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The New Cocktail Hour

The Essential Guide to Handcrafted Drinks (Revised & Expanded Edition)

Contributors

By André Darlington

By Tenaya Darlington

Photographs by Jason Varney

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jun 2, 2026
Page Count
328 pages
ISBN-13
9798894142616

Price

$26.00

Price

$35.00 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Hardcover (Revised) $26.00 $35.00 CAD
  2. ebook $13.99 $17.99 CAD

The essential cocktail guide from Booze & Vinyl authors André and Tenaya Darlington—now brought up to date with fresh flavors and techniques, 32 new recipes for modern tastes including mocktail and low ABV options, and more to help at-home drinks makers and professionals alike master the art of the cocktail.

André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington—sibling food & drink experts and bestselling authors—show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate by dialing back the artificial sugars and loading up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour details how to mix great craft cocktails and offers a complete history of classic recipes and spirits. This essential drinks manual includes:
  • 250 vintage and modern recipes (including many low-proof and alcohol-free options), complete with tasting notes so you know what to expect
  • Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters
  • Guidance on building a well-stocked bar
  • Seasonal ideas and recipes for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks
  • Tips for hosting craft cocktail parties at home
  • Fascinating capsule histories on ingredients and recipes


Author André Darlington

André Darlington

About the Author

André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington are the co-authors of Booze & Vinyl, Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2, and Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus.
 
André Darlington is a food, drinks, and lifestyle writer based in North Carolina. He is the author of Bar MenuBooze CruiseForbidden Cocktails, and Booze & Vinyl Country, among other food-and-drink titles.

Tenaya Darlington is a food writer and educator in Philadelphia. She is the author of The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and Madame Fromage’s Adventures in Cheese.

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Tenaya Darlington

About the Author

Andre and Tenaya Darlington are coauthors of The New Cocktail Hour and Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus. They grew up flipping their parents’ records on a Thorens turntable. Follow them at http://www.thedarlingtons.com.

Andre is a drinks, food, and travel writer. He has been an award-winning restaurant critic and wine and cocktail columnist. In a former life, he was a bass player and DJ. He is also the author of the Booze & Vinyl titles, as well as Bar Menu, Booze Cruise and more.

Tenaya is a food writer, blogger, journalist, and educator in Philadelphia. She pens the blog Madame Fromage (madamefromageblog.com) and is the author of The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese. By day, she teaches writing at Saint Joseph’s University.

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