On a summer Friday? It might be a spicy cucumber margarita. A frigid winter ’s night by a roaring fire? That calls for a stiff drink of bourbon, honey, and clove. And for your New Year ’s party: what better than a sparkling cocktail for a crowd?  \nFor every mood, every event, and every taste, there’s a perfect cocktail. And it’s our goal to help you find it.  \nWHERE DO I START?  \nWell, that’s up to you. You can start with a spirit—vodka, rum, tequila—or start with an occasion.  \nIf you know it’s a rum cocktail you’re after—you’re just not sure what—flip to the beginning of the rum chapter. Here, we’ll lead you through a series of questions: Do you want a light, tropical cocktail or something more substantial? 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