We can’t help but love cocktail cookbooks here at Cookbook Divas. Beverages can make or break holidays, parties, or a night in – especially cocktails. Many of our parties are surrounded by cocktails, beer, or wine! If you want to have some amazing drinks at your next gathering, check out these brand new cookbooks to get started.
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As we prepare for sunnier days, that means reaching for thirst-quenching drinks. These 8 new cocktail cookbooks will be a necessity for your bookshelf all year round.
Who doesn’t like to celebrate with a little bubbly? Sparkling Wine Anytime: The Best Bottles to Pop for Every Occasion is more than just a cookbook. We do a deep dive on the history of sparkling wine, how it is processed, and divided into regions. The most important part of this book are the pairings for sparkling wine. Imagine having this in your arsenal for every New Years party? You’ll definitely end on a high note!
The book is illustrated with vibrant designs and is a fun look through. This would make a great gift!
I’ll be honest, I’ve never indulged in a Negroni cocktail before. After taking a peek at Negroni: More than 30 Classic and Modern Recipes for Italy’s Iconic Cocktail cookbook, I definitely want to!
This cookbook opens up so many opportunities by providing 30 different Negroni drinks for all year around. By utilizing different dry, sweet, and aged vermouths and gin, we get a totally different flavor. Not only that, but gin alternatives also exist! Imagine a Negroni made with mezcal!
Food history is so important, especially when learning all the technicalities behind all the foods we eat. Cider is one of those items and has an intriguing past. This book does not shy away from some of the controversial economic and agricultural practices that helped apples gain popularity in the United States. Truly, there is a rich history in this book.
American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage knows that cider is an up and coming star in the beverage world. It’s growing faster in popularity than beer and wine! `
Master Mixologist Nick Mautone has provided an awesome cocktail book for summertime parties. The The Artisanal Kitchen: Summer Cocktails: Refreshing Margaritas, Mimosas, and Daiquiris―and the World’s Best Gin and Tonic cookbook provides us with all the classics and some new favorites that are themed for all your summer activities. This is a fun cookbook that we have all been waiting for.
Nick Mauton is a food and beverage guru with decades of experience. He’s divided up the book into types of liquor, such as gin, vodka, tequila, wine, and even a chapter on non-alcoholic drinks. This cookbook will make summertime a breeze.
Having the perfect bites along with your drinks is very important. I hate eating large meals and drinking cocktails – it feels hyper indulgent There’s a balance to a perfect night of drinking – snack/small bite, cocktail, water in that rotation is the perfect trinity. If you want bar bite recipes take a look at Brooklyn Bar Bites: Great Dishes and Cocktails from New York’s Food Mecca cookbook.
Featured are over 110 recipes for cocktails, delectable snacks, sandwiches, and small plates. The pictures are bold and show off all kinds of goodies. These are the best of the best recipes, coming from the world epicenter of food, Brooklyn.
I am learning to love wine! Pairing cooking and drinking together is only natural! Now I can learn what pairings go with what wine using Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly with Wine cookbook. This is actually a follow up from bestselling Wine Bites cookbook.
These recipes are unique and seem quite tasty. They cover a large range of flavors, which is perfect when trying to find the best pair. Most of these dishes are fairly small and quick to put together. That means hosting will be effortless! This would make a fantastic gift for a hostess and wine lover in your life.
I think that The Infused Cocktail Handbook: The Essential Guide to Homemade Blends and Infusions book is fascinating. I have a friend who infuses his own whiskey when he’s feeling creative. He’s created all kinds of unique cocktails all from items in his pantry. This cookbook helps guide us to find ingredients that go with with other liquors.
These recipes are all illustrated and help us learn about each flavor and what enhance each cocktail. This includes teas, lemon grass, nuts, and even candy to enhance your liquors. Not just liquors, but also learning how to make your own syrups and shrubs. This will reduce how much you spend at the store, since you can make all of it yourself. You will be a professional mixologist in no time!
There are so many awesome reasons to get this Cocktails, Mocktails, and Garnishes from the Garden: Recipes for Beautiful Beverages with a Botanical Twist cookbook. We learn how to compose many of our favorite cocktail classics that have been popular for over a century!
Not only do we go over the basics, but we learn what flavors go with what cocktails and why. We will be able to make the cocktails that are featured in the book, and also branch on our own. There are details about which plants to use and how to grow these garnishes in our own yards. These cocktails are unique and beautiful – you wouldn’t want to miss this cookbook.
I’d love to get them all!
~Kaiti
