
The New Cocktail Hour
The Essential Guide to Handcrafted Drinks (Revised & Expanded Edition)
Running Press Adult
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Hardback
344 pages
979-8-89414-261-6 (ISBN)
Description
The essential cocktail guide from Booze & Vinyl authors Andre and Tenaya Darlington-now brought up to date with fresh flavors and techniques, 32 new recipes for modern tastes including mocktail and low ABV options, and more to help at-home drinks makers and professionals alike master the art of the cocktail.
Andre Darlington and Tenaya Darlington-sibling food & drink experts and bestselling authors-show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate by dialing back the artificial sugars and loading up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour details how to mix great craft cocktails and offers a complete history of classic recipes and spirits. This essential drinks manual includes:
- 250 vintage and modern recipes (including many low-proof and alcohol-free options), complete with tasting notes so you know what to expect
- Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters
- Guidance on building a well-stocked bar
- Seasonal ideas and recipes for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks
- Tips for hosting craft cocktail parties at home
- Fascinating capsule histories on ingredients and recipes
Andre Darlington and Tenaya Darlington-sibling food & drink experts and bestselling authors-show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate by dialing back the artificial sugars and loading up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour details how to mix great craft cocktails and offers a complete history of classic recipes and spirits. This essential drinks manual includes:
- 250 vintage and modern recipes (including many low-proof and alcohol-free options), complete with tasting notes so you know what to expect
- Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters
- Guidance on building a well-stocked bar
- Seasonal ideas and recipes for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks
- Tips for hosting craft cocktail parties at home
- Fascinating capsule histories on ingredients and recipes
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Running Press,U.S.
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
55 full-color photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89414-261-6 (9798894142616)
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Additional editions

André Darlington | Tenaya Darlington
The New Cocktail Hour
The Essential Guide to Handcrafted Drinks (Revised & Expanded Edition)
E-Book
06/2026
Running Press
€10.99
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Persons
Andre Darlington and Tenaya Darlington are the co-authors of Booze & Vinyl, Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2, and Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus.
Andre Darlington is a food, drinks, and lifestyle writer based in North Carolina. He is the author of Bar Menu, Booze Cruise, Forbidden Cocktails, and Booze & Vinyl Country, among other food-and-drink titles.
Tenaya Darlington is a food writer and educator in Philadelphia. She is the author of The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese.
Andre Darlington is a food, drinks, and lifestyle writer based in North Carolina. He is the author of Bar Menu, Booze Cruise, Forbidden Cocktails, and Booze & Vinyl Country, among other food-and-drink titles.
Tenaya Darlington is a food writer and educator in Philadelphia. She is the author of The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese.