This book is a superb collection of cocktail recipes ranging from the old (Champagne Cocktails), the standard (G&Ts, Dry Martini etc) through to the very latest in fashions and styles. However where this book really stands out is in the introduction with a decent description of how to establish a simple bar at home along with a review of some of the more renowned Cocktail Bars across the globe with a good few being in the UK.
Buy it if you just want to lazy away an afternoon or evening imagining your perfect drinks, buy it if you want to start making your own cocktails, buy it if you are established mixologist looking to widen their recipes .... In short BUY IT!