Pour Me Another: 250 Ways to Find Your Favorite Drink
Pour Me Another

Choose your own cocktail adventure:  Use the drinks you already love to explore a world of delicious new spirits, combinations, and flavors.

You know what you like to drink—but what’s next?  Expert mixologist and James Beard Award-winning editorial director of Milk Street, J.M. Hirsch, has the answer in Pour Me Another, where every recipe helps you choose your next drink.

  • Consider the rum Mojito. If that’s your go-to, you might not consider yourself a bourbon drinker.  But a whiskey Mint Julep delivers many of the same refreshing, minty notes.  And from there it’s a short jump to a vodka Mint Fizz, which livens things up with lemon and almond syrup.
  • Or maybe you’re a bourbon Old Fashioned drinker. Pour Me Another guides you to a gin Bijou, which brings in Manhattan-like notes. Then try a Vieux Carré, with herbal notes atop peppery rye. Soon you’re sipping a Mexican Vieux Carré, which uses tequila for a similar rich and spicy effect.
  • If a Gin & Tonic is more your speed, head toward tropical territory with a gingery Lime in de Coconut.  Like that one? Go for a Coconut-Lime Daiquiri next.
  • Everyone loves a Margarita, but have you tried the Manhattan-inspired La Rosita?
  • Discover the versatility of vodka with a cousin to the Martini, in the botanical Stupid Cupid.

No matter your taste or liquor of choice, Pour Me Another guides you to a new world of drinks you’ll love.  It’s an essential handbook for cocktail lovers and home mixologists everywhere.

Author:

J. M. Hirsch

publisher:

Voracious

language:

English

Number of pages:

304 pp.

Print date:

2022

Casablanca Review:

If you're new to cocktails or just starting to explore what you really enjoy drinking, Pour Me Another is a fantastic guide for the cocktail curious. This book serves as both an educational tool and a fun journey through the world of mixology.

What makes it stand out? It opens with a clever nod to the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books from the ‘80s and ‘90s. That reference sets the tone: you start with a spirit you enjoy—vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, etc.—and then follow flavor pathways to discover drinks that match your taste.

Rather than just listing cocktails, the book organizes them by flavor profiles like:

  • Refreshing
  • Creamy
  • Fruity
  • Sweet
  • Sour
  • Herbal
  • Bitter
  • Spicy
  • Smoky
  • Warm
  • Strong

By mixing and matching these traits, the book provides a clear road map to your next favorite drink—perfect for beginners who aren’t sure what to try next.

Note for print buyers: The physical edition has small text, which may be difficult to read for some. If that’s a concern, the Kindle version is a great alternative, offering adjustable fonts and zoom features.

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