It’s almost time to celebrate because March 24th is National Cocktail Day! Mix up some master cocktails and have a movie night in this week – you deserve it. We’re recommending a few titles to help inspire your cocktail creativity. Enjoy!
Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist
by Tim Federle
A fun gift for barflies and a terrific treat for book clubs, Tequila Mockingbird is the ultimate cocktail book for the literary obsessed. Featuring 65 delicious drink recipes — paired with wry commentary on history’s most beloved novels – the book also includes bar bites, drinking games, and whimsical illustrations throughout. Includes recipes like The Pitcher of Dorian Grey Goose, Romeo and Julep, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margarita., and more!
Gone with the Gin: Cocktails with a Hollywood Twist
by Tim Federle
Here’s drinking with you, kid We know your type. You love the smell of napalm in the morning, you see dead people, and you’re the king (or queen!) of the world. You’ve basically logged more hours at the local megaplex than the projectionist–and you deserve a drink! A perfect gift for film buffs and a terrific twist on movie nights, Gone with the Gin is the ultimate cocktail book for die-hard silver screen aficionados who prefer to be shaken, not stirred.
The Art of Mixology: Classic Cocktails and Curious Concoctions
by Kim Davies
Cocktails have an unwavering, timelss style, so become a purveyor of fine drinking with this collection of CLASSIC and CONTEMPORARY recipes. The Art of Mixology offers a stunning anthology of cocktail recipes to make at home. You’ll find an informative introduction packed with all the essential knowledge any experienced or novice mixologist could ever need and over 200 recipes to suit every occasion.
Proof: The Science of Booze
by Adam Rogers
Humans have been perfecting the science of alcohol production for ten thousand years, but modern scientists are only just beginning to distill the complex reactions behind the perfect buzz. In a spirited tour across continents and cultures, Adam Rogers puts our alcoholic history under the microscope, from our ancestors’ accidental discovery of fermented drinks to the cutting-edge laboratory research that proves why–or even if–people actually like the stuff.
Tequila Made Me Do It: 60 Tantalizing Tequila and Mezcal Cocktails
by Cecilia Rios Murrieta
From tequila and mezcal aficionado Cecilia Rios Murrieta comes this brightly illustrated guide to making and enjoying a broad range of agave-based cocktails. In Tequila Made Me Do It , Rios Murrieta introduces readers to the history and versatility of spicy tequila and smoky mezcal. From the classic margarita and its hibiscus, Cadillac, and tamarind brethren to several less common elixirs, readers can choose among 60 delectable cocktail recipes that are fun to create, and even more fun to drink.
Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You’re Not Drinking for Whatever Reason
by Julia Bainbridge
Writer Julia Bainbridge spent a summer driving across the U.S. going to bars, restaurants, and everything in between in pursuit of the question- Can you make an outstanding nonalcoholic drink? With an extensive pantry section, tips for sourcing ingredients, and recipes curated from stellar bartenders around the country, Good Drinks shows that decadent brunch cocktails, afternoon refreshers, and evening digestifs can be enjoyed by anyone, whether they are drinking alcohol or not.
