Super fun and I especially loved the section on syrups. What a wonderful way to infuse flavor in a favorite cocktail!

This cocktail book outlines techniques, tools, recipes for syrups and purees, and of course, cocktail concoctions. The recipes for the drinks could be served at the Mad Hatter's tea party or at an Alice in Wonderland themed pop-up bar. Each recipes is clearly thought out and ties perfectly into the Lewis Carroll classic. It also has recipes for different skill levels (I admittedly did not know what 'fat washing" was until I read this book). The gorgeous graphic design is reminiscent of a 1st edition novel..Very specific and niche, I'm not sure how often the average reader will return to these recipes, but overall is a good read.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Drink Me: Curious Cocktails from Wonderland is an inventive spin on a cocktail cookbook themed around the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. The concoctions are as wild and imaginative as the original story with new adventurous drinks just mad enough to be perfect for an unbirthday tea party. Perry opens with a description of standard liquors, equipment and techniques every mixoligist in training will want to know. The cocktail recipes are a trip down the rabbit hole with out of the box liquors and home made bitters, simple syrups and infusions (recipes included). Each entry has a detailed description of ingredients and instructions even a Caterpillar could follow.

As a beginning cocktail maker they can seem a little intimidating but I am excited to try the wide variety of syrups and infusions. The directions are easy to follow.

These unique spins on classic cocktails and inventive new ones make this book a great addition for those with adventurous palates. Don't forget to check out the batch recipe section for your next party, they will prevent the queen of hearts from taking off your head!

I’ve read so many speciality themed cookbooks that I was truly on the fence about reading Drink Me. Some of them stretched the theme so thinly or otherwise tried too hard to stick with the theme that the book was painful to read. However, Drink Me was a delight! It was a real - somewhat serious - cocktail book with an informational introduction, about fifty pages of cocktail recipes, and another fifty pages of batch recipes.

The introduction to the book was much more focused on providing an introduction to the basics of making good drinks than on tying into the Alice in Wonderland theme. There is some pretty solid information about the spirits and liqueurs used in the book, general techniques for making good cocktails, and the necessary equipment, tools, and glassware. Granted, the information presented isn’t anything new or innovative, but it does enable whomever picks up this book to prepare and present a pretty decent cocktail.

I love that the cocktail recipes in this book are - for the most part - organized to tell the story of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. It starts off with “Golden Afternoon,” followed by “White Rabbit,” “Drink Me,” “Pool of Tears,” “Curiouser and Curacao,” and so on. The introductions to the cocktail recipes describe how that cocktail ties into the Alice in Wonderland story, so that if its been a few years since you’ve read the book, you can still understand the reference. In a way, it’s like re-reading the novels in a topsy-turvy fashion. And that is pretty awesome!

The cocktail recipes themselves tend toward the odd - or fantastical as the Introduction calls them. One of the most unusual combinations was Cherry Heering, vanilla bean and cake frosting infused vodka, buttered toast infused rum, turkey rum, pineapple juice, toffee syrup, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Yet, there were also fairly pedestrian combinations as well, such as cucumber vodka, sake, dry vermouth, and coriander bitters. Most of the recipes called for a homemade syrup or an infused liquor, the recipes for which were fund in the third section of the book.

The batch recipes for syrups, infusions, fat washed spirits, and other fantastical ingredients required by the cocktail recipes are very straightforward and well written. The only oddity of the recipes is that the ingredients - both dry and wet - are given in ounces, which means that the dry ingredients must be weighed. The recipes for the liqueurs are especially interesting because they teach the reader how to recreate common liqueurs, like orange curaçao and sweet vermouth.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book for its imaginative recipes and general clean humor. I would definitely package this book with a copy of Alice in Wonderland as Christmas gifts for my literary friends. The only downside to the book is that each cocktail did require at least one ingredient from the batch recipes section; therefore, the cocktail recipes require some forethought to create. Of course, once there is a bottle of vanilla and cake frosting infused vodka in the refrigerator, things get much easier!

I have yet to prepare any of the cocktails or batch recipes in this book. When I do, I will update my review.

We all have a favorite childhood story, don’t we? One whose magic draws us in irresistibly, puts our hair on end or curls our toes, or maybe just makes us feel all warm and fuzzy for the memories connected with it. Generations of children have come to know the magic of “Alice in Wonderland” (even if Tim Burton has tried his best to ruin it), and many continue to love the story of the girl who goes down to rabbit hole -and later, behind the looking-glass- well into adulthood. “Drink It!” is directed at these grown up fans, now old enough to not only enjoy a well crafted tale, but also some well crafted tipple. Each and every cocktail in this book is inspired by an event or a character from the Alice books, like the White Rabbit, the Caterpillar’s Hookah, Pig and Pepper, or Off With Her Head.

