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The Cocktail Cabinet: Vodka

The essential drinks every vodka lover should know
By Kara Newman
Series: The Cocktail Cabinet
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Whether you're in the mood for a classic martini or Moscow mule, aperitifs lay the foundation for countless timeless cocktails. Without them, we wouldn't be sipping on classics like the bloody Mary or cosmopolitan. The Cocktail Cabinet: Vodka brings together 50 essential recipes to suit any... Read More
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Whether you're in the mood for a classic martini or Moscow mule, aperitifs lay the foundation for countless timeless cocktails. Without them, we wouldn't be sipping on classics like the bloody Mary or cosmopolitan.

The Cocktail Cabinet: Vodka brings together 50 essential recipes to suit any occasion, from the herbal complexity of a Vesper to the kick of an espresso Martini.

With mid-century-inspired illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, this deck is the ideal pick for budding mixologists and bartending experts.

Series: The Cocktail Cabinet

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  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin
    Whether you prefer a simple gin and tonic, a bubbly French 75, or more modern creations like the bramble, gin is the foundation of some truly great cocktails. Without it, we wouldn’t have the martini, the Tom Collins, or the negroni. The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin distils the best of the spirit with 50 cards that feature recipes for any mood,...
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    Whether you prefer a classic Americano or Biciletta, or a modern favourite like the Golden Gate spritz, a refreshing sip of an effervescent libation is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The Cocktail Cabinet: Spritz features recipes for 50 of the best spritz creations. Whether you’re dreaming of a summertime staple like the Pimm’s spritz or after a festive fave like...
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    Whether you prefer a classic margarita or a sunrise, tequila and mezcal are the foundations of some truly great cocktails. Without them, we wouldn’t have the paloma, el diablo, or bloody marias. The Cocktail Cabinet: Tequila distills the best of the spirits with 50 cards that feature recipes for any mood, whether you’d like to get smoky with an Oaxaca...
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  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Vodka
    Whether you're in the mood for a classic martini or Moscow mule, aperitifs lay the foundation for countless timeless cocktails. Without them, we wouldn't be sipping on classics like the bloody Mary or cosmopolitan. The Cocktail Cabinet: Vodka brings together 50 essential recipes to suit any occasion, from the herbal complexity of a Vesper to the kick of an espresso...
    By Kara Newman
    Set
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Low / No
    Whether you're cutting back, pacing yourself, or skipping alcohol altogether, The Cocktail Deck: Low & No serves up 50 refreshing recipes that don't compromise on taste or style. From vibrant spritzes and herbaceous coolers to inventive zero-proof twists on classic cocktails, this deck proves that great drinks don't have to come with a hangover. With beautifully illustrated cards and simple,...
    By Kara Newman
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    $3999
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  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Rum
    From beachside daiquiris to velvety dark 'n' stormys, rum is one of the most versatile and celebratory spirits on the shelf. Whether you prefer the depth of aged dark rum or the crispness of white, The Cocktail Cabinet: Rum offers 50 must-know recipes that show off rum's full potential. Shake up a Mai Tai, pour a Planter's Punch, or craft...
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  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey
    Whether you lean more towards an Old Fashioned or a fruitier classic like a Whiskey Sour, there is no doubt whiskey is the foundation of some truly great cocktails. Without it, we wouldn’t have the Manhattan, the Boulevardier, or the Rob Roy. The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey distils the best of the spirits with 50 cards that feature recipes for any...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923239265

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Format: Multiple-component retail product, boxed

Date Published: 02 September 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Smith Street Gift

Illustration: colour illustrations; 50 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Giacomo Bagnara

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 95.0mm

Height: 135.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 53

Collections

Box Sets Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Kara Newman Non-Fiction Series: The Cocktail Cabinet Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Kara Newmanis a spirits and cocktail writer based in New York. She reviews spirits for Wine Enthusiast magazine, where she's also a writer-at-large. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and PUNCH. She's the author of seven cocktail books.
Giacomo Bagnara is an illustrator and artist living in Verona, Italy. His work has been recognised over the last years by American Illustration and the Society of Illustrators of NY. Avid observer, Giacomo loves exploring different perspective of the everyday life questioning his own perceptions.

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  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Aperitif
    Whether you're in the mood for a classic negroni or aviation, aperitifs lay the foundation for countless timeless cocktails. Without them, we wouldn't be sipping on classics like the Aperol spritz or French 75. The Cocktail Cabinet: Aperitif brings together 50 essential recipes to suit any occasion, from the herbal complexity of a Boulevardier to the fruity elegance of a...
    By Kara Newman
    Set
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin
    Whether you prefer a simple gin and tonic, a bubbly French 75, or more modern creations like the bramble, gin is the foundation of some truly great cocktails. Without it, we wouldn’t have the martini, the Tom Collins, or the negroni. The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin distils the best of the spirit with 50 cards that feature recipes for any mood,...
    By Kara Newman
    Set
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 1 week
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Spritz
    Whether you prefer a classic Americano or Biciletta, or a modern favourite like the Golden Gate spritz, a refreshing sip of an effervescent libation is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The Cocktail Cabinet: Spritz features recipes for 50 of the best spritz creations. Whether you’re dreaming of a summertime staple like the Pimm’s spritz or after a festive fave like...
    By Kara Newman
    Set
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 1 week
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Tequila
    Whether you prefer a classic margarita or a sunrise, tequila and mezcal are the foundations of some truly great cocktails. Without them, we wouldn’t have the paloma, el diablo, or bloody marias. The Cocktail Cabinet: Tequila distills the best of the spirits with 50 cards that feature recipes for any mood, whether you’d like to get smoky with an Oaxaca...
    By Kara Newman
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    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Low / No
    Whether you're cutting back, pacing yourself, or skipping alcohol altogether, The Cocktail Deck: Low & No serves up 50 refreshing recipes that don't compromise on taste or style. From vibrant spritzes and herbaceous coolers to inventive zero-proof twists on classic cocktails, this deck proves that great drinks don't have to come with a hangover. With beautifully illustrated cards and simple,...
    By Kara Newman
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Rum
    From beachside daiquiris to velvety dark 'n' stormys, rum is one of the most versatile and celebratory spirits on the shelf. Whether you prefer the depth of aged dark rum or the crispness of white, The Cocktail Cabinet: Rum offers 50 must-know recipes that show off rum's full potential. Shake up a Mai Tai, pour a Planter's Punch, or craft...
    By Kara Newman
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey
    Whether you lean more towards an Old Fashioned or a fruitier classic like a Whiskey Sour, there is no doubt whiskey is the foundation of some truly great cocktails. Without it, we wouldn’t have the Manhattan, the Boulevardier, or the Rob Roy. The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey distils the best of the spirits with 50 cards that feature recipes for any...
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