Today’s Post is a more unique selection of literature all pertaining to the wondrous world of booze. From cocktail recipes to confections spiked with spirits, wine or beer, we are bringing all sorts of interesting reads your way! Diced up into three sections;
- Traditional and Unique Cocktail and Liquor Recipe Books
- Snacks, Confections, and unusual drinks books
- The fun and Funky Book Section – bring some fun to your next soiree!
The first selection of literature we are bringing to you are all about cocktails, recipes, and formulas surrounding booze!
Bitters – A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas:
Part recipe book, part project guide, part barman’s manifesto, Bitters is a celebration of good cocktails made well, and of the once-forgotten but blessedly rediscovered virtues of bitters.
Featuring more than seventy cocktail recipes that showcase bitters’ diversity and versatility: classics like the Manhattan (if you ever get one without bitters, send it back), old-guard favorites like the Martinez, contemporary drinks from Parsons’s own repertoire like the Shady Lane, plus one-of-a-kind libations from the country’s most pioneering bartenders.
Get your copy of Bitters A Spirited History right here!
Death and Co – Modern Classic Cocktails:
Destined to become a definitive reference on craft cocktails, Death & Co features more than 500 of the bar’s most innovative and sought-after cocktails. More than just a collection of recipes, Death & Co is also a complete cocktail education, with information on the theory and philosophy of drink making, a complete guide to buying and using spirits, and step-by-step instructions for mastering key bartending techniques.
Filled with beautiful photography; illustrative charts, and colorful essays about the characters who fill the bar each night; Death & Co—like its namesake bar—is bold, elegant, and setting the pace for mixologists around the world.
Purchase your copy of the iconic Death & Co book here!
Wild Drinks and Cocktails – Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels, Tonics, and Infusions To Mix At Home:
Tired of boring, artificial, too-sweet drinks? Go wild! It’s time to embrace drinks featuring local, fresh, or foraged ingredients. Using ingredients you can find in your own backyard, farm, or local market, you can create artisan drinks that will leave you feeling refreshed and even revitalized.
Today craft cocktailers, foragers, and fermenters alike are finding modern inspiration in the beverages of yesterday, creating everything from handcrafted syrups, bitters, infusions and more!
Take a look at the unique Wild Drinks and Cocktails book today!
The Curious Bartender Volume 1 – Artistry and Alchemy of Creating The Perfect Cocktail:
In The Curious Bartender, the mastermind behind three of London’s most avant-garde cocktail bars Tristan Stephenson explores and experiments with the art of preparing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken.
Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, Tristan explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colorful characters who inspired or created them and how they were intertwined within their historical context.
Purchase a copy of The Curious Bartender Volume 1, to impress all your guests at your next soiree!
The Second selection of literature we are bringing pertains to the edible side with unique confections, snacks, and drinks all containing booze!
Booze Cakes – Confections spiked with spirits, wine, and beer:
From Pink Champagne Cake or honey spice beer cake to something a little harder like the Rum-and-coke Whoopie pies. This book brings insanely tasty treats that will surely impress any guest!AQ
Present your tasty booze filled treat to truly spice up any party, or have a cooking soiree, and invite your friends over to all learn the wondrous art of booze cooking!
Pick up the wonderful Booze Cakes Book, a necessary addition for anyone’s cook book collection!
Wine Bites – Simple Morsels That Pair Perfectly With Wine:
Wine Bites is an inspiring cookbook for those who entertain casually and frequently. More than 60 recipes for simple, tasty snacks! Suggestions for an accessible wine to pair with each, while vivid color photographs demonstrate how easy these delectable dishes are to prepare.
Step-by-step instructions for putting together a first-class cheese plate, creating a generous antipasti platter, or transforming pantry staples into hors d’oeuvres make this an indispensable resource for great party-givings.
Purchase the wonderfully presented Wine Bites Book as a gift or addition to your own cookbook collection!
Sparkle and splash – Soda Fountain Favorites, Homemade Elixirs and Carbonated Cocktails:
A wonderful guide to making carbonated based drinks at home! From sodas and floats, to wonderfully unique cocktails, you will be able to find a carbonated treat for anyone and everyone!
Learn how to make an array of fun drinks with friends as a DIY soiree idea! Showcase your unique style and taste with a delicious selection of drinks for your next party!
Get a copy of Sparkle and Splash to open up an entirely new world of carbonated beverage delights!
Last but not least our final selection consists of fun and funky books for parties or simply hanging out at home with friends!
Color Me Drunk – A Drinking And Drawing Activity Book:
For those who are bored of beer pong and have already drunk-dialed all of their exes, this drink-and-draw activity book provides page upon page of novel ways to spend a happy hour (or three). From coloring images like the “passed out drunk friend” to funny cartoon characters, this book has tons of hilarious and fun images that will keep the interest of you and your guests for hours!
Our personal favorite page is the design your own beer bottle page! You get to design 3 completely custom beer bottles and labels! *For Kids 21 and over**
Purchase the hysterical Color Me Drunk Book here!
Edible Paradise – A Coloring Book of Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables:
Much more family friendly than our previously selected book but still just as much fun! Perfect for drinking and drawing sessions with friends or at home coloring fun with the family! With pages filled with detailed images that will surely impress any art enthusiast!
Beautiful page layouts with fruits, vegetables and animals from all seasons! This book definitely keeps the interest of any drawing and coloring fan!
Get your copy of the unique Edible Paradise Coloring Book here!
Distillery Cats – Profiles In Courage of The World’s Most Spirited Mousers:
The almost symbiotic co-existence of distilleries and cats is a classic example of man and nature working in mutually beneficial harmony: rodent control in return for food and a warm bed.
In this book the Author Brad Parsons explains the historical role of these mousers and their evolution from organic pest control to current brand ambassadors! With profiles and illustrations of over thirty adorable cats and fifteen signature cocktail recipes, you are sure to enjoy this read! Present it at a party and your guests will be completely enthralled in the unique stories and recipes!
Take a look at the Distillery Cats Book here!