Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist Kindle Edition

I purchased book for a gift for the "person who has everything, and can buy whatever they want". I got a phone call, a picture text and a voicemail full of laughter and happiness when they opened this gift from me, and said it was the best gift ever and would be the star of every party they host from now on! It's funny, pretty and full of great anecdotes and of course, cocktail recipes!

This book has more literary recipes, options and tips than I was expecting. So cool to the bookworm in me. Can’t wait to host a party making these drinks.

Printed in high quality and a great gift!!

The best especially if you are a FAN of “To Kill a Mockingbird” AND puns…got this for my daughter (who loves BOTH)on her 21st birthday and she totally flipped! She absolutely loved it. I liked it so much, I also purchased “Gone with the Gin by the same author! Do yourself a favor and save time …BUY BOTH BOOKS

As a huge fan of birds, puns, and the novel referenced in the title, I fell in love with this book the second I laid eyes on it, but I bought it for my father-in-law instead because I don't often drink Tequila. That said, many of these creative recipes sound downright delicious, even to me. Some are a bit fancier than others and would require some planning ahead, but plenty can be whipped up quickly from common ingredients.I've especially enjoyed perusing the clever drink names. Each one is a pun on a classic work of literature, and many have made me laugh out loud. Drankenstein was a particular favorite. The whole book is delightfully humorous, and the layout is thoughtfully done as well. It's really a joy to look through. There are pictures and other sorts of content mixed in to keep things fresh throughout, including some drinking game suggestions. To top it off, the book has a nice hardback cover and sturdy pages. I'm super pleased with the quality, especially for the price. It's going to make a fantastic gift.

This may be my favorite purchase on Amazon. If you already know how to make drinks, it’s an absolute breeze to follow the brief recipes (they are brief but I got this book for all the literary puns). If you don’t know how to mix very well, that’s okay! It’s all trial and error anyways (google is a great friend).Not every cocktail will have a picture, and in fact, the pictures are beautiful illustrations that don’t show you what the drink will look like. The illustrations are funny and beautifully drawn.Note that the book is small, maybe a little smaller than you may think. That being said, I prefer the size because it’s a dainty addition to your bar cart or counter.The only issue I’ve found is that the pages are rather stiff and one of the corners was slightly dented.All I know is that this book is a little over 7 dollars and is a perfect gift for yourself or other English nerds

The cover/title is what sold me. Cute!

