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Front cover of Killer Cocktails by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi featuring ornate purple, black, and cream gothic-inspired artwork, a skeleton cameo, and decorative vintage-style lettering.

Killer Cocktails | True Crime Cocktail & Mocktail Recipe Book

$29.00

Why We Love This Piece

Because we love a cocktail with a little personality, and this book has enough scandal to fill an entire happy hour! We’re obsessed with the combination of fascinating true crime stories, clever cocktail recipes, and that gorgeous vintage-inspired cover. It’s mysterious, a little macabre, and wonderfully unexpected. We especially love that it includes mocktails, making it a fun find for everyone at the party. Whether you’re hosting a murder mystery evening, styling a spooky home bar, or shopping for the true crime enthusiast who has everything, this book is an absolute killer addition to your collection.

Serving cocktails with a criminally good twist. 💀🍸

Some like their cocktails shaken. Others prefer them with a side of scandal.

Enter the deliciously dark world of Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals, a wickedly entertaining cocktail and mocktail recipe book from Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi, hosts of the popular true crime podcast Criminalia.

Combining fascinating criminal history with creative drink recipes, this one-of-a-kind book serves up a spirited journey through the lives and misdeeds of history’s most notorious, mysterious, and often overlooked criminals.

From scandalous schemes and shocking betrayals to infamous crimes and curious characters, each story provides the inspiration for a cleverly crafted cocktail or mocktail.

Because nothing pairs with a juicy historical scandal quite like a killer drink.

Whether you’re a devoted true crime enthusiast, a cocktail connoisseur, or simply someone who appreciates a delightfully twisted conversation starter, this book delivers an entertaining mix of history, mystery, and mixology.

What’s Inside?

  • True crime-inspired cocktails: Creative drink recipes inspired by fascinating criminals and their notorious exploits.
  • Mocktail recipes: Alcohol-free options so everyone can join the intrigue.
  • Criminally fascinating history: Discover stories of infamous and lesser-known criminals throughout history.
  • Creative cocktail inspiration: Unexpected ingredients and clever combinations inspired by scandalous stories.
  • A unique twist on entertaining: Perfect for true crime watch parties, murder mystery nights, Halloween gatherings, or a delightfully dark happy hour.
  • Vintage-inspired design: A striking purple, black, and cream cover with ornate gothic-style details.

Product Details


  • Title: Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals
  • Authors: Holly Frey & Maria Trimarchi
  • Presented by: Criminalia Podcast
  • Category: Cocktail & Mocktail Recipe Book
  • Theme: True Crime, Criminal History & Mixology
  • Dimensions: 7.7” × 9.6” (19.6 × 24.4 cm)
  • Includes: Cocktail recipes, mocktail recipes, and historical crime stories
  • Perfect For: True crime lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, Halloween entertaining, murder mystery parties, birthdays, hostess gifts, and unique gift giving


A killer gift for anyone who loves their cocktails strong, their history scandalous, and their happy hour a little mysterious.


Proceed with caution. These cocktails are criminally tempting. 💀

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