The United States of Cocktails; Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia), Reviewed

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 If you enjoy cocktails, if you have friends and family who enjoy cocktails, if you can spell “cocktails,” you are going to love the latest in Abrams offerings, The United States of Cocktails; Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia) by Brian Bartels.

This is a delightful trek through all 50 of the United States and the bars that populate each one of them. Old bars, new bars, the hippest bars, the oddest bars, neighborhood watering holes, they’re all here. Brian Bartels is an engaging and knowledgeable storyteller, providing fun and factual information on every state, every establishment visited, and recipes as well.

In addition to being a valuable resource, it is full of whimsical illustrations, lots of fun trivia, and one of the most comprehensive indexes that I have ever seen. The book itself is divided into regions with page edges tinted in different shades for quick and easy reference. Whether you’re craving Blood on the Leaves from the South, a Sage Gimlet from the Midwest, or a Tuxedo from the Eastern Seaboard, you will be able to satisfy your intellectual and culinary curiosities.

 

 With the holiday season coming up, I can’t imagine a more perfect gift for anyone in your life of legal age.

 Recommended.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Abrams as a part of their Abrams Dinner Party Program in exchange for an honest review.