I am really impressed and mildly amazed at the broad array of drinks (both alcoholic and non) from a very broad array of literary and cultural icons as disparate as World of Warcraft, LotR, Harry Potter, Red Dwarf ( <3 ), Pern, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 1984, Redwall, and more more more. The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster is here, because of course it is, but less expected were Rakajino, Nuka-Cola Quantum, and Oosquai.
The book includes syrups and partial ingredients for making the drinks as well as glassware and treatments such as ice effects, rimmiing the barware, citrus peels, and flambe to impress. The recipes themselves are easy to read and understand. They include a header bar along with prep info, yields and a description. Ingredients are listed bullet point in a sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard measures with metric measures in parentheses. Preparation instructions are enumerated step by step. Substitutions and alternative preparation or serving information are given in a footer bar at the end of the recipe.
The book includes a cross referenced index which lists individual ingredients (and authors/literary references). The photography and illustration included in the book are -wonderful-, and the nerdy geeky commentary is amazing. The author is a geek, indeed.
Really really worthwhile effort and a great collection. This would elevate the next D&D or LAN or geeky movie night (when we're allowed to safely gather again) to the next level for sure.
Five stars. Shut up and take my money!!
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes. (But am seriously buying my own copy with my own money).
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