If you're looking for a cocktail recipe book with a difference then you'll find it here! Curious cocktails from Wonderland contains exactly what it says. This is a fun but thorough book of cocktail recipes based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In three parts: 'Introduction' has some useful basic information; 'Cocktails' contains recipes for many truly unusual concoctions; and 'Batch Recipes' which offers ideas for syrups, liqueurs, infused spirits, etc. A really quirky addition to your cocktail book collection. Thank you to Net Galley and Quarto publishing for an ARC.

Not only is this a fabulous tribute to Lewis Carroll's ALICE IN WONDERLAND, but it's a great resource for mixologists, aspiring or expert. The first section describes how different types of liqueurs are made and then section two dives right into the cocktail recipes. The third section provides recipes for producing batch liqueurs, as well. The artwork was fun to look at while browsing the recipes, and I am definitely inspired!

Love, love, love this book! It's filled with such unusual ideas for creative cocktails. And so many alcohol free options. I am especially happy with the recipes for popular mixers - I can make my own now! Best of all, it doesn't matter -at all- if you are an "Alice in Wonderland" aficionado, everyone will enjoy the yummy factor in these recipes. Both the title and the cover art are great too. OK, I've waited long enough... I'm headed to the kitchen to make Lemon and Sage Syrup!

Perfect for any ALICE IN WONDERLAND fan looking to throw a tipsy tea party, this cocktail book not only has themed drinks, but also the recipes for all the themed syrups to add to them. Cannot wait to make "The Caterpillar's Hookah" at our next picnic with friends! So happy I found this book.

Absolutely GORGEOUS book that's worth buying just because it's so beautiful!
I wish the ingredients were a little easier to get where I live, but it's definitely a gorgeous book. I'm actually considering getting a physical copy. It's truly gorgeous!

Serious cocktails included. Some lovely ideas but you really need a seriously stocked alcohol cabinet. It would cost me a lot of money to purchase half the alcohol needed to make these drinks.
A good inclusion if you own a bar and have access to such drinks on your shelf just not in the everyday home.

I decided to read this book not because I love cocktail making (though I'm a fan of cocktail drinking!) but because I absolutely LOVE all things Alice in Wonderland. This book is so beautifully decorated and each recipe is thoughtfully constructed to fit with Carroll's book - everything from a cocktail's title (particular favourites include: Curiouser and Curaçao and The Frumious BanderSnaps!) to its ingredients have been very cleverly put together. Everything is perfect, right down to the choice of font.

I would absolutely buy this book for another Wonderland fan, or indeed for someone who likes putting together unusual cocktails. Before each cocktail is a description of its inspiration that adds to the experience. For example, the introduction to a drink called the White Rabbit tells us:

"This drink has a thick, creamy texture and a well-balanced taste the blends the vanilla sweetness of the buttercream with the tart of the Gooseberry and a touch of floral elderflower, while it's crisp white colour is perfectly reminiscent of our furry friend."

Thankfully, there are metric and imperial measurements throughout so there's no need to have a conversion chart in front of you while attempting the recipes.

It's a shame there are no "Eat me" treats to go with the drinks presented here... perhaps that's the next book? Meanwhile, I'm very glad I'll be able to try the authors' pop-up bars in London and will be keeping an eye out for Paloma Drinks Co.

Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing and the authors for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Not only is this a perfectly beautiful cocktail tribute to Alice in Wonderland, it’s a good starter book for anyone wanting to take up cocktail making. Not only does the book give you an introduction that includes types of ice and mixing methods, but the book also gives you batch recipes for syrups and flavoured spirits.