So far, so intriguing. The book actually begins with a short introduction into the bits and bobs of cocktail mixing, from common alcoholic ingredients to handy tools and the best glassware. Then we mix. Alas, this is where “Drink Me!” immediately runs into problems. Firstly, the introduction points out that great pains were taken to create unusual cocktails, but there are no pictures of any of them. Zero! Zilch! Which I could have dismissed as an oversight, were it not for the totally redundant photographs in the third part, Batch Recipes, where you also get to create your own syrups, liqueurs, and spirits used specifically in these cocktails! I know what a silly sugar cube looks like; show me the Bread-and-Butterfly Pudding instead!

Another problem is that the authors live in London, where it is easy to purchase a specific, recommended alcohol selection. Of course, if you have a favorite whiskey or vodka, you may be good to go, but in gin-based drinks, different brands can lead to vastly different flavor profiles. I, for example, live in northern Indiana. Here, selection is rather limited, to put it politely. We are also a state that does not allow you to have alcohol shipped to you: no beer clubs, no wine subscriptions, no nothing. And if that isn’t enough, requiring different bitters for every other recipe is a bit out of my budget. Making my own turkey-flavored vodka would be merely the tiniest bit of help (actually, it wouldn’t, because as a vegan, I don’t do turkey flavor, but you get the idea).

Alas, unlike “Death & Co.,” “Drink Me!” would be one bar book that would primarily look cute and gather dust in my house instead of getting proper use. But if the above-mentioned issues are really non-issues for you, if you love “Alice in Wonderland” more than your childhood best friend, and/or you are always looking for the next far-out cocktail idea, this book is for you. I’ll clink my glass to that!

“Drink Me!” is published by Rock Point, part of the Quarto Publishing Group. I received a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are most definitely my own.

Super creative drink recipes (and presentation ideas) based on the Lewis Carroll classic. Some of the ingredients are a bit out-there, but there are recipes included for how to make most of them (pancetta and pink peppercorn vodka, anyone?); some of the cocktails seem a little complicated and are probably not for novice drinkmakers like myself, although I'm going to give some a try. Unique and inspiring!

I love literary themed cookbooks and cocktail books! This Alice in Wonderland themed cocktail book has lovely graphics and design. I wish I could give it five stars, but I wanted to see more pictures of the actual cocktails.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an unbiased review.

I devoured this book in one sitting. I love it! It’s so sweet and an exciting book which made me feel like I was in wonderland. I can’t wait to start making some of these syrups and concoctions. Buttered toast infused rum here I come. I have a cocktail party coming up and can’t wait to show some of these off.

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IF I DRINK THIS, WILL I GET SMALL?

I think “Drink Me! Curious Cocktails From Wonderland” is an inspired idea and the execution is just as inspiring! This is a beautifully designed hard-back gift book with gorgeous illustrations and photographs of 20 imaginatively crafted cocktails — each with props and accessories that speak, “Whimsy!”

I adore the Publisher’s note, so will share that here, while granting this a highly recommended 5/5 before slipping down the rabbit hole!

“Great adventures often start with a drink—including Alice’s expedition down the rabbit hole, which began with a sip of a curiously labelled tipple. Drink Me invites you to do the same; learn how to mix 20 cocktails that will fill you with wonder and childish glee at the surreal flavor combinations, while amassing the perfect selection of drinks for your own spirit-soaked Mad Hatter's tea party.

We have delved into the depths of the Pool of Tears in search of the most magical ingredients and sumptuous flavors, and after some sage advice from a helpful caterpillar, have compiled a list of recipes that would be regularly enjoyed by the inhabitants of Wonderland.

Drink Me includes concoctions for every palate and occasion, no matter your drinking predilection. Perfect pre-dinner aperitifs are in abundance, including The Queen of Hearts, a sweet, refreshing drink with bitter undertones, and Painting The Roses Red, a bubbly highball of sharp raspberry and gin flavors, softened with a hint of rose water.

We explore the hallucinogenic properties of Absinthe in our ode to the unknown, The Mushroom,a strong mix of aniseed, rose, and complex herbal flavors, while we reminisce over the taste of our childhood with drinks such as Bread and Butterfly Pudding and the Unbirthday Cake Martini. The Duchesses Soup is a refined take on the punch bowl, while we make a refreshing palate cleanser in the form of The Caucus Chaser, a sticky plum and chestnut sharpener low enough in alcohol that you can greedily gulp it without even a hint of regret.

