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Expected October 6, 2026. Available for pre-order now!
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Kenta Goto spent seven years developing his craft at the acclaimed Pegu Club before opening Bar Goto in New York City. Over those years he honed his signature style, bringing precision and intention into every step of the cocktail-building process, from the number of stirs to the type of ice used to the proof of the alcohol. This precision, and his focus on hospitality, has made Bar Goto the new standard bearer in the cocktail world.
InThe Goto Bartenders Guide,Kenta distills down his methodology for building perfect drinks time and time again without any special equipment, whether youre at home or behind one of the worlds most famous bars. He accounts for how quickly standard freezer ice melts (versus industrial bar ice) and uses measuring spoons in addition to jiggers to get the proportionsjustright, ensuring that youll nail the cocktail every time you make it.
The Goto Bartenders Guidetakes you through classic drinks like theDaiquiriand theEspresso Martini, with the recipes reconfigured to Kenta’s proportions and techniques. From there, he dives into the drinks from early in his career like theSakura Martiniand theKumquat Whiskey Sourand continues on to the Bar Goto classics like thePlum Sazeracand theUmami Mary. Every chapter delves into Kentas journey as a bartender, outlining his philosophy on creating, serving, inventing, and enjoying drinks.
From the 100 recipes to the stunning photography throughout,The Goto Bartenders Guideis sure to become a permanent fixture in your barwhether at home or professionaland is a promise that a perfectly strong and consistent set of drinks will always be at arms reach.
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