Cocktails in Color
A Spirited Guide to the Art and Joy of Drinkmaking
A cocktail book as beautiful as it is practical
Whether you’re a seasoned vet behind the bar or just bought your first set of shaker tins, Cocktails in Color will show you how to put a personal twist on both classic and original recipes. With bartending expertise and an artist’s eye, Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff have stirred up this fun and visually delicious guide that will provide you with the tools to design custom cocktails. Find out whether you prefer floral or citrusy gins, discover your new go-to spirit-forward classic, and learn how to balance a drink that’s a smidge too sweet. This completely illustrated recipe book, full of rich gauche paintings, encourages you to explore a palette of ingredients for your own developing palate, and will be as at home on your coffee table as on your bar cart.
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Praise for Cocktails in Color
“Bursting with wit, whimsy, and a vibrant landscape of spirited drinks illustrated by Olivia McGiff, Cocktails in Color is a delight. Writer and bartender Sammi Katz is the best friend you wish you had, inspiring confidence and sharing the best stories whether she's breaking down classic cocktail templates, helping you build out your home bar cart, or shaking and stirring up a mix of new-look original drinks.”
— Brad Thomas Parsons, author of Bitters, Amaro, and Last Call
“Two of my favorite things in one book: cocktails and beautiful illustration! And while I would rather head to a fancy bar and get my drink shaken for me, this book makes me believe I should be hosting a party. Chockfull of information and step-by-step instructions plus historical tidbits, I’ll be keeping this book on my living room table for guidance...but also because it looks so darn pretty.”
— Julia Rothman, author and illustrator of Food Anatomy
“This deeply nerdy yet vibrantly accessible guide to cocktail basics would be a super solid addition to any budding mixologist’s library, but even a grizzled veteran like me picked up a thing or two!"
— John DeBary, author of Drink What You Want
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“Sammi and Olivia have created an inventive and gorgeous drinks book that satisfies both the palate and the eye.”
— Noah Rothbaum, author of The Art of American Whiskey
“Cocktails in Color will fill you with confidence, curiosity and joy as you become your own new favorite mixologist. Brimming with vibrant illustrations, scores of classic and original recipes, information and techniques, it is not only a useful guidebook but also a convivial invitation to tune into your five senses, explore and create what tickles your taste buds every time you step behind the bar.”
— Lindsay Gardner, illustrator and author of Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection
“What's not to like about a cocktail book team consisting of a bartender/drinkmaker (Sammi) and barfly/illustrator (Olivia), whose pets' names are Juniper and Sherry? Break open this attractive, approachable book and you'll like them even more.”
— Robert Simonson, New York Times cocktail writer and creator of the Substack newsletter "The Mix."