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Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Book 16th Edition
We've sold out of this edition, and the good news is that the NEW Eighteenth Edition is now available to pre-order - published 12th December 2024
Mark Gray
28th December 2022 at 20:09
We have the 5th edition still. It’s close to falling apart, has drink stains, hand written notes and ratings. It’s known as “The bible” in our house, the missus won’t accept any other book lol.
22nd October 2022 at 13:12
I put on white gloves to handle my Difford's Guide Books lol
15th October 2022 at 19:49
I bought the book (and your jigger) from Amazon here in the US. Absolutely love the book - it's fantastic for just browsing for inspiration, which we did last night when some friends came over. Added bonus: my name and some recipes also appear in there. Very cool.
Really recommend this cocktail book!
Really recommend this cocktail book!
25th September 2022 at 10:18
An incredible job!
Compared to the 30 cocktail books I have read before, DGtC offers recipes that work and have actually been tested by the author and not theoretical writings with omissions and misunderstandings as is often the case.
This is not to say that you will like all the recipes as everyone has their own tastes, but even the type of cocktails you don't like (bittersweats in my case) suddenly appear in a completely new light and you even start to enjoy some of them!
My hat's off to you!
Compared to the 30 cocktail books I have read before, DGtC offers recipes that work and have actually been tested by the author and not theoretical writings with omissions and misunderstandings as is often the case.
This is not to say that you will like all the recipes as everyone has their own tastes, but even the type of cocktails you don't like (bittersweats in my case) suddenly appear in a completely new light and you even start to enjoy some of them!
My hat's off to you!
25th September 2022 at 12:40
Many thanks for your kind words and for buying our book.
1st September 2022 at 16:58
Does the book contain all distillates and their preparations?
2nd September 2022 at 08:08
No, the book is focused on cocktail recipes - more than 3,000 of them.
12th July 2022 at 16:22
Does the book contain cocktails with Nolet’s Gin Silver?
13th July 2022 at 11:26
Thanks for the reply and advice Mr. Difford.
13th July 2022 at 10:09
Not that specify Nolet's Silver Dry Gin but you could use this in place of my suggested brand of gin. Nolet's Silver is very floral and generous in both flavour and alcohol strength so perhaps use a little less that the stated measure for the gin in each cocktail.
12th July 2022 at 11:16
Just received my book it's stunning, cocktail nights will be fab from now on
12th July 2022 at 12:16
Many thanks Christopher, we hope you'll enjoy many a merry cocktail night!
1st May 2022 at 10:20
I sadly had to pass on the book when they were available in Australia :(
What is the postage cost to Australia? I would really love one. But I know it’s probably expensive.
What is the postage cost to Australia? I would really love one. But I know it’s probably expensive.
2nd May 2022 at 09:20
Hi Jess, unfortunately the shipping cost from the UK to Australia seems to keep rising at the moment. Last week when I looked at a comparison of a few shipping companies it was over £50. We are looking to distribute locally but this is a few months away. Sorry, I'd love to make this happen more quickly!
7th March 2022 at 09:50
Hi, does the most recent edition have the ingredients appendix at the back? We’ve got 7th edition and really like this feature!
7th March 2022 at 10:17
No, the book doesn't have an ingredients index. With 3,000 cocktails such an index would be another book in itself. However, we have included a search for cocktails in the book in our Cocktail Finder on this site.
5th March 2022 at 22:58
What a great book. I bought it for myself for Christmas. Love trying new recipes & making new cocktails for family & friends here in Australia.
Last night I made the Honey Margarita.
Thank you again for such a wonderful book.
Kim
Last night I made the Honey Margarita.
Thank you again for such a wonderful book.
Kim
6th March 2022 at 09:04
Many thanks for your support, Kim.
21st January 2022 at 22:12
Hello wonderful people who have brought so much to life, how much does the book weigh please? The details above say « Grammes: 2 » but I feel their may be a digit or three missing there.
22nd January 2022 at 07:33
Frustratingly we can't edit comments. As discerning drinkers on this site will attest, I’ve become accustomed to living with my typos! Many thanks for your kind words and feedback.
