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Best books for a new bartender?

I might be getting a gig as a bartender, and I'm looking for a book that I can use a a general reference guide. Something kind of like the Ultimate Wine Companion, but for cocktails. Ideas?

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  • Rex_racer_small
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    In addition to the classic Mr Boston or Little Black Book guides, you might also wanna get Miss Charming's Book of Bar Amusements -- Magic tricks while pouring translates to tips and happy returning clients.

    http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Boston-Official-Bartenders-Guide/dp/0470390654/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318400822&sr=1-9#reader_0470390654

    http://www.amazon.com/Bartenders-Black-Book-Updated-9th/dp/1934259179/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318400822&sr=1-1#reader_1934259179

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    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Mr._Boston

    Seen Em at most bars you can pick them up used for cheap. Timeless and old fashioned cocktails are back again

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    http://www.bartend.tk has some great recommendations for bartending guides. Way better than black book or mr. boston, these books have become old and outdated, although they provide many old classic drink recipes, they also provide many recipes that are not real drinks and certainly you wouldn't find a flaming lamborghini or anything like that. I recommend the official international professional bartender's guide you can get it on amazon or from bartend.tk

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