Dragtails: Fierce Cocktails Inspired by Drag Royalty

by Greg Bailey, Greg Bailey, Ruth Moosbrugger (Illustrations)

Just as raucous, ravishing and brimming with camp as the drag stars who inspired them, these 50 cocktails are destined for the spotlight.

With a foreword by drag legend and Drag Race superstar Raja Gemini , Dragtails will add a spring to your step, a bounce to your weave and a shimmer to your lip gloss.

Each Dragtail is brought to life with an inventive illustration that echoes the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of the particular queen that inspired it. Along with ingredients and methods, an ode to the artist explains the inspiration for the drink.
 
You’ll die for
   
Plus many more cocktails inspired by legendary queens such Danny La Rue, Delta Work, Hungry, Joe Black, Lawrence Chaney, Manila Luzon, Meatball, Peppermint, Shea Coulee, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja Gemini, The Vivienne, Adam All, Bianca del Rio, Biqtch Puddin’, Blue Hydrangea, The Boulet Brothers, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Coco Peru, Victoria Scone, Detox, Cherry Valentine, Laganja Estranja, Tayce, Katya, Lily Savage, BenDeLaCreme, Courtney Act, Landon Cider, Ginny Lemon, Pangina Heals, Priyanka, Adore Delano, Cheddar Gorgeous, Chi Chi Devayne, Choriza May, Creme Fatale, Envy Peru, Lady Red Couture, Hot Chocolate, Liquorice Black, Miss Toto, Nicky Doll, Bimini Bon Boulash, Alexis Saint-Pete.
 
Fierce, fabulous, and packed with original cocktail recipes,  Dragtails  is the perfect book to get your Drag Race viewing party off with a (bing)-BANG-(bong).

Genres: Cooking

128 pages, Hardcover

Published September 12, 2023

Reviews

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Dragtails: Fierce Cocktails Inspired by Drag Royalty is exactly what the title states. With 50 mouthwatering cocktails to create and try plus information about the Drag Queen that inspired each one, I devoured this book! The pages are bright and colourful and include illustrations - my only gripe is that there's no photographs of the Drag Queens, which would have made it even better.

[Jeimy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish it had photos, not illustrations; but overall it was fun to read how each queen inspired the cocktails.

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who could possibly pass up DRAGTAILS, with its 50 fab campy cocktails and spectacular illustrations? Not I. Such fun!

[Amberleigh Million • a.millionbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dragtails is my new favorite cocktail recipe book and I can't wait to gift my sister a copy after it publishes! I can't wait to try so many of the recipes. I love how each cocktail has an inspiration and explanation. The illustrations were so beautiful, colorful, and matched perfectly with each drink. This would be a beautiful addition to any coffee table or bar cart.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, White Lion Publishing for allowing me to be an early reader. All opinions are my own.

[Joni Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so SO fun! I loved reading about the Queens as much as I enjoyed the cocktails! I wish their picture was included but I would google them to get the full experience while reading about them. I loved that the drinks were illustrated instead of pictured. It gave a fun, campy, artsy feel to it. And I’m a fall girl so Very Delta was my very favorite.

[Poppy Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Synopsis (from Netgalley, the provider of the book for me to review.)
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With a foreword by drag legend and Drag Race superstar Raja Gemini, Dragtails will add a spring to your step, a bounce to your weave and a shimmer to your lip gloss.
Each Dragtail is brought to life with an inventive illustration that echoes the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of the particular queen that inspired it. Along with ingredients and methods, an ode to the artist explains the inspiration for the drink.

You’ll die for a:
Baltimore Mud Pie – a thick, velvety, naughty creation dripping with chocolate sauce inspired by the filthiest woman ever, Divine
Sponge Queen – a yellow and green layered cocktail inspired by one of Monet X Change’s most memorable looks, the sponge dress
PB and Slay – a candy-sweet concoction inspired by the Willy Wonka for a whole generation of drag queens, RuPaul
Drunk in Love – a divalicious drink inspired by Cara Melle that is sweet, salty and sticky if you’re nasty!
Absolutely Alien – a fabulous twist on a classic Gin and Lemonade that is as blue and pink as Juno Birch

Plus many more cocktails inspired by legendary queens such as Danny La Rue, Delta Work, Hungry, Joe Black, Lawrence Chaney, Manila Luzon, Meatball, Peppermint, Shea Coulee, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja Gemini, The Vivienne, Adam All, Bianca del Rio, Biqtch Puddin’, Blue Hydrangea, The Boulet Brothers, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Coco Peru, Victoria Scone, Detox, Cherry Valentine, Laganja Estranja, Tayce, Katya, Lily Savage, BenDeLaCreme, Courtney Act, Landon Cider, Ginny Lemon, Pangina Heals, Priyanka, Adore Delano, Cheddar Gorgeous, Chi-Chi Devayne, Choriza May, Creme Fatale, Envy Peru, Lady Red Couture, Hot Chocolate, Liquorice Black, Miss Toto, Nicky Doll, Bimini Bon Boulash, Alexis Saint-Pete.
Fierce, fabulous, and packed with original cocktail recipes, Dragtails is the perfect book to get your Drag Race viewing party off with a (bing)-BANG-(bong).

