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Mixed drinks are not for sissies.

Gentlemen, if the only drinks you know how to make require a bottle opener, this book is for you. In A MAN'S PLACE IS BEHIND THE BAR, Tucker Shaw presents a crash course in mixology that will make you the bartending host you've always wanted to be.

With 57 drink recipes and tons of simple variations, you'll be stirring up classic martinis and margaritas and pouring out modern concoctions in no time. Virgin cocktail shakers will learn about equipment, glassware, types of liquor, garnishes, and mixing techniques. Plus, the drinks are divided by booze, so you'll be ready no matter what's in your liquor cabinet.

With Mojitos, Manhattans, Mint Juleps and more, this book will teach you to eyeball your highball and pour the right spirit to make showstopping drinks… even after a few taste tests.

FROZEN BULLFROG
Makes 2 froggy drinks

Like a lime-sicle in a glass, this summertime cooler is creamy and smooth. Serve these in the afternoon, when you're lying around in the sun by the pool. Or in front of the television, your choice.

Tip: Make sure your cream is cold. Put it in the freezer for a half hour if necessary before blending.

5 ounces vodka
2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
2 tablespoons chilled heavy cream

Garnish:
Lime wedges

Glass:
Cocktail or old-fashioned, chilled

Place 2 cups crushed ice in blender. Add vodka and limeade concentrate. Blend for 10 seconds. Add cream. Blend for 5 seconds, pulsing in additional 5-second increments if necessary. Pour into glasses, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.

Variation
Classic Bullfrog: Skip the blender and skip the cream. Pour all ingredients over rocks in old-fashioned glass and stir.

See more recipes from A Man's Place is Behind the Bar online.

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