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Forbidden Cocktails: Libations Inspired by the World of Pre-Code Hollywood (Turner Classic Movies)
A stunning package for classic film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike, all the “forbidden” fun of Pre-Code Hollywood and the Prohibition and speakeasy era meet in this stylish cocktail book.
What might Jean Harlow have sipped for Dinner at Eight? What did Barbara Stanwyck take to steal herself in Baby Face? If you’re a classic film fan who’s ever pondered these questions, or are a bartender or at-home entertainer who adores Prohibition-era cocktails, this guide to mixed drinks inspired by Pre-Code Hollywood is essential reading. The stars and stories of the “forbidden” time in moviemaking before strict censorship was enforced and the movies reflected a raucous freedom that would be unseen again for decades take the spotlight in Forbidden Cocktails. With 50 film-and-drink pairings and packaged handsomely with more than 100 full-color and black-and-white photos throughout, this is a practical and stunning homage to a singularly exuberant and evocative era.
Movie-and-cocktail pairings include: The Divorcee / Balanced Account; Hell’s Angels / Platinum Blonde; Dracula / Count Draiquiri; Strangers May Kiss / Stranger’s Kiss; The Public Enemy / Tom Powers; Night Nurse / My Pal Rye; Shanghai Express / Shanghai Lily; Scarface / First Ward; One Way Passage / Passage to Paradise; Trouble in Paradise / Lubitsch Touch; Call Her Savage / Greenwich Village; Sign of the Cross / Naked Moon; Gold Diggers of 1933 / Pettin’ in the Park; Flying Down to Rio / Hotel Hibiscus; It Happened One Night / It Happened One Morning; The Thin Man / Asta
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Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West
Based on trail life after the Civil War, the cow towns at the time, and on the drinks enjoyed there, Cowboy Cocktails gives you a true taste of the cowboy lifestyle. With charming sidebars throughout, learn some surprising history about cowboys and their experiences in the Wild West.
With whiskey-, tequila-, and gin-based cocktail recipes complemented by some serious cowboy lore, this cocktail book full of captivatingly photographedbook will transport you to the rough and wild times of the American Old West.
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A Booze & Vinyl Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with this merry collection of beloved Christmas albums paired with mood-setting cocktails—a companion to the bestselling listening party guide, Booze & Vinyl.
Whether you're planning your finest Ugly Christmas Sweater Party or spending a quiet evening by the stocking-lined fireside at home, make the season bright with this guide to 40 favorite holiday albums from the 1940s to the present. Each entry features liner notes on the album and accompanying boozy beverage recipes that complement the music or connect the drink to the artist. Select holiday food recipes throughout complete the experience.
Among the artist albums featured are: Johnny Mathis, the Beach Boys, Elvis, the Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani, Sia, Dolly Parton, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi, Barbara Streisand, Willie Nelson, Boyz II Men, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and John Legend.
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The Unofficial Big Lebowski Cocktail Book: Over 50 Mixed Drink Recipes Inspired by the Cult Classic
Raise a toast to the 25th anniversary of The Big Lebowski with this highly giftable book featuring 50 cocktails, brews, and other spirits inspired by the beloved movie’s characters and scenes.
The Big Lebowski—the hilariously quirky comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, White Russians, and a guy named…the Dude—is a cult classic. Now, with The Unofficial Big Lebowski Cocktail Book, you can relive the movie one drink at a time!
In addition to 50 signature drinks, this beautifully designed cocktail book includes food and song pairings that align with the quips and quotes of the major characters that have become life lessons and spouted advice within popular culture. Fully illustrated, this ode to The Big Lebowski is sure to have you reliving the movie and offering up these words of wisdom to your friends.
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Bar Menu: 100+ Drinking Food Recipes for Cocktail Hours at Home
Craft unforgettable happy hours at home with this globally inspired collection of 100+ crave-worthy bar bites and cocktail pairings from the bestselling author of Booze & Vinyl and The New Cocktail Hour.
Bring the world’s best drinking food home and into your kitchen with this stylish recipe book featuring more than 100 drool-worthy, easy-to-prepare dishes. Award-winning food-and-drink writer André Darlington serves up creative bites and reimagined classics from around the globe—everything from quick nosh to wowing party-pleasers—to make Bar Menu the ultimate guide to boozy eating and entertaining at home. Whether you are a cocktailer looking for food pairings, or an armchair traveler eager to recreate iconic bar bites from the comfort of your own kitchen, this is your bible for hosting memorable cocktail hours. Companion drink ideas for every dish, 30+ cocktail recipes, quick history lessons, plus tricks and tips on everything from curating menus to batching drinks for a crowd of family and friends make this a cocktail hour cookbook unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Recipes include Persian Saffron Pistachios, Piri Piri Shrimp Cocktail, Cacio e Pepe Frittata, Gin-Cured Gravlax, Cocktail Ramen Eggs, Italian Riviera Meatballs, Sticky Flanken Ribs, Jalapeño-Corn Sablés, Mezcal Pudding, African Ginger Cakes, and many more.
