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Dragtails

Fierce Cocktails Inspired by Drag Royalty
By Greg Bailey and Alice Wood
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In Dragtails by Greg Bailey and Alice Wood, the authors blend their love for cooking with fantastical narratives, whisking readers into a kitchen where culinary creativity meets storytelling magic. This imaginative book dares to explore the colourful world of cocktails inspired by dragons, each recipe offering a unique tale of adventure and flavour that invites readers to embark on a whimsical gastronomic journey.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by innovative culinary adventures and love exploring unique recipes that bring a touch of fantasy and creativity to your kitchen. Co-authored by Greg Bailey and Alice Wood, it's perfect for those who enjoy blending storytelling with gastronomy to create delightful experiences during mealtime.

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Dragtails

Just as raucous, ravishing and brimming with camp as the drag stars who inspired them, these 50 cocktails are destined for the spotlight.

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Just when you thought your favourite cocktail couldn't be more camp! Dragtails presents 50 delicious cocktail recipes inspired by drag superstars, past and present.

With a foreword by drag legend and Drag Race superstar Raja Gemini, Dragtails will add a spring to your step, a bounce to your weave, and a shimmer to your lip gloss.

Each Dragtail is brought to life with an inventive illustration that echoes the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the particular queen that inspired it. Along with ingredients and methods, an ode to the artist explains the inspiration for the drink.

You'll die for a:

  • Baltimore Mud Pie - a thick, velvety, naughty creation dripping with chocolate sauce inspired by the filthiest woman ever, Divine.
  • Sponge Queen - a yellow and green layered cocktail inspired by one of Monet X Change's most memorable looks, the sponge dress.
  • PB and Slay - a candy-sweet concoction inspired by the Willy Wonka for a whole generation of drag queens, RuPaul.
  • Drunk in Love - a divalicious drink inspired by Cara Melle that is sweet, salty, and sticky if you're nasty!
  • Absolutely Alien - a fabulous twist on a classic Gin and Lemonade that is as blue and pink as Juno Birch.

Plus many more cocktails inspired by legendary queens such as: Danny La Rue, Delta Work, Hungry, Joe Black, Lawrence Chaney, Manila Luzon, Meatball, Peppermint, Shea Coulee, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja Gemini, The Vivienne, Adam All, Bianca del Rio, Biqtch Puddin', Blue Hydrangea, The Boulet Brothers, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Coco Peru, Victoria Scone, Detox, Cherry Valentine, Laganja Estranja, Tayce, Katya, Lily Savage, BenDeLaCreme, Courtney Act, Landon Cider, Ginny Lemon, Pangina Heals, Priyanka, Adore Delano, Cheddar Gorgeous, Chi Chi Devayne, Choriza May, Creme Fatale, Envy Peru, Lady Red Couture, Hot Chocolate, Liquorice Black, Miss Toto, Nicky Doll, Bimini Bon Boulash, Alexis Saint-Pete.

Fierce, fabulous, and packed with original cocktail recipes, Dragtails is the perfect book to get your Drag Race viewing party off with a (bing)-BANG-(bong).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711284494

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: White Lion Publishing

Illustration: 50 color photos

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Raja Gemini
  • Illustrated by Ruth Moosbrugger

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 128

Collections

Alice Wood Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Greg Bailey LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Raja Gemini won season three of RuPaul's Drag Race and runner-up in the 2022 All Winners All Stars competition. A connoisseur of all things divine, Raja has released her own Sauvignon Blanc 'Wine and Complain'.

Greg Bailey is a drag photographer, creative consultant, and writer based in Brighton. He is co-host of the Alright Darling podcast and author of the book and zine Alright Darling? a glorious examination of the contemporary drag scene.
Alice Wood is a recipe developer and food & drink stylist based in London. Alice has developed an otherworldly ability to mix a cocktail in the spirit of a drag queen.
Ruth Moosbrugger is an illustrator who has worked for Vogue, GQ and Glamour magazines. Ruth uses collage to create illustrations that mix a host of different influences, from leaves to lipstick, money to microphones. 



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