Derrick A. Brooks Releases From Clueless to Cocktails, a Practical Guide to Confidence, Cocktails, and the Bartending Hustle
A straightforward, entertaining breakdown of alcohol culture, bar confidence, and how everyday people can turn drink knowledge into skill and income
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 confidence
- Enjoy hosting and want to make better drinks at home or parties
- Want to understand alcohol instead of guessing at the bar
- Appreciate education delivered with personality and humor
About From Clueless to Cocktails
From Clueless to Cocktails is a beginner-friendly guide that teaches readers how to understand alcohol, build cocktails, and navigate bar culture with confidence. The book focuses on clarity over complexity, helping readers move from uncertainty to competence, whether they’re behind the bar, hosting friends, or ordering a drink on a night out.
Availability
From Clueless to Cocktails: A Beginner’s Guide to Bartending is available online as an ebook. paperback, and an AI Bartender assistant.
Website: https://cluelesstococktails.com
About the Author
Derrick A. Brooks is a professional bartender, author, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience around the bar and five years as a fully trained bartender. He has worked in restaurants, clubs, private events, and hospitality environments where confidence, timing, and people skills matter as much as the pour itself.
Known for his relatable teaching style and real-world perspective, Brooks focuses on helping beginners learn without intimidation, while showing how bartending knowledge can translate into income, confidence, and opportunity.
Company Details
Organization: Derrick A. Brooks
Contact Person: Derrick A. Brooks
Website: https://cluelesstococktails.com/
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Address: Newport News, Virginia
City: Newport News
State: Virginia
Country: United States
Release Id: 27012640634