22nd January 2022 at 00:08
As it does say in the opening sentence, apologies.
Also if there’s any way of editing my original post, it was meant to say « who have brought so much pleasure to my life « . And « there » not « their ». Shudder.
Also if there’s any way of editing my original post, it was meant to say « who have brought so much pleasure to my life « . And « there » not « their ». Shudder.
[deleted user]
21st January 2022 at 15:16
Hello,
Could you please let me know if you are able to ship to Ukraine or Poland? Could also let me know the fee of the shipment and how long it will take.
Thanks a lot,
O.C.
Could you please let me know if you are able to ship to Ukraine or Poland? Could also let me know the fee of the shipment and how long it will take.
Thanks a lot,
O.C.
1st January 2022 at 03:31
Hi, just wondering if there will be any more copies made available to Australia? Thank you!
30th December 2021 at 19:05
Hi! Is it possible to ship to Norway, and how much would that be in shipping fees? :)
28th December 2021 at 18:56
Would be very interested in a series of smaller guides maybe categorised by decade or era. I'd love to have something of a Diffords 'library' available to the completely new bartenders I hire.
30th December 2021 at 19:00
Good to know. I'm considering a smaller book with just the most frequently used recipes. On the other side, when I finally get around to a 17th edition it will need to have even more pages!
13th December 2021 at 19:02
Any chance of getting a signed copy?
3rd December 2021 at 23:28
Hi - have you considered an iphone app for Diffords? Will pay :-)
4th December 2021 at 07:00
We've still a lot to do to perfect the website, but yes, we'd like to produce an app.
1st December 2021 at 02:06
Is there any possibility to ship to Thailand? I would really love to have this book?
20th November 2021 at 04:19
Hi. Any plans for E-book version ?
20th November 2021 at 08:07
The digital version of our book is this website. Hence, not sure there would be much demand for an E-book version. Not something we're planning. Although we are constantly striving to improve this website.
12th November 2021 at 10:44
Will this amazing guide ever be available in NZ, or is there somewhere in Australia where it can be sent from?
12th November 2021 at 01:25
I know what I'll be asking Santa for this Christmas!
6th November 2021 at 16:06
Great idea.. looking forward getting my copy from the fat man in the red suit.
5th November 2021 at 11:12
Hey guys, do you ship to Israel? Would love a copy.
4th November 2021 at 23:31
Hey guys, is it possible for me to get this edition as I live in in Turkey? This website is a cornerstone and a guide for my story with cocktails—so why not I make a room for this book in my library.
3rd November 2021 at 11:09
Hi Fellows
Is there an option to send a book to Norway ??
More precisely to Hemsedal
Is there an option to send a book to Norway ??
More precisely to Hemsedal
31st October 2021 at 13:31
Hello, I would like to check is there a way where it could be delivered to Singapore? Would really love a copy! Thank you!
31st October 2021 at 02:34
Order is in! Thanks as always for y’all’s hard work putting this fine book together. Stay safe.
31st October 2021 at 10:30
Many thanks. Book sales have become our mainstay.
29th October 2021 at 19:26
Will be ordering one for Christmas! Together with some Heritage Rum for Damn It Jimmys!
29th October 2021 at 20:45
Fantastic. Heritage rum bottle and label is not a slick as I'd like it to be but the rum inside is truly delicious.
29th October 2021 at 17:19
This is the book which takes cocktail making at home to a whole new level! You learn so many new skills and definitely the Christmas present which keeps on giving. Thankyou Simon and good luck with the 16th edition xx
29th October 2021 at 20:43
Many thanks. Great to have such good feedback.
29th October 2021 at 14:58
Simon!
Tom from the Beagle and Tomr's Tonic here.
I hope you are well! Congrats on the latest Edition. I will be ordering one.
all the best.
Tom from the Beagle and Tomr's Tonic here.
I hope you are well! Congrats on the latest Edition. I will be ordering one.
all the best.
29th October 2021 at 15:15
Hi Tom. Been ages! I’m grand thanks and I hope you are too. Many thanks for your support.