8 New Cocktail and Wine Books That'll Help You Break Out of Your Drink Rut

Award-winning bartender Natasha David's book is full of creative, aperitif-style drink recipes with low or no alcohol. David takes full advantage of low-proof spirits, liqueurs, wines, and flavorful infusions to create complex craft cocktails and mocktails. The book is divided into four sections: Gulpabale Thirst Quenchers, Party Starters, Decadent Treats, and Slow Sippers, so there's truly a drink to be discovered for every occasion. This book is set to be released in April 2022, but is available for preorder now.

This book from Claridge's Hotel in London contains over 500 recipes for major cocktail hour inspiration. Co-authored by Claridge's Director of Bars Denis Broci and Director of Mixology Nathan McCarley-O'Neill, this bartender's bible details the history of Claridge's and the art of carefully crafted cocktails. There are five sections: Champagne & Sparkling, Stirred & Complex, Short & Sharp, Long & Refreshing, and No & Low (low- or no-alcohol drinks), so you can pick the drink that appeals to your mood and tastes. This cocktail book is set to be released in April 2022, but is available for preorder now.

Dressed to Swill is full of of 60 original and easy-to-make cocktails with a side of sartorial history. Each cocktail is named after a fashion icon, including fashion designers, models, photographers, stylists, or influencers. Each cocktail recipe includes a brief biography about the person, their contribution to the fashion world, and fun details about their life. From Kim Kardashian and André Leon Talley to Coco Chanel and RuPaul, there's a cocktail recipe for every mood. This cocktail book is set to be released in April 2022, but is available for preorder now.

This isn't an ordinary wine book. The creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 was the benchmark for wine quality around the globe. Today, 61 reds of the Médoc and the 27 whites of Sauternes are considered the finest wines in the world. This book offers history on these wines, along with the stories behind the domaines and vineyards in which they're grown.

This clever cocktail book takes drinks from your favorite movies and TV shows and details how to make them. Recreate the White Russian from The Big Lebowski, a martini from the James Bond movies, or a magical potion from Harry Potter. Cocktail Chemistry ensures that you'll have the perfect drink for every movie marathon. This cocktail book is set to be released in May 2022, but is available for preorder now.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about bartending from mixologist Toby Maloney and the team at Chicago cocktail bar The Violet Hour. From classic cocktail recipes to creating cocktails on the fly with limited ingredients, this book will help you take your skills to the next level. You'll also learn how to add complexity and sophistication to your drinks through balance, texture, aroma, and temperature. This cocktail book will be released in June 2022, but is available for preorder now.

Think of this book as your Italian wine bible. Written by Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker and restaurateur Joe Campanale, Vino dives into Italy's 20 wine regions and instantly transports readers through its colorful stories, winemaker profiles, imagery and more. This book will be released in April 2022, but is available for preorder now.

If you've ever wondered which wine to pair with Thai takeout or BBQ, you're certainly not alone. Wine Pairing Party dives into 16 wine profiles to suggest perfect food pairings for each varietal (and why they work so well together). Learn why things like Champagne and french fries pair so well together, or why a floral rosé is the perfect complement to za'atar-spiced pita chips.