by Julie Reiner

Recipes are organized around seasonality and occasion, with different events and themes appropriate to the specific time of the year. Each section will include a mixture of holiday-inspired drinks, classic cocktails, and innovative new drinks, all along with fun cocktail lore.

by Amy Stewart

Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs -- but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history.

by Steve Reddicliffe
 

The cocktail hour is once again one of America's most popular pastimes and one of our favorite ways to entertain.  Reddicliffe, the "Quiet Drink" columnist for The New York Times, brings his signature voice and expertise to this collection of delicious recipes from bartenders from everywhere, especially New York City.

by C. Jarrett Dieterle

Over sixty delicious cocktail recipes paired with the most laughable, head-scratchable laws, this is a both a fabulous cocktail book and a riotous look into the political underworld of the booze industry.

by Barbara Scott-Goodman

Entertain at home with ease, whipping up a delectable spread of pre-dinner treats, or simply transform a weeknight into a happy hour that rivals that of any bar. Bringing the festivities home with drinks and snacks just got easier -- even the amateur mixologist will be shaking and stirring in no time.

by Micah LeMon

LeMon had one slight problem when he started bartending nearly twenty years ago: he had no idea what he was doing. Mixology, he came to understand, is based on principles that are indispensable but not widely known. Here, he shares the knowledge he has gained, so that even beginning bartenders can execute classic cocktails -- and riff on those classics to create originals of their own.

Let's Bring Back :  the Cocktail Edition -- a Compendium of Impish, Romantic, Amusing, and Occasionally Appalling Potations from Bygone Eras
by Lesley M. M. Blume

Sidle up to the bar of a bygone era and enjoy a wide range of classic and forgotten cocktails.  Throughout this illustrated compendium of the most romantic, amusing, delicious, and occasionally appalling drinks in barroom history, Blume winkingly imparts classic cocktail wisdom from glasses and garnishes to stylish sipping and the lost language of saloons, alongside dozens of recipes that are due for a comeback.

by Miska Rantanen

Danes have hygge. Swedes have lagom. But the Finnish secret to contentment is faster and easier -- "kalsarikanni" or pantsdrunk --drinking at home, alone, in your underwear.  (an irreverent parody)

by Valerie Mellema

Written for the professional bartender. This book is fun and easy to read, the recipes are in alphabetical order with suggested glassware, ingredients, and garnishes. You will learn tips and tricks, bar terminology, measurements, how to set up a bar, glassware, responsible serving issues, garnishes, bar games and tricks, famous toasts, and much more, including a special section on non-alcoholic drinks.

by Michael Dietsch

Mixologists across the country are reaching back through the centuries to reclaim vinegar's more palatable past ...embracing it as "the other acid", an alternative to the same-old-same-old lemons and limes.  The history of shrubs is as fascinating as the drinks are refreshing. These sharp and tangy infusions are simple to make and use.

by Monte Beauchamp

Throughout history, there has been no greater catalyst for creativity among writers, so they claim, than a good, stiff drink. In this graphic volume, the authors take us on an unforgettable literary bar crawl, packed with historical factoids, anecdotes, booze trivia, and fascinating detours into the lives of our favorite writers, along with literary-themed cocktail recipes such as Ernest Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon and Philip Larkin's Gin and Tonic set to verse.

by Amanda Eyre Ward

For anyone curious about lowering their alcohol consumption or quitting drinking altogether, or anyone established in sobriety who wants inspiration, this shimmering and sumptuous book will show you how to keep indulging in life even if you stop indulging in alcohol.

by Katherine Cobbs

Finally tequila is having its taco moment. While a crunchy, savory beef taco washed down with a frozen margarita is always acceptable, today the inspired options for what can be stuffed in an edible wrapper or blended with agave spirits are infinite.

by Tim Federle

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.

 

Wild Drinks and Cocktails : Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels, Tonics, and Infusions to Mix at Home
by Emily Han
 

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.