We haven’t done a book haul in a while, so as we barrel into the festive season, we thought this would be the perfect time to see what has come out recently and what books are about to be released.
Providing recipes that are sourced from the history of black mixology, will provide riffs on the classics, that will transform your botanical ingredients or transport you to the Disco age.
So, make yourself a drink and settle in, as we look at some of the best October/November Cocktail book releases.
Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks
Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernized, or celebrated recipes by the James Beard Award–winning author Toni Tipton-Martin. Spotlighting the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture, the book includes recipes from traditional tipples, such as the Absinthe Frappe or the Clover Leaf Cocktail, to new favorites, like the Jerk-Spiced Bloody Mary and the Gin and Juice 3.0.Â
Due for release November 14th 2023
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Shake up your cocktail routine with this easy-to-follow guide that provides all the tools you need to master the classics and then create flavourful variations. Featuring over 200 recipes with numerous adaptations for different tastes and surprising flavour combinations, Every Cocktail Has a Twist includes a comprehensive collection that reconfigures 25 timeless tipples, from Bloody Marys, DaiquirÃs, and Manhattans to Margaritas, Negronis, and Old-Fashioneds. Remixing the classics has never been easier.
Due for release November 7th 2023
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Bring a little joie de vivre to your next gathering with this irresistible collection of cocktail recipes inspired by the hugely popular streaming series. Now, you’re probably wondering how good this can be, but actually, some of the drinks are not too bad. So why not sip your way through Netflix Paris as they provide 50+ recipes for drinks, from classic cocktails to contemporary non-alcoholic refreshers. Sure, you may need to ignore the names of some of the cocktails, but that aside, who doesn’t want to enjoy a taste of Emily’s glamorous life …
Released October 17th 2023
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For The Love Of Cocktails
In this playful collection of recipes, Chick celebrates the simple joy of sharing flavours in approachable ways, offering unpretentious guidance on everything from home bar tools and pantry essentials to spirit categories and easy-peasy fancy garnishes. Â Additionally, Chick offers some seriously refreshing summer drinks and warming cocktail-hour staples, low-alcohol, zero-proof, and cannabis-inclusive options, not to mention large-format servings for get-togethers and versatile syrups, tinctures, and infusions.Â
Released October 31st 2023
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Signature Cocktails
Amanda Schuster curates a collection of the most celebrated cocktails – from well-known classics such as the Bellini to the up-to-the-minute Twin Cities from New York’s ultra-hip Dead Rabbit bar. Each unique drink in this collection is accompanied by the name of the creator, place and date of invention, alongside its unique story and an easy-to-follow recipe. Covering almost 600 years of cocktail history, this elegant and uniquely focused collection will appeal to many readers – from cocktails lovers to bartenders and industry professionals.
Released October 4th 2023
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Organized by season, Slow Drinks is your guide to making drinks that tell a story of time and place. It’s a reminder to attune your eyes to the bounty of the fields, gardens, and neighbourhoods around you, to transform botanical ingredients—whether gleaned, grown in the garden, or purchased from the store—into singular beverages and cocktails. With transporting photography and gorgeous colour illustrations, Slow Drinks is the definitive guide to backyard mixology.
Released October 3rd 2023.
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Where once we laughed at disco drinks, now we embrace them … So immerse yourself with ’70s vibes by making and enjoying 60 disco-inspired cocktails, slushies, and martinis that will put you in a groovy mood. Featuring recipes that can be created at any time in any kitchen, transform your home into the new hot destination. With step-by-step instructions for each drink and tutorials that would suit both beginners and expert mixologists, Disco Drinks is your key to a slammin’ 1970s-themed cocktail party.
Released 24th October 2023
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