Let's Make Cocktails!: A Comic Book Cocktail Book
Sarah Becan
Apr 2026 · Ten Speed Press
Ebook
192
Pages
family_home
Eligible
info
infoThis book will become available on April 7, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.
About this ebook
A fun and approachable comic book cookbook introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with 60 recipes for classic drinks and tips for stocking your first bar cart, from co-author and illustrator of Let's Make Ramen! and Let's Make Dumplings!
Sarah Becan invites readers to wet their whistles in Let's Make Cocktails! Featuring her colorful, approachable illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as secondary spirits, 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.
Becan walks through the origin, tradition, and popular connotation of each cocktail, with fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions. With all recipes organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for making favorites such as a Bourbon-based Paper Plane, a refreshing gin Bee's Knees, a proper Vodka or Dry Martini (and how to order one correctly), the much-needed morning Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer or Lemon Lime & Bitters.
With 60 recipes for cornerstone cocktails, Let's Make Cocktails! is the perfect addition to any beginner's bar cart.
Sarah Becan invites readers to wet their whistles in Let's Make Cocktails! Featuring her colorful, approachable illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as secondary spirits, 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.
Becan walks through the origin, tradition, and popular connotation of each cocktail, with fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions. With all recipes organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for making favorites such as a Bourbon-based Paper Plane, a refreshing gin Bee's Knees, a proper Vodka or Dry Martini (and how to order one correctly), the much-needed morning Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer or Lemon Lime & Bitters.
With 60 recipes for cornerstone cocktails, Let's Make Cocktails! is the perfect addition to any beginner's bar cart.
About the author
Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer based in Chicago, as well as the creator of I Think You're Sauceome, a food-centric autobiographical webcomic. She illustrated the cookbook The Adventures of Fat Rice and is the co-author and illustrator of Let's Make Ramen and Let's Make Dumplings! Her work has appeared in various publications, including Saveur, Eater, Organic Life, StarChefs, and Tasting Table.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
