Let's Make Cocktails!

By: Sarah Becan

Published by Random House, 2026-04-07

<b>A fun and approachable comic book introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with tips for stocking your home bar and 60 recipes for classic drinks, from the co-author and illustrator of <i>Let's Make Ramen!</i> and <i>Let's Make Dumplings!</i></b><br><br>Sarah Becan invites readers to wet their whistles in <i>Let's Make Cocktails!</i> Featuring her colorful, engaging illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as juices, sodas, homemade syrups, and garnishes to always have in stock. With vivid, easy-to-follow graphics, Becan guides readers through basic techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and more. The book explores the origins, traditions, and popular legends surrounding foundational cocktails, including fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions.<br><br><br>With chapters organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for crafting a proper <b>Gin</b> or <b>Vodka Martini</b>, a refreshing <b>Mojito</b>, an eye-opening <b>Bloody Mary</b>, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect <b>Arnold Palmer</b>, <b>Fruit and Vinegar Shrub</b>, and <b>Lemon, Lime & Bitters</b>. With recipes ranging from venerated standards such as the <b>Manhattan</b> and <b>Last Word </b>to popular modern classics like the <b>Paper Plane</b> and <b>Oaxaca Old Fashioned</b>, this <i>Let's Make Cocktails!</i> is an accessible guide to bringing the Craft Cocktail Renaissance into your own home.