Where botany meets booze, things are bound to get interesting! 🌿🍸
Ever wondered how a humble agave plant becomes tequila, how barley transforms into Scotch, or why certain herbs and flowers make the perfect cocktail ingredients?
Welcome to The Drunken Botanist, where bestselling author Amy Stewart takes readers on a fascinating journey through the botanical world behind our favorite spirits, cocktails, and libations.
This beautifully illustrated 10th Anniversary Edition of the New York Times bestseller explores the extraordinary plants that have shaped the history of alcohol, from familiar fruits and fragrant herbs to unexpected flowers, trees, and fungi.
Part botanical encyclopedia, part cocktail guide, and entirely fascinating, this book reveals how centuries of curiosity, creativity, and experimentation transformed everyday plants into some of the world’s most beloved drinks.
And because learning about plants is even more fun when you can put them to delicious use, this updated edition includes more than 50 cocktail recipes and a special guide to creating your very own cocktail garden!
Whether you’re a home bartender, enthusiastic gardener, or simply someone who appreciates a beautifully crafted cocktail, The Drunken Botanist offers a fresh perspective on what goes into your glass.
What Makes This Book Special
🌿 A Fascinating Botanical Journey: Discover the plants, flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, and fungi behind some of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverages.
🍸 50+ Cocktail Recipes: Explore creative drinks inspired by the botanical ingredients that make them special.
🌱 Grow Your Own Cocktail Garden: The updated anniversary edition includes guidance for cultivating ingredients to elevate your home bartending.
📖 10th Anniversary Edition: A refreshed edition of Amy Stewart’s New York Times bestseller.
🌸 Beautiful Botanical Illustrations: Detailed vintage-inspired artwork celebrates the natural ingredients behind your favorite spirits.
🥃 From Garden to Glass: Learn how plants such as agave, barley, sugarcane, and corn become tequila, Scotch, rum, and bourbon.
🍋 Creative Cocktail Inspiration: Discover unexpected ways to incorporate fresh herbs, fragrant flowers, and seasonal fruits into your drinks.
🎁 A Unique Gift: Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts, gardeners, plant lovers, home bartenders, and anyone who appreciates a little science with their spirits.
A Peek Inside
Discover fascinating botanical information alongside creative cocktail recipes, including:
The Geranium: A fragrant gin cocktail featuring rose-scented geranium leaves, lemon, and botanical-infused syrup.
Blackberry Fizz: A refreshing combination of gin or whiskey, blackberry liqueur, lemon, and a splash of beer.
Grow What You Love: Explore the benefits of cultivating unusual herbs, flowers, and fruits for homemade cocktails.
Create Your Own Cocktail Garden: Learn how even a small patio or balcony can become a source of fresh ingredients for your home bar.
Product Details
Title: The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World’s Great Drinks
Author: Amy Stewart
Edition: 10th Anniversary Edition
Format: Book
Dimensions: 6.3” W × 8.4” H (16 × 21.3 cm)
Recipes: More than 50 cocktail recipes
Special Features: Updated anniversary edition featuring a cocktail gardening guide
Topics: Botanical Cocktails, Spirits, Gardening, Cocktail Ingredients, Mixology & Entertaining
Perfect For: Cocktail enthusiasts, gardeners, plant lovers, home bartenders, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, birthdays, and unique gifts for cocktail lovers.
Because the best cocktails have roots… literally!
Grow something fabulous. Mix something delicious. Get Tipsyish. 🍸🌿
