Best Cocktail Books Novels & Stories

The atmosphere was more casual than I always expected, which was nice. Le Bar Botaniste offers an extensive menu of exclusive cocktail creations inspired by Roland's expeditions around Europe and Asia as well as a selection of gourmet t***s. I ordered a hard cocktail to make my night less stressful. I just needed to freshen up my mind because Byron and Anastasia keep interrupting my inner peace. I always hate Byron as much as I hate her wicked mother. I don't give a chance to someone who almost destroyed the hard work of my Dad's reputation.

Ace whispered near me before taking my hand towards a table for two. I asked Ace to get me a non-alcoholic drink only to find out there was none. I ordered Calamansi, a cocktail of Grey Goose vodka, Muyu Chinotto, calamansi, vanilla butter, passionfruit, and beetroot. It did not look as bad as the rest of the cocktail on the menu. Ace ordered the Devil's Claw, a cocktail of Bombay Sapphire gin, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Ginjo sake, Pandan and devil's claw tincture.

When my shift ended, I found myself walking toward the corner table where Kael sat, his laptop closed now, a book in his hands. I stopped short when I saw the cover. ‘Knot We Cannot Untie.’ That was the book he was holding. I can't believe that Kael would be reading one of Linda Lively’s books. “You read… this?” I said, the surprise evidently in my voice. Kael looked up, one brow raised. “Why? You think I only read racing magazines and bank statements?” I gave a small laugh. “Chill bro. It’s just… not what I was expecting ”

The banquet started with the well trained servers zig zagging through the VIPs to serve cocktails. Mrs. Adams came with three classes of cocktails and placed it on top of the coffee table in front of the couch, bracing herself while trying to search for a common topic to chat with the idols. "The entire Adams family is knowledgeable about wine. We have stored more than 100 bottles of red wine in our wine cellar. The cocktails today are prepared with the red wine from the Adams' own collection. Talking about the Adam's family's wine..."

“Wow. Why are we writing a menu again, Ms. I Know My Cocktails?” “So everyone else knows them, too. Duh.” I took the pen from her. “Do you have another notebook? I need to write down the ingredients so I don’t get swamped later.” She handed me another notebook and I flipped to the first page. Using the other list, I wrote down all the ingredients so I could put the order through. We shot more cocktail ideas and section titles around as I wrote, switching between the two lists. When we had a great basic menu, I added all the beers, lagers, and wines to the order sheet.

When Kim saw that I took non alcoholic cocktail, she grabbed my arm and asked, "Are you underage?" "What?" "The one without alcohol is juice. Since it's a cocktail party, of course we should drink this," Kim said as she handed me a golden cocktail. "Martini is called the 'King of cocktails'." I glanced at the glass in front of me and nodded. I really didn't know much about cocktails. After I picked up the glass, the bartender next to me handed me a plate of fruit. Kim helped me take the plate of fruit and I went back to my seat. During this time, Kim had been standing beside me and urged me. "Try it, hurry up and have a taste."

“Yes, I’m very familiar with many types of mix drinks, and I’m a pretty fast leaner on ones I don’t know yet.” “Good, there is a book over at the bar that has a list of the dinks that Mr. Baphomet and his guest likes to drink. It should also have the direction on how they like it made. I’ll go and make sure everything is being taken care of down there.”

Author’s Note: Hey everyone! Ever come across drinks with cheeky names like "Sex with an Alligator" or "Blow Job"? Believe it or not, these naughty cocktails are real! They add a playful twist to bartending, and if you’re curious, you can look them up to see how they’re mixed. Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or just here for the drama, these drinks bring a bit of fun into the story. Maybe you’ll even want to try one at your next party—just be prepared for some interesting conversations! 😉 Cheers!

The reason for the woman to eat was to prevent her from developing severe gastritis. Shortly after the woman finished consuming her food, one of the waiters approached with the first cocktail, the round of cocktails had begun. The first cocktail to be served was the Winston, the elixir was one of the most expensive in the world, only surpassed by the Gigi, its content was of high ethyl level, but the flavor was sublime, as much as the nectar of the gods. When Erika tasted that elixir, her taste buds danced with emotion, without a doubt the cocktail honored its legend, its flavor was exquisite. The woman had a smile on her face for every sip she took of that exquisite drink. Chad just watched

He pauses, then adds, “It was… thoughtful of you to include us.” The admission seems to cost him something. I seize the opportunity. “What’s your favorite cocktail?” I ask, offering what I hope looks like a serene smile and not a painful grimace. “I’d like to serve it at the party.” Leonard’s eyebrows raise slightly. “You don’t have to—” “I want to,” I insist. “Please.” He studies me for a long moment, then nods. “Very well. There’s a drink I enjoy. It’s not common—my own creation, actually. Kiwi muddled with mint, gin, lime juice, and a splash of elderflower liqueur.”