Sip and Sensibility
An Inspired Literary Cocktail Collection
by Tim Rayborn
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Pub Date Jul 30 2024 | Archive Date Aug 13 2024
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Description
Raise a glass to iconic character and toast to their timeless tales in this charming cocktail book that masterfully blends classic literature with exquisite drinks.
"Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large, thins lice of lemon peel. Got it?" James Bond knows what he’s about when it comes to cocktails. Now you can too with this collection that brings cocktails from the page to the glass. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or simply love a good drink, this book is sure to delight. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the essence of its literary inspiration, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and stoke the fires of your imagination.
Inside you'll find:
- Daisy's mint julep in the Great Gatsby
- The famous James Bond vesper martini from Casino Royale
- Ebenezer Scrooge's smoking bishop in A Christmas Carol
- Holden Caulfield's scotch & soda in The Catcher in the Rye
- Love in the Ruins gin fizz
- The Jack Rose from The Sun Also Rises
- Terry Lennox's and Marlowe’s Gimlet in The Long Goodbye
- The negroni from A Farewell to Arms
This book provides expert guidance on crafting the perfect drink, along with tips on selecting the right glassware, garnishes, and techniques to elevate your creations. Dust off your bookshelf, polish your cocktail shaker, and savor every page while you quench your thirst for literary libations.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781400343997 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Kat M, Reviewer
This fabulous literary cocktail recipe collection would make a perfect gift for a bookish friend who enjoys a drink… or three! The illustrations are wonderful, making the concoctions look super appealing and often featuring key characters or scenic skylines. The recipes themselves are intriguing but mostly relatively simple, containing standard drinks cabinet fare, which is great as I’m not the biggest fan of having to go out to buy an abundance of ingredients I’d only use once.
The structure of the collection is clever, built around the drinks mentioned in writing across the ages, from ‘A Christmas Carol’ to ‘Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas’. I enjoy the quotes included after each recipe and the author’s unique perspective. The last section sets forth the mantra of “write drunk, edit sober” and reveals the favourite tipples of some excellent authors, including of course Candice Bushnell’s Cosmpolitan. I’m most excited to try to make the mouthwatering Mint Julep of ‘The Great Gatsby’ fame.
Bonus points for the useful metric conversion table included at the end, and the sophisticated vintage feel!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy for review consideration.
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