The Best Cocktail Books of 2021
Need a holiday gift? These are 10 of the best cocktail books to give or receive.
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The Best Cocktail Books of 2020
Need a last-minute holiday gift? These are the 10 most noteworthy booze books of the year.
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The Best Cocktail Books According to Bartenders and Writers
A quarantine reading list curated by some of the best bartenders we know.
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The Best Cocktail Books of 2019
Whether you’re giving, receiving, or just reading, these are the best cocktail books of 2019.
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New Book, Minimalist Tiki, Makes Tiki Drinks Accessible to Everyone
If you love Tiki drinks but are intimidated to make them—or if you’re an accomplished barkeep looking for some new inspiration—Minimalist Tiki is here for you.
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“Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum” Explores ’90s Culture Through Cocktails
“Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum?” is a nostalgic homage to the ’90s, exploring the pop culture-heavy decade through cocktails.
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Jim Meehan on Cocktail Books, Punch, and Knowing Your History
Jim Meehan discusses his next book, why he’s betting on punch, and if the clock can ever be turned back on the cocktail renaissance.
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2018’s Best Cocktail Books to Give or Receive
Twelve gift-worthy books to give for the holidays, because drinking and reading go hand in hand.
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Giveaway: Win a Margarita Prize Pack and Get Tim Federle’s New Book
Check out Tim Federle’s new book, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margarita, and win a margarita prize pack.
In partnership with Hatchette Book Group.
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150 Bars to Visit Before You Die
This new book details the 150 bars you need to visit in your lifetime.
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Whisky Japan: The Essential Guide to the World’s Most Exotic Whisky
When it comes to American whiskey, Irish whiskey, or Scotch, scribes have had centuries to tell their tales. But Japanese whisky, which was all but unknown to Western drinkers before the 21st century, presents a yawning information gap in desperate…
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9 Tips to Building Better Cocktail Menus at Home
Here we are, in the throes of holiday party season, and it’s your turn to host. Obviously, you’ll stock the bar because that’s what goodhearted people do in such scenarios. You’ll provide some food, a thoughtful playlist. It’ll be great….
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Shake. Stir. Sip: More than 50 Effortless Cocktails Made in Equal Parts
On paper at least, the Last Word cocktail is a drink that has no business succeeding. But there’s something about the way the funky sweetness of maraschino plays off the tang of the lime, the herbal hit of the chartreuse…
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Book Review: To Have and Have Another
We first became acquainted with “To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion” at Tales of the Cocktail. The book was nominated for a Spirited Award, and the author, Philip Greene, was a regular presence at seminars and events…
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Book Review: Handcrafted Cocktails by Molly Wellmann
“Handcrafted Cocktails: The Mixologist’s Guide to Classic Drinks for Morning Noon & Night” is the new, lengthy-titled tome from Molly Wellmann, a Cincinnati-based bartender, bar owner and general cocktail aficionado. Like every cocktail book ever, it begins with an introduction…
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Book Review: The New Old Bar
We get a lot of books sent our way. Biographies of distillation pioneers. Tomes dissecting a particular spirit. And of course, recipe books. Some are solid (“Punch”). Many are not (“Martinis for Moms”). So when “The New Old Bar: Classic…
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Book Review: Vodka Distilled
Vodka Distilled is a relatively new book from bartender, drinks consultant and self-titled “Modern Mixologist” Tony Abou-Ganim. Vodka holds an interesting place in the market. It remains the most consumed spirit — both stateside and abroad — while being generally…
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Book Review: Tequila Mockingbird
Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist is a new book by Tim Federle. And as you might have discerned from the name, Tim’s got quite a predilection for puns. This book’s geared toward literary enthusiasts, and features 65 drink…
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