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Melbourne Cocktails

An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by Oz
By Alana House
Series: City Cocktails
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Melbourne Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the land down under. Discover Melbourne’s eclectic nightlife, hidden spaces, dynamic food and wine scene, and more with this collection of signature drinks. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can... Read More
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Melbourne Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the land down under.

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Melbourne Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the land down under.

Discover Melbourne’s eclectic nightlife, hidden spaces, dynamic food and wine scene, and more with this collection of signature drinks. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local whether you’re just visiting or entertaining at home. From Polynesian tiki bars to 70s-inspired retro lounges, locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy all tastes. With the best signature creations by prominent mixologists in the area, this book offers a detailed rundown of the best locations Melbourne has to offer.

Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find:

  • More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes, including recipes for bespoke ingredients and other serving suggestions
  • Interviews with the city’s trendsetting bartenders and mixologists
  • Bartending tips and techniques from the experts
  • Food and drink hotspots across the city
  • And much more!

Enjoy this multicultural craft cocktail scene without ever leaving your zip code with Melbourne Cocktails.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400348923

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 288

Collections

Alana House Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food New Release Cook Books New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Series: City Cocktails Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Alana House is the founder and editor of Drinks Digest, a website focused on drinks news and the Australian bar scene. She has lived in Sydney for more than twenty-five years and has been a drinks writer for more than nine years. Prior to her career in drinks, Alana worked in women’s lifestyle magazines, including Australian Cosmopolitan and Singapore Harper’s Bazaar. She also edited magazines ranging from Singapore CLEO to Everyday Food and Woman’s Day. During her subsequent digital career, Alana has been an editor and content creator at leading Australian news and lifestyle websites including Mamamia and Escape.  Discover more about Australian cocktails and the talented bartenders behind them at www.drinksdigest.com.

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