"Do not judge a cocktail by the first sip." That was one of the key lessons Doug Berdie learned during his years of research in pursuit of Damn Near Perfect(TM) cocktails. A seasoned marketing researcher, Doug spent his career-and retirement-traveling the world, savoring the flavors of diverse cultures through their food and drinks. Inspired to recreate those exceptional tastes at home, he used the scientific method-testing, refining, and testing again-to pinpoint the ideal brands, supporting ingredients, and techniques that consistently produce perfectly balanced cocktails. Now Doug is sharing what he learned so you, too, can create Damn Near Perfect(TM) cocktails.