The recipes in Cocktail Techniques are split into two sections—classics and originals. While comparing and contrasting the classic recipes with Uyeda's versions, using his techniques, is an enjoyable and enlightening experience, the book becomes especially compelling when it turns to his original creations. More

This sour uses brandy as its base. Though less common than bourbon, it has a similar level of sweetness, thus making it a great foil for lemon juice. A Brandy Sour is similar to a Sidecar but eschews the orange flavor of Cointreau for simple syrup to showcase the flavors of the liquor and lemon. More