Hardcover|192 pages

Fine art meets mixology in this sophisticated cocktail book that pairs drink recipes and beverage history with stunning still-life oil paintings, perfect for taking the “art” of drinking to the next level.

As they say, “Wedrinkfirst with our eyes.” If you believe there is an art to drinking well, then pairing cocktail recipes with still-life oil paintings is a natural next step. Still-life artist Todd M. Casey, journalist Christine Sismondo, and author James Waller are the all-star team behindCocktails, A Still Life.Bringing together 60 of Caseys contemporary hand-painted images paired with dozens of delicious cocktail recipes, the three-author team offers a satisfying deep-dive into each drink complete with a great classic cocktail recipe and a painted representation. Each drink tells a story, making this a truly unique cocktail-making guide attracting the eye, mind, and palate, and focused squarelyon the art. Drinks include:

• Mai Tai
• Gimlet
• Bloody Mary
• Mojito
• French 75
• Ramos Gin Fizz
• Mint Julep

and more.

Both a beautiful masterpiece and a useful guide,Cocktails, A Still Lifeis not just for cocktail nerds, but also for those who enjoy finely crafted artandfinely crafted beverages.