Homemade pineapple-Sriracha syrup, giant spherical ice cubes, gin made from herbs picked by Armenian nuns and distilled with holy water . all for the low low price of $16 (in Brooklyn dollars). The artisanal cocktail movement is, let's face it, not for everyone. What about drinks for the rest of us? The boozers who just want a good, stiff cocktail we can make at home after a day at work? What if you don't own an ice-shaving kit or grow organic rosemary in your backyard? What if you are using recycled jam jars to mix your Vodka Tonic instead of the "mason jar shaker" you can purchase at every hipster joint in Williamsburg? Rejoice, this book is for you.