Drink Me includes everything you need to know for throwing your own Alice in Wonderland–themed cocktail party, including cocktail party advice and techniques for mixing and decorating your drinks.

Put on your Cheshire grin and get ready to head down the rabbit hole with your copy of Drink Me in hand.”

Pub Date 18 Sep 2018

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are truly mine.

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Quite a fun little book - loved all the preliminary information including apprpriate glassware and descriptions. I know I’ll be making several of the syrups, though I’m not too sure about pancetta or turkey infused drinks -we’ll see about those. I plan to make a couple of syrups this week so I can sample ‘Painting the Roses Red’ this weekend. I know this book will be a cute and well recieved gift for any new and seasoned drinkers.
Thank you!

Drink Me! is such a beautiful little coffee table style book and I can imagine it to be quite the conversation starter at get togethers. I love the quirky Alice in Wonderland theme, the beautiful illustrations and lustrous lay out. It's all very fancy and detailed.

The cocktail recipes themselves sound exquisite and I will be certainly giving a few of them a go. The ingredients list is easy to understand whilst the method is well thought out. They are all really unique , plus each one sounds absolutely delicious. I do think that some of the ingredients are a little obscure and I can imagine a few would be difficult to track down

A kooky fun book, that would make an ideal gift for any cocktail lover.

Drink Me!
Curious Cocktails From Wonderland
by Nick Perry
Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point

Rock Point
Cooking, Food & Wine , Literary Fiction
Pub Date 18 Sep 2018


I am reviewing a copy of Drink Me through Rock Point and Netgalley!


Included in this book are twenty cocktails inspired by Alice and Wonderland! This unique book includes illustrations and cocktails with such names as off with her head, The Golden Afternoon, White Rabbit and many more.


Although I am not a drinker I found this book of recipes to be both fun and unique!


I give Drink Me four out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

As a lover of cocktails and an enthusiastic amateur mixer I found this book to be very good fun indeed.

The ingredients are sometimes obscure but this just adds to the general kookiness! Delicious sounding drinks and I look forward to trying them at our annual Christmas cocktail party.

A great book for Alice in Wonderland fans and also for anyone wanting to try making cocktails.

Each recipe is well described, and even has recipes for their own flavoured vodka ingredients ... those alone sound intriguing.

I mean ... vanilla bean and cake frosting infused vodka... what more do you need to know??? :D

This is a fun book! And would make a great gift for any lover of the classic Alice in Wonderland books. I can't wait to try to make the Golden Afternoon drink. What a fun book to add to your collection of cookbooks.

The book offers cocktails inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. It shows you the basics of cocktail making and then offers you a wide selection of cocktails for "your own spirit-soaked Mad Hatter's Tea Party", and, maybe most importantly, a section with recipes on how to create the concoctions needed to make the cocktails. You'll find out how to make ingredients like "buttered toast infused rum" and "pancetta and pink peppercorn vodka".

I'm not much for drinking cocktails, but I am sure to try out making some of the above mentioned ingredients, just because it sounds like the sort of kitchen alchemy I enjoy doing.

The illustrations and page layout are superb, too!

This is a beautiful and very creative book of cocktails and other very detailed and fancy things, like making your own syrups and liqueurs. I requested this book because I love Wonderland and alcohol, but these recipes are too fancy for me to attempt -- however, I'd gladly drink anything from this book if someone else made it for me! My one complaint would be that I wish there's been photos of the cocktails, not just Wonderland artwork. When I make 'mixed drinks' I like to see what it ought to look like when completed.

I actually liked this book and was drawn in enough that I would purchase a physical copy! Really enjoyed it!

This whimsical collection of drinks would fit perfectly in any adult;t Alice in Wonderland party! These drinks are unique and taking their flavors from the Alice in Wonderland books. I like how they included recipes for syrups as well as giving you the basics of equipment as well as how to make ingredients that give these drinks their pop.
I didn't like not having picture for the drinks as part of the Alice world is that it is visually striking.

Although I have taken bartending courses I am not an alcohol drinker. I will use alcohol in cooking and have been forever enchanted with the stories by Lewis Carroll.
This is a beautiful book that makes an excellent addition to any Wonderland collectors shelves.

Besides sharing thoughts and connections with the characters and stories of Alice in Wonderland, this book clearly explains tips, techniques and concepts of drink creation and mixing.
I had no knowledge of fat-washing before this book.

It will be difficult to choose a favorite flavor concoction.