Congrats on 10 years of The Drunken Botanist! I enjoyed your chat with Robert Simonson, who does have a pretty great gig. My Tequila Sunrise sounds delish (as does the Red Hook Royale, which I'd not heard of).
We're just getting into cocktails after being dedicated beer drinkers for many years. It's challenging, but fun, because of all the choices and combinations!
What a delightful topic! Cocktails have been a part of social settings for quite some time. Love that they pair so well with themes now. A favorite phrase of mine is “sips and nibbles”. Cheers!
A long time fan. 10 years ago I took my first (and sadly) my last botanical trip to England visiting gardens "of note" . I happened to be traveling with a group of fine botanists from all over Europe. One colleague from the Netherlands had TDB tucked into their pack. I had TDB in my pack. It soon became clear that the newly released TDB was tucked into 9 of the 15 travellers on this trip. Somehow, in a moment misguided, shameful, nationalistic or maybe californialistic pride I thought Amy Stewart belonged to CA. I was bringing something new to the group. Nope. And as I left and going to my gate out of the corner of my eye, I spied The Druken Botanist in the shop displays at Heathrow, lots of displays along with Duty Free inticements. Sigh, I ordered an adult beverage on the plane and gave my book to the airline host who had not "yet" had a chance to buy it.
I loved both of your journeys to writing these books! I would love to win these books to give to my 81 yo dad who has always been a gardener, but only recently got interested in cocktails☺️ Thanks for the chance!
Happy 10 Years to you and The Drunken Botanist!
Congrats on 10 years of The Drunken Botanist! I enjoyed your chat with Robert Simonson, who does have a pretty great gig. My Tequila Sunrise sounds delish (as does the Red Hook Royale, which I'd not heard of).
I maybe have 3 cocktails a year but after reading this I feel I’m missing out!
Cheers, to the good life!
We're just getting into cocktails after being dedicated beer drinkers for many years. It's challenging, but fun, because of all the choices and combinations!
Write on!
Congratulations on 10 fabulous years!!!
What a delightful topic! Cocktails have been a part of social settings for quite some time. Love that they pair so well with themes now. A favorite phrase of mine is “sips and nibbles”. Cheers!
Would love to be the happy winner of these two books.
This was a great read -- glad to know a little more about how you do all that you do. And the book looks great!
I love discovering & trying new cocktail recipes. Thank you!
Love this interview! I miss Tales of the Cocktail ... it's been a while.
Same!
I really enjoy your artful posts and commentary! Would love to be the recipient of either of these books!
A long time fan. 10 years ago I took my first (and sadly) my last botanical trip to England visiting gardens "of note" . I happened to be traveling with a group of fine botanists from all over Europe. One colleague from the Netherlands had TDB tucked into their pack. I had TDB in my pack. It soon became clear that the newly released TDB was tucked into 9 of the 15 travellers on this trip. Somehow, in a moment misguided, shameful, nationalistic or maybe californialistic pride I thought Amy Stewart belonged to CA. I was bringing something new to the group. Nope. And as I left and going to my gate out of the corner of my eye, I spied The Druken Botanist in the shop displays at Heathrow, lots of displays along with Duty Free inticements. Sigh, I ordered an adult beverage on the plane and gave my book to the airline host who had not "yet" had a chance to buy it.
Oh that's amazing!
No, YOU are amazing.
Have you ever been back to Tales of the Cocktail? I've been once, in 2011.
I think my last time was 2013 or 2014? I was going every year for a while there.
I loved both of your journeys to writing these books! I would love to win these books to give to my 81 yo dad who has always been a gardener, but only recently got interested in cocktails☺️ Thanks for the chance!