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Here's drinking with you, kid We know your type. You love the smell of napalm in the morning, you see dead people, and you're the king (or queen!) of the world. No matter your cinematic stripe, there's a beverage (or ten) tailor-made just for you.A perfect gift for film buffs and a terrific twist on movie nights, Gone with the Gin is the ultimate cocktail book for die-hard silver screen aficionados who prefer to be shaken, not stirred. Included within are 50 delicious drinks,paired with winking commentary on history's most quotable films,plus an All-Star lineup of drinking games, movie-themed munchies, and illustrations throughout. So go ahead, make my drink.
About the author
Tim Federle is the bestselling author of the Tequila Mockingbird series of cocktail recipe books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide. He is also the Emmy-nominated writer/director behind TV shows and movies like High School Musical: the Musical: the Series and Better Nate Than Ever. He lives and drinks in Los Angeles.
Summary
Here’s drinking with you, kid! From bestselling author Tim Federle (Tequila Mockingbird) comes this much anticipated sequel, a red carpet-worthy cocktail book for film buffs and movie enthusiasts everywhere. This one is for the Hollywood cinephiles with a refined palate for cheeky, quality cocktails.
Please, find a seat on the aisle (preferably one with a cup holder) and silence your cell phones. We’ve meticulously mixed a mouthwatering assortment of tipsy tributes so diverse and wide-ranging, you could line the shelves of an abandoned Blockbuster with these drinks—twice. The perfect gift for mixologists and moviegoers, Gone with the Gin is a terrific twist on movie nights that includes 50 delicious drinks and whimsical illustrations throughout.
No matter your cinematic stripe, there’s a beverage (or ten) tailor-made just for you. For moviegoers who never leave their house without Kleenex, get ready to cry-slash-chug your way through history’s most delectable dramas, like the Ti-tonic. If you’d rather cackle than cry, we’ve got you covered with You’ve Got Ale. If you’re looking for a scream, say “Cheeeers, Johnny!” to The Moon-Shining. And if you like your cocktails sprinkled with song, Sippin’ in the Rain will have you dancing out of your seat—for another round.
In addition to winking commentary on Hollywood’s most quotable films, there are also recipes for movie-themed munchies, and we heard The Silence of the Lamb Burgers pair well with a nice chianti. So go ahead, make my drink. Even if you don’t know every line from every movie, tonight you’re gonna drink like you do.
Drinks include:
- A Sidecar Named Desire
- Indiana Jones and The Shirley Temple of Doom
- Do the Rye Thing
- Fight Club Soda
- Bloody Mary Poppins
- The Big Le-Brewski
- Monty Python and the Stoli Grail
and more!
Foreword
Tequila Mockingbird has sold a whopping 120,000+ copies since its publication in April 2013. Gone with the Gin is a natural follow-up and promises to be the ultimate cocktail book for drink lovers and silver screen aficionados everywhere.