LOTS of great cocktails in here from your favourite queen .. or one you have never heard of before…their names alone are making the spellchecker lose its mind. Beautiful drinks, beautiful queens and a great way to jazz up a party and your life. Just don’t serve them at story time as the bigots will shut you down! Remember .. #moreglitterlessbitter #shortbutsweetreviews

[Vanessa James-brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Day everyone! What a beautiful day to do a review on a very colorful book filled with Alcohol beverages that are guaranteed to tingle the taste buds! I wanted to share at least one drink that I LOVED , I tried a few but this was by far my favorite, Cream-A-Ballerina because it was so delicious , creamy and festive. I love the beautiful images that go along with all the recipes for these drinks . Do you like mixed drinks? Do you like to be more than ordinary ? If so these drinks are for you! I would purchase this beautiful book and take it to the club, bar, wherever your going and have them make these drinks for you!

I decided to go out of my comfort zone reviewing Cocktail books ( reviewing 2) I am glad I did it because I now have some drinks I want to try with a few friends. Some of the drinks I tried :

Very delta = Very festive and delicious

Pinarita= DELICOUS smooth and I love both pina colada and margarita so a hit for me lol

Neon angel = A beautiful tasting lemonade mixer , I liked it but not my favorite lol

and last but not least ( other than the Cream a ballerina )

The tension tamer = I love citrus so I really liked this one smooth and oh so citrus

I do highly recommend this book especially if you like to throw parties . I hope you enjoyed my short but sweet review , I really am excited to try a few other drinks soon, need to make a run to a bigger Liquor store to get a few things I couldn’t find near me.

[DustyBookSniffers - Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dragtails by Greg Bailey and Alice Wood is fabulous. From the moment I immersed myself in the book, I wanted to gather friends and have a party. This collection offers a beautiful array of drinks for cocktail enthusiasts.

What truly sets this book apart is how beautifully the drinks are presented. I can't wait to try The Tension Tamer, among many others. My drinking experience just got fancy.

The book's layout is both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly, allowing for easy navigation and seamless execution of the drink recipes. Whether you're a seasoned bartender or a novice, the instructions are clear and concise, making drink mixing a delightful and enjoyable experience.

I am excited to share these Dragtails with my friends and am confident that this recipe book will become a cherished addition to my bar's library.

Thank you to NetGalley and White Lion Publishing for generously providing me with an e-book copy of Dragtails in exchange for an honest review.

[Ashley Hite · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion Publishing for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Dragtails is a creative cocktail book inspired by famous drag queens. The recipes are a creative spin to traditional cocktails and include a synopsis of the queen they were named after. The instructions are easy to follow but they do lack the type of glass that should be used. I was disappointed that there were not real photos of the drinks, while the illustrations are nicely done it would have been better to see the actual concoction. The cocktails were overly sweet for my taste so they did not appeal to me as much as I was hoping they would. Overall this is a great addition for a fun party or the next screening of Drag Race.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

The recipes are clear and easy to follow. I like that an outline of the type of glass needed is include at the bottom of the recipe. I LOVE the blurbs about each member of drag royalty. They’re funny and informative. The drawings of the drinks are beautifully done and I love the imagery, but I do wish there were actual pictures of the drinks since I’m more of a visual person. But that’s me. These drinks still sound fabulous and delicious!

This recipe book is great for people who are fans of drag and fancy cocktails. If you’ve ever attended or wanted to attend a drag brunch, this recipe book is for you. LGBTQIA+

[Latricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you love Drag culture or love making cocktails at home, this book is perfect. The photos are beautiful and spot light many well known drag queens plus some that were new to me, but I could see and feel their larger than life personalities in this book. If you love making cocktails and have solid skills, these drinks are beautiful and many are very unique. The down side of that is that some are pretty complex to make, have ingredients that you may not have on hand at your home bar, and may stretch your skills as a bartender. If your up for the challenge or just want a very pretty book for your bar collection, pick this one up!

[Christine LaBatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun cocktail book that features cocktails inspired by drag queens! Each cocktail gives you a little history about the queen and some insight into the inspiration of the cocktail. I really liked that this featured queens from all over the world! I do wish the illustrations had been either more realistic or more illustrative- they gave me very CGI vibes. Overall though, a great mixology book!
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was lots of fun - featuring cocktail recipes inspired by different drag queens. Each recipe includes the directions, a fun blurb about the queen who inspired it, and an over-the-top illustrated image of the cocktail. Some also included mocktail adaptations. Filled with queens you know and some you might not, I thought this was tons of fun! I would have loved some content on fun cocktail styling along with the recipes.

Thanks to White Lion Publishing for an early copy of this book!

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a fun idea with a bunch of cocktails inspired by famous drag queens and instructions on how to make them. My biggest complaint about this book is there are no photos of the cocktails just illustrations and while the drawings are beautiful I was hoping to see what the drinks look like in real life! There's some standard cocktails as well as some more unique mixes.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, brimming with recipes inspired by drag queens, had the potential to be even more captivating by featuring the outfits they wore alongside the cocktails. I appreciated the inclusion of up-and-coming drag queens in the book. Though it might be a personal quirk, the image of dragon tails lingered in my mind as I read through the content.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun book. This is a fun recipe book of cocktails, and each drink is inspired by a famous drag queen. The recipes are easy to follow, and each drink is matched with a beautiful illustration.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Each drink includes a brief intro to its drag inspiration. Could have been improved with pictures of the drinks instead of the illustrations.

[Kristin C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and creative read. This craft cocktail compendium will keep you and your friends entertained for hours!

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super fun.
I liked how each dragtail was easy to make and came with a little info about the Drag Queen it's named after.
The pictures were colorful and vibrant and useful to see how your attempt should look.
I received a copy via Net Galley and all opinions are my own.