Provided by: The Book Bar.coTake note book clubs, fans of classic literature, people who like getting wasted on a Wednesday. Tim Federle has managed to mingle the two most important elements in my life (well, right up there with life, love, family & friends); drinks & a good read.I grabbed the book and really had no idea what to expect. Was it a book about books? Was it a book about drinks? Didn't matter. It had an excellent title and awesome cover art.So grab a glass, already. Let's get a little stupid and look a little smart. Even if you don't have a BA in English, tonight you're gonna drink like you do.Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 152-153). Running Press. Kindle Edition.So as I was standing in a 2 hour long line to get my kids into the latest mini build at our local Lego store when I started this magnificent journey through memories of reads from the past (required reads) and drinks yet to be enjoyed. I laughed out loud, much to the chagrin of my fellow line loiterers, and I think I dog-eared (technically speaking, that little blue life-saver on Kindle) pretty much every single dink mentioned.(LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAHLÚA; LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA (1985) BY GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ)Never settle . . . even for a doctor . . . with a hot accent. Otherwise, you could go a half-century till you find the real thing. In Márquez's version of romance, the zipper-straining desire of a trio of lovebirds is practically an illness, eating his characters from the inside out.Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 338-340). Running Press. Kindle Edition.I don't know if Federle approached every classical book he could summarize and paired it with a drink or got sloshed on a drink a night and paraphrased a book he grabbed off the shelf and conjoined the two. I wish I had this capability. No wait... I do, kinda, every Friday on this blog. Anywho, I would be one/eleventy-hundredth the brilliant mind as Tim if I could stop testing these drinks and reread/'buy now with 1-click' the books he references.(A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S BEAM; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (CIRCA 1600) BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE)Take two parts Ren Faire and one part Greek mythology, add a liberal dash of forest-dwelling nymphs, and you've got Shakespeare's whimsical meditation on love and lunacy. An amateur might toast this oft-produced play with two melatonin and a gulp of cough syrup, but Lord, only a foolish mortal would try that-- this is a dream, not a blackout. You'll want to stay upright, if drowsily so, for a light, vegetation-heavy drink that will keep you skimming all five acts before a proper fairy-blessed slumber. You might just wake up in love..Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 489-495). Running Press. Kindle Edition.Seriously, Tim, if you are reading this, you are missing some major monetizing opportunities. You need to hyperlink these referenced books to Amazon for instant satisfaction and one/eleventy-hundredth percent of the sale!If you not a fan of classical books, then the drinks are awesome. If you not a fan of drinks, what the hell are you doing on this blog? Federle will ease any fears you may have about concocting a concoction with the well thought-out index of materials and ingredients. Ingredients sound too expensive? What are you going to do with a bottle elderflower liqueur when you only need 1 ounce? Bartender Jen (Gin) suggest getting those little sample bottles they sell at her house of worship, Total Wine & More.JIGGER: For small liquid measurements. A metal hourglass shape, available in a variety of sizes. We prefer the 1-ounce-over-1 ½-ounce model-- but you should up the dosage if you're trying to get through Anna Karenina. And just drink straight from the bottle if you're attempting Walden.Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 190-192). Running Press. Kindle Edition.Have this book on hand for great party starters. You can whip up the majority of these drinks with ease and have a fantastic conversation starter as you plagiarize the awesome quotes from this book.Disclaimer: Please drink responsibly. This book is intended for people 21 years and over who know the difference between Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume.Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 12-13). Running Press. Kindle Edition.

Oh my. The perfect book for a reader and lover of cocktails like myself. I don’t even know where to start with this review. There are sections on the equipment needed, techniques, decorating, and of course ingredients. Fantastic introductions to the cocktails including book title, year published and author as well as a brief summary with some interesting facts, some clever illustrations and also a twist in the name, ie Gin Eyre (which is of course a gin based cocktail named after Jane Eyre. Also included are some lovely mocktails and some tasty nibbles, also added in are some drinking games. I’m going to have such fun with this, I can tell you that much.

Great selection of cocktails and mocktails (if you don't fancy any alcohol). There are also some recipes which are scaled up to pitcher size - ideal if you're hosting a book club or just having some friends round. There's a section at the beginning that provides an introduction cocktail making for those who aren't already acquainted with the subject, and thereafter the recipes are split into "Drinks for Dames", "Gulps for Guys", "Bevvies for Book Clubs" (pitcher recipes), "Refreshments for Recovering Readers" (mocktails), "Bar Bites for Book Hounds" (some snack recipes) and "Games for Geeks" (drinking games). Each recipe also has a short introduction which also includes a short tongue in cheek review of each book which is quite entertaining, and the back pages also include some drinking game suggestions and a metric / imperial conversion chart if you need one. I was expecting the book to be larger but it's actually pocket-sized, I would say smaller than A5, which made it very easy to wrap as a gift. Would recommend

Bought as a gift for my cocktail and book loving little brother. It is SO GOOD. The literary puns, the delicious cocktail recipes... It would be really cool to set up a book club that reads its way through all the novels referenced in this book... Obviously with the accompanying cocktails to drink at the club meeting! In fact, why haven't I done this already?!

I bought this as a present for my sister as I loved the title play on words (and she’s an English graduate). She loved it although I’m yet to hear how any of the cocktails panned out..

I bought this for my son as a Christmas gift he is very happy with it, the references between literature and cocktails is very clever. It's a good read as well as good recipes