The Ultimate Hot Cocktail Directory: 360 New and Classic Coffee, Tea, and Hot Toddy Recipes

The Ultimate Hot Cocktail Directory

360 New and Classic Coffee, Tea, & Hot Toddy Recipes

Written and Compiled by:

Dennis A. Wildberger

Copyright 2014, 2019 ‐ DocWild Publishing Company ‐ All Rights Reserved

There is nothing in this world like a warm, comforting beverage to chase away the chills on a cold winter night. 

Within these pages, you will find the proper recipes for all of the classic hot cocktails.  More importantly, you will find them in alphabetical order.  If you know the name, just look it up! 

The recipes contained here come courtesy of bartenders from all over the world.  Some of these drinks are house specialties, some of these are bartender specialties.  Most of these are just good drinks.  One thing is for sure in any case:  I thank each and every one of you who took the time to write down the ingredients for all of those thousands and thousands of creative (and tasty) cocktails you‘ve given, sent, or emailed me over the years.  Mostly thank you for the hot drinks you’ve poured for me over the years.  Without you, the bartending profession would not be the same.

I have done my best to stay true to the exact ingredients in each recipe.  If the original drink (as it was relayed to me) called for, let’s say, Kahlua Liqueur, the recipe, as it is written in this book, reads that way.  However, it is up to you, the mixologist, to decide for yourself whether you will use any substitutions.

This manual was created for every bartender, waitress, home mixologist, and liquor industry professional.  It is meant to replace all of the other drink reference books you have on your shelf or under your bar.  I trust it will do the trick. 

Enjoy!

Bar Supplies

To create the perfect cocktail, it is important that you have at your disposal certain items to make the job easier. Here is a list of some of the crucial accessories you should have:

Shaker Tins - Shaker tins are used for exactly what the name implies: to shake drinks when required. They are available in a host of sizes, are commonly made of easy-to-clean polished stainless steel, and last a long, long time. It is recommended that you always have two different-sized tins on hand. A large shaker, usually 16 to 18 ounces, and a smaller 12-ounce tin.

Mixing Glass - A clear mixing glass is an invaluable bar accessory. Used for shaking or stirring cocktails, it allows you to visibly see the drink ingredients as they are added. A 16- ounce pint glass works well. When the large shaker tin is used as a cover or cap for the mixing glass, you have created the perfect cocktail shaker set.

Cocktail Strainer - A cocktail strainer is absolutely necessary. Made of stainless steel with a large curled spring-like coil attached to it, a strainer will allow you to make those up drinks very easily. When placed on top of a shaker tin or mixing glass, it holds back the ice cubes in the cocktail for straining.

Bar Spoon - A long-handled, stainless steel spoon will allow you to easily stir the cocktails you have created.

Bottle Opener - A good bottle opener is essential. It helps you to quickly and

easily open beer bottles. There are many models to choose from, but I prefer this flat

stainless steel version (pictured). It