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Title: Derrick A. Brooks Releases From Clueless to Cocktails, a Practical Guide to Confidence, Cocktails, and the Bartending Hustle

Newport News, Virginia, United States, 27th Jan 2026 - A Beginner’s Guide to Bartending is a no-nonsense, highly relatable book designed to help beginners understand alcohol, gain confidence at the bar, and learn how bartending can become a profitable side hustle or lifestyle skill.Blending real-life bartending experience with clear explanations and humor, From Clueless to Cocktailsbreaks down the confusing world of liquor, cocktails, and bar culture in plain language. The book removes intimidation from ordering drinks, mixing cocktails, and stepping behind the bar, making it accessible for aspiring bartenders, side hustlers, and home entertainers alike.Rather than focusing on flashy recipes or industry jargon, Brooks emphasizes understanding what’s actually in the glass—why spirits taste different, how drinks are built, and how confidence comes from knowledge, not guessing. Readers learn how to order with ease, make drinks at home with purpose, and develop skills that can translate into real income opportunities behind the bar.Across its chapters, the book explores the foundations of alcohol, including vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, brandy, beer, wine, and mixology basics, while also covering bar etiquette, responsible service, customer interaction, and the mindset required to succeed in bartending and hospitality.“Most people drink alcohol for years without ever really understanding it,” said Derrick A. Brooks. “This book is for anyone who’s ever stood at a bar pretending they knew what they were ordering. I wanted to make alcohol make sense—without the ego, the fluff, or the fake expertise.”Perfect for Readers Who:Want to learn bartending as a side hustle or income stream Are new or aspiring bartenders looking to build real confidenceEnjoy hosting and want to mak...

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