Over eighty stylish cocktail recipes, designed for home mixologists ready to shake, stir, and sip on the savory side of life!

If you like your drinks with a spicy kick, an umami depth, a salty tang, an herbal freshness, or a smoky finish, then these are the recipes for you.

Say goodbye to sickly sweet drinks and instead embrace flavors that are refined, balanced, and modern.

Some recipes are modern twists on the classics—like a Dirty Martini or Bloody Mary—while others are inventive new originals, including a Pickled Ginger Margarita, Tomato Spritz, Salted Peanut Mai Tai, Miso Maple Old Fashioned, and a Cucumber Basil Smash. 

Amy Traynor is an experienced home mixologist, with all her drinks designed to be made easily at home, whether for your Friday night happy hour, a sophisticated party, or boozy brunch. As well as the recipes, she provides her essential guidance on spirits, glassware, and garnishes, as well as step-by-step guidance for advanced techniques such as smoking and fat washing.

About The Author

Amy Traynor, known as Moody Mixologist, is a cocktail creator and photographer with over 200,000 followers. Her visually striking and accessible creations are designed for home bartenders to recreate with confidence. She is also the author of The Essential Bar Book for Home Mixologists and Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails.