New York drinks’ journalist Kathryn Maier takes us through the history of New York cocktails, with more than 60 recipes to make at home.

NYC Cocktails takes us back to the beginning of New York’s cocktail scene, to the grand hotels of the nineteenth century and the creation of the Manhattan, Martini, Clover Club, and Gin & It. Fast-forward to the ’80s and indulge in a Cosmopolitan, Naked and Famous, Ritz Cocktail, or an Old Cuban to the sound of Yacht Rock, before staggering your way into the twenty-first century to sample the contemporary creations that are sure to become classics in their own right.

With a handy guide to glassware and garnishes, plus stunning illustrations of the cocktails, New York bars, and some of the people who inspired or invented particular drinks, NYC Cocktails is a beautiful, authoritative guide to making some of the world’s best drinks.

About The Author

Kathryn Maier is a writer and editor specializing in luxury lifestyle content with a focus on food, drinks, and travel, previously holding roles at Condé Nast Traveler and Robb Report. She has eaten her way around the globe, seeking out local delicacies in more than 50 countries and counting. When she’s not on the road, she can generally be found on a bar stool at one of New York City’s top cocktail bars or at home sipping fine wine with her cat on her lap. Kathryn is the author of the popular Good Taste Substack. This is her first book.

Sarah Campbell is a freelance illustrator and artist from NSW, Australia.