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Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2: 70 More Albums + 140 New Recipes
A follow-up to the bestselling listening party guide, Booze & Vinyl, this is an all-new collection of groundbreaking music paired with mood-setting cocktails.
Get set to party with 70 great records—organized by theme, from Rockin’ to Beats, Mellow to Jazzy & Bluesy—spanning the 1950s to today. Each entry features liner notes on the album and two accompanying boozy beverage recipes that complement the music.
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John Wayne: The Official Cocktail Book
Craft classic drinks with the first official cocktail book inspired by the life and legacy of John Wayne.
Based on the iconic and beloved actor John Wayne, this collection of satisfying drinks takes cocktail enthusiasts on a trip through some of John Wayne’s most memorable characters, films and extraordinary life. This unique book includes seventy recipes for delicious, handcrafted cocktails and a selection of tasteful bar bites to pair with the beverages.
With drinks inspired by characters such as Rooster Cogburn, Big Jake McCandles, and Davy Crockett, John Wayne: The Official Cocktail Book includes step-by-step instructions, tips on how to craft the perfect cocktail, and beautiful full-color photography. This book is an essential addition to every fan’s bar cart or bookshelf.
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Booze Cruise: A Tour of the World’s Essential Mixed Drinks
“Perfect reading companion while drinking and dreaming of world travels.” — Indra Kantono, founder Jigger &Pony
Take the cocktail trip of a lifetime aboard the Booze Cruise.
World traveler and drinks writer André Darlington will be your tour guide through more than forty of the globe’s top cocktail destinations. Each city stop is packed with insider intel on the current scene, local history, easy food-and-drink recipes, and tasting notes that will add thrilling new flavors and international flair to your everyday entertaining. The sloshy voyage includes: Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Madrid, Stockholm, Cape Town, Tangier, Delhi, Singapore, Beirut, Tokyo, Bogotá, Havana, New Orleans, São Paulo, Toronto, Sydney, and many more!
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Gotham City Cocktails: Official Handcrafted Food & Drinks From the World of Batman
“The cookbook we didn’t know we needed.” — Dayna Eileen, Backlot
The first official book of its kind, DC Comics: The Official Gotham City Cocktail Book is the ultimate guide to crafting classic drinks inspired by the residents of Gotham City.
Based on the colorful heroes, villains, and locations of Gotham City, this compendium of delectably enticing cocktails takes readers on a trip through the home of the Dark Knight. Featuring a collection of sophisticated libations, this unique book contains both alcoholic and nonalcoholic recipes, as well as a curated selection of tasteful bar bites to pair with the beverages.
With drinks inspired by everyone from Batman himself to Poison Ivy, Commissioner Gordon, and the Joker, DC Comics: Batman: The Official Gotham City Cocktail Book includes step-by-step instructions and tips on how to craft the perfect cocktail, as well as beautiful full-color photography. A refined and elegant volume, this book is an essential addition to every fan’s bar cart or bookshelf.
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Booze and Vinyl
"This is the Best Damn Drink/Music Book on the Planet” - Paste Magazine
Get ready to rediscover your favorite band on vinyl, accompanied by a SIDE A and SIDE B cocktail. Booze and Vinyl explores the intersection of timeless music and mixed drinks with a spotlight on 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s. With theme suggestions and snack ideas, this is the ultimate listening party guide.
The New Cocktail Hour
"Everything you need to know about throwing a successful cocktail party is in this new book" - Los Angeles Times
This is the cocktail bible we could not find - an approachable guide to craft cocktails that emphasizes freshness, offers tasting notes and food pairing tips, and makes brand recommendations so that drinks taste balanced every time. Recipes are organized by era so that both novices and experts can enjoy preparing drinks in context.
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TCM’s Movie Night Menus
Movie Night Menus spotlights 30 films from the 1930s through the ’80s and pairs them with classic drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, stars and settings. Filled with entertaining tips and stories about each film, this book offers a culinary tour of movie history, including menus inspired by The Thin Man, The Philadelphia Story, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, American Graffiti, Moonstruck, and many more.
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The Prettiest Star
"Breathtaking" - Kirkus Reviews
Finalist, Indie Book of the Year
The Prettiest Star is a sequence of lyrical poems that tell the story of love, loss and longing. By turns humorous and heartrending, abstract and intimate, these passionate poems are a pleasure to read for their songlike language as well as for their astonishing imagery. In his second book of poetry, Darlington juxtaposes emotional heft with a gorgeous simplicity. Propulsive, musical, fresh and profound.
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Eric Hoffer Award Finalist 2019
IndieNext Recommended 2018
Written while riding between the Chinatowns of Philadelphia and New York, this gritty chapbook concerns mortality, vulnerability, and loss. It is a seductive meditation on travel and writing that takes a commute as the launch point for grappling with the greater human experience.