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The New Cocktail Hour

The Essential Guide to Handcrafted Drinks (Revised & Expanded Edition)
Brief Description
The essential cocktail guide from Booze & Vinyl authors André and Tenaya Darlington—now brought up to date with fresh flavours and techniques, 32 new recipes for modern tastes including mocktail and low ABV options, and more to help at-home drinks makers and professionals alike master the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The New Cocktail Hour-established as an essential guide for professional cocktail shakers and at-home drinks enthusiasts alike-is now back in a refreshed package featuring 32 new recipes; updated techniques, ingredients, and flavors for modern tastes; and more to keep its place as a must-have at bars, in the kitchen, and on cocktail shelves.

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The essential cocktail guide from Booze & Vinyl authors André and Tenaya Darlington—now brought up to date with fresh flavours and techniques, 32 new recipes for modern tastes including mocktail and low ABV options, and more to help at-home drinks makers and professionals alike master the art of the cocktail.

André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington—sibling food & drink experts and bestselling authors—show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate by dialing back the artificial sugars and loading up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour details how to mix great craft cocktails and offers a complete history of classic recipes and spirits.

This essential drinks manual includes:

  • 250 vintage and modern recipes (including many low-proof and alcohol-free options), complete with tasting notes so you know what to expect
  • Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters
  • Guidance on building a well-stocked bar
  • Seasonal ideas and recipes for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks
  • Tips for hosting craft cocktail parties at home
  • Fascinating capsule histories on ingredients and recipes

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798894142616

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 55 full-color photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 344

About the Author

Andre Darlington and Tenaya Darlington are the co-authors of Booze & Vinyl, Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2, and Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus.

Andre Darlington is a food, drinks, and lifestyle writer based in North Carolina. He is the author of Bar Menu, Booze Cruise, Forbidden Cocktails, and Booze & Vinyl Country, among other food-and-drink titles.

Tenaya Darlington is a food writer and educator in Philadelphia. She is the author of The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese.

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