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Behind Bars: High Class Cocktails Inspired by Low Life Gangsters
Pairing notorious gangsters and mobsters from movies and television with signature cocktails, this pocket-sized collection of boozy recipes is so much fun, it's criminal.
It's been a century since the prohibition sent Americans scurrying to speakeasies and decades since the movie industry turned mobsters into celebrities. Now the two worlds collide in this highly original collection that creates signature cocktails for gangsters of every stripe. There's Tommy Shelby, who likes his Irish whiskey strong and stiff with just a splash of sweet vermouth and bitters. Billie Frechette mixes gin with honey and lemon, making the drink almost as sweet as her love for John Dillinger. There's also Mia Wallace, who gets a boozy take on a classic milkshake. Famous characters from much-loved recent TV series including The Sopranos , Peaky Blinders , and Boardwalk Empire are seen alongside iconic roles from classic films such as The Godfather , Goodfellas , Scarface , and Miller's Crossing . Each character and drink is illustrated by acclaimed comic book artist Shawn McManus. Whether you're a budding mixologist or gearing up to watch The Godfather , this handy book provides the perfect blend of slick recipes and popular culture.
It's been a century since the prohibition sent Americans scurrying to speakeasies and decades since the movie industry turned mobsters into celebrities. Now the two worlds collide in this highly original collection that creates signature cocktails for gangsters of every stripe. There's Tommy Shelby, who likes his Irish whiskey strong and stiff with just a splash of sweet vermouth and bitters. Billie Frechette mixes gin with honey and lemon, making the drink almost as sweet as her love for John Dillinger. There's also Mia Wallace, who gets a boozy take on a classic milkshake. Famous characters from much-loved recent TV series including The Sopranos , Peaky Blinders , and Boardwalk Empire are seen alongside iconic roles from classic films such as The Godfather , Goodfellas , Scarface , and Miller's Crossing . Each character and drink is illustrated by acclaimed comic book artist Shawn McManus. Whether you're a budding mixologist or gearing up to watch The Godfather , this handy book provides the perfect blend of slick recipes and popular culture.
144 pages, Hardcover
Published September 22, 2020
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May 8, 2024
This book is a treat for all the senses. The illustrations are beautiful, the cocktails are easy to make and fun to drink, and the descriptions are sharp, with dark humor and plenty of pop culture references.
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