Specialists in molecular mixology, The Alchemist pros have revealed their secrets in a new book. Sam Wylie-Harris dons her goggles for a quick peek. Aspire to making memorable drinks at home, using extraordinary techniques? The Alchemist Cocktail Book: Master The dark Arts Of Mixology is all about creating magic in a glass. I heard a definition of an alchemist the other day, someone who changes things for the better, says Holly Tudor, co-author and cocktail development specialist for The Alchemist. I suppose it s turning things into gold, but for us it s more about the theatre. We see ourselves as more than just bartenders, it s like dinner with a show. We re trying to create an experience rather than just a cocktail.