Tequila Mockingbird (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition): Cocktails with a Literary Twist
For more than a decade, Tequila Mockingbird--the world's bestselling literary cocktail recipe book--has endured as a favorite among readers, bartenders, and book lovers alike, celebrated for its clever commentary on some of history's most beloved books. This expanded edition builds on that legacy with a newly updated introduction, refined drink recipes, and more than 70 cocktails, mocktails, and bar snacks, including 15 new recipes and 7 original illustrations that are available exclusively in this revised edition.
Don't worry if you snoozed your way through Comp Lit. Think of this recipe guide as SparkNotes with a liquor license, trading out pop quizzes for popped corks. For all you mixologists and cosmo connoisseurs out there, we're serving up your favorite recipes with a smart new twist. You've gotta have something to talk about behind the bar--why not raise the level of banter by brushing up on your Brontë?
Let's get a little stupid and look a little smart. Even if you don't have a B.A. in English, tonight you're gonna drink like you do. Recipes include:
- Big Little Limes
- Are You There God? It's Me, Margarita
- The Other Cognac Girl
- Gin Eyre
- Call Me by Your Nectarine
- The Hand-Mule's Tale
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Community Reviews
I grabbed this one from the library as a fun read. It didn't disappoint. It's a excellently illustrated book with just enough tidbits of info about the major books the drinks are based on to keep you entertained. And if you are mixing up the cocktails as you go, hey, more power to you.
I'm not a cocktail girl, preferring my drinks straight as they come, but I had the makings of at least one of the drinks: Rye and Prejudice. Rye whiskey and grapefruit juice. The first sip was bracing but the rest was just excellent. I've made note of the rest of the drinks to try, leaving out exceptionally fruity concoctions, and we will see how it goes. This is a good reason for me to beef up the liquor cabinet with mixers!
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