Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
I Photographed 130 Classic Cocktails. Here's What Happened!
My first book - BYOB - is finally available for pre-order!
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY ➡️
dashbook.com/book/byob-be-your-own-bartender
For months, I've been working on the biggest project of my career: photographing 130 classic and modern classic cocktails for my very first cocktail book. In this video, I'm shooting the final cocktail and sharing the story behind the project—from the idea that started it all to the creative challenges of designing a book that's both a practical bartender's reference and a beautiful coffee table book.
Whether you're a professional bartender, a home mixologist, or simply someone who appreciates great cocktail photography, I hope this gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a book like this.
🍸 BYOB – Be Your Own Bartender brings together 130 classic and modern classic cocktail recipes, all revisited, refined, and photographed from scratch. Every recipe reflects years of bartending experience, historical research, and countless tastings, while staying true to the spirit of the classics.
📖 Pre-orders are now open!
(Insert your preorder link here)
If you've ever enjoyed one of my videos, thank you for being part of this journey. This book simply wouldn't exist without your support.
Cheers!
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I Photographed 130 Classic Cocktails. Here's What Happened!
My first book - BYOB - is finally available for pre-order!
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY ➡️
dashbook.com/book/byob-be-your-own-bartender
For months, I've been working on the biggest project of my career: photographing 130 classic and modern classic cocktails for my very first cocktail book. In this video, I'm shooting the final cocktail and sharing the story behind the project—from the idea that started it all to the creative challenges of designing a book that's both a practical bartender's reference and a beautiful coffee table book.
Whether you're a professional bartender, a home mixologist, or simply someone who appreciates great cocktail photography, I hope this gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a book like this.
🍸 BYOB – Be Your Own Bartender brings together 130 classic and modern classic cocktail recipes, all revisited, refined, and photographed from scratch. Every recipe reflects years of bartending experience, historical research, and countless tastings, while staying true to the spirit of the classics.
📖 Pre-orders are now open!
(Insert your preorder link here)
If you've ever enjoyed one of my videos, thank you for being part of this journey. This book simply wouldn't exist without your support.
Cheers!
SHOP YOU KLARIS ICE MAKER HERE ➡️
craftklaris.com/discount/TOTR10?redirect=/products/klaris-clear-ice-maker
DON'T FORGET THE PROMO CODE FOR YOUR 1O% DISCOUNT ➡️ TOTR10
FREE COCKTAIL BIBLE V.2 ➡️ https://totr.ck.page/3308168d16
TRY STEVE THE BARTENDER BITTERS ➡️ https://shop.stevethebartender.com.au/?ref=TOTR10
USE MY CODE TOTR10 FOR 10% OFF
JOIN OUR PATREON ➡️ patreon.com/totr?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
MY TOP COCKTAIL GEAR
Shaker geni.us/9rmIH
Mixing Glass geni.us/FF5HFJ
Strainer geni.us/BjWZ
Jigger geni.us/NcdVTO
Crushed Ice Kit geni.us/pv4m
Bitter Bottles geni.us/5OAx8
MY VIDEO / PHOTO GEAR
A Camera geni.us/PoZ9z96
B Camera geni.us/3CqyYBt
Main Light (America) geni.us/NgnD
Main Light (Europe) geni.us/HN1IbO
B Light geni.us/wX9q
Tripod geni.us/5oteL
Reflector and diffuser geni.us/miXF6
Speed Lights geni.us/iOJ1
Soft boxes
geni.us/y2Fbmk
geni.us/I777
My Smoke Top ➡️ middletonmixology.com/?ref=ebuynh0sfe
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
