The Sassy Bookworm
Book Review: Yule Need a Drink by Editors of Cider Mill Press ššø
Rating: āāāā
I picked up Yule Need a Drink expecting a cute gimmick and got a full-on survival guide in a book jacket that is basically holiday cheer with a corkscrew. First things first: that cover is delightful. It practically whispers, āTake me to the couch, put on a Christmas movie, and donāt come back until you can tolerate Aunt Margeās fruitcake.ā It set the tone perfectlyāfestive, flirty, and a little bit dangerous. ššāØ
The premise is deliciously simple: more than 100 holiday cocktails that are specifically engineered to make the season tolerable, if not outright festive. Whether youāre dealing with surprise in-laws, elbow-to-elbow mall shopping, or the emotional chaos of the ālast-minute-Christmasā countdown, thereās a concoction for every cringe-worthy, cozy, or chaotic moment. Solo night with Love Actually on loop in your fluffiest pajamas? Thereās a comforting tipple for that. Accidentally invited to a snooty party where the champagne is underwhelming? Thereās a recipe guaranteed to outshine it. Awkward office Secret Santa sock gifts? Yepāmix one of these and theyāll look like a thoughtful present in comparison. And for anyone bracing for Grandmaās third-degree interrogation about your relationship statusāwell, the book practically hands you a cocktail and a comedic one-liner. š¹š¬š§¦
What makes this more than just another recipe compendium is the personality running through every page. The editors (and their merry gaggle of recipe names) have the humor dialed to ācheeky.ā Puns like āNog Yourself Out,ā āPour Some Mulling on Me,ā āButter Late than Sober,ā and āMartini, Naughty and Stirredā are everywhere, and Iām not ashamed to admit I laughed out loud multiple times while measuring bitters. The writing knows the exact brand of holiday exhaustion we all secretly endure and turns it into something to be celebratedāideally with a garnish and a festive rim. ššš
As for the drinks themselves: solid. The recipes are clear, doable, and yield genuinely tasty results. These arenāt just Instagram propsāthese are sippable, shareable, and seasonally satisfying. From warm, spiced crowd-pleasers to boozy twists on classics, thereās a nice variety so you can match the right drink to your particular holiday calamity (or triumph). š„š„š„
Bottom line: Yule Need a Drink is the perfect addition to your seasonal shelf if you like your holidays with a wink, a snarky footnote, and a cocktail umbrella. Itās equal parts lifesaver and party starterāideal for gifting, selfishly keeping, or sliding onto the counter before that family Zoom starts. If you want to make your yuletide a little less frazzled and a lot more festive, this book will be pouring you a very merry lifeline. Cheers to surviving the seasonāone cheeky cocktail at a time. šøšš„³
ā ļøThis review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may varyā ļø
Originally posted at tinyurl.com.
Book Review: Yule Need a Drink by Editors of Cider Mill Press ššø
Rating: āāāā
I picked up Yule Need a Drink expecting a cute gimmick and got a full-on survival guide in a book jacket that is basically holiday cheer with a corkscrew. First things first: that cover is delightful. It practically whispers, āTake me to the couch, put on a Christmas movie, and donāt come back until you can tolerate Aunt Margeās fruitcake.ā It set the tone perfectlyāfestive, flirty, and a little bit dangerous. ššāØ
The premise is deliciously simple: more than 100 holiday cocktails that are specifically engineered to make the season tolerable, if not outright festive. Whether youāre dealing with surprise in-laws, elbow-to-elbow mall shopping, or the emotional chaos of the ālast-minute-Christmasā countdown, thereās a concoction for every cringe-worthy, cozy, or chaotic moment. Solo night with Love Actually on loop in your fluffiest pajamas? Thereās a comforting tipple for that. Accidentally invited to a snooty party where the champagne is underwhelming? Thereās a recipe guaranteed to outshine it. Awkward office Secret Santa sock gifts? Yepāmix one of these and theyāll look like a thoughtful present in comparison. And for anyone bracing for Grandmaās third-degree interrogation about your relationship statusāwell, the book practically hands you a cocktail and a comedic one-liner. š¹š¬š§¦
What makes this more than just another recipe compendium is the personality running through every page. The editors (and their merry gaggle of recipe names) have the humor dialed to ācheeky.ā Puns like āNog Yourself Out,ā āPour Some Mulling on Me,ā āButter Late than Sober,ā and āMartini, Naughty and Stirredā are everywhere, and Iām not ashamed to admit I laughed out loud multiple times while measuring bitters. The writing knows the exact brand of holiday exhaustion we all secretly endure and turns it into something to be celebratedāideally with a garnish and a festive rim. ššš
As for the drinks themselves: solid. The recipes are clear, doable, and yield genuinely tasty results. These arenāt just Instagram propsāthese are sippable, shareable, and seasonally satisfying. From warm, spiced crowd-pleasers to boozy twists on classics, thereās a nice variety so you can match the right drink to your particular holiday calamity (or triumph). š„š„š„
Bottom line: Yule Need a Drink is the perfect addition to your seasonal shelf if you like your holidays with a wink, a snarky footnote, and a cocktail umbrella. Itās equal parts lifesaver and party starterāideal for gifting, selfishly keeping, or sliding onto the counter before that family Zoom starts. If you want to make your yuletide a little less frazzled and a lot more festive, this book will be pouring you a very merry lifeline. Cheers to surviving the seasonāone cheeky cocktail at a time. šøšš„³
ā ļøThis review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may varyā ļø
Originally posted at tinyurl.com.