by Sarah Becan (Author)
A fun and approachable comic book introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with tips for stocking your home bar and 60 recipes for classic drinks, from the co-author and illustrator of Let's Make Ramen! and Let's Make Dumplings!
Sarah Becan invites readers to wet their whistles in
Let's Make Cocktails! Featuring her colorful, engaging illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as juices, sodas, homemade syrups, and garnishes to always have in stock. With vivid, easy-to-follow graphics, Becan guides readers through basic techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and more. The book explores the origins, traditions, and popular legends surrounding foundational cocktails, including fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions.
With chapters organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for crafting a proper
Gin or
Vodka Martini, a refreshing
Mojito, an eye-opening
Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect
Arnold Palmer,
Fruit and Vinegar Shrub, and
Lemon, Lime & Bitters. With recipes ranging from venerated standards such as the
Manhattan and
Last Word to popular modern classics like the
Paper Plane and
Oaxaca Old Fashioned, this
Let's Make Cocktails! is an accessible guide to bringing the Craft Cocktail Renaissance into your own home.
Author Biography
Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer based in Chicago, as well as the creator of I Think You're Sauceome, a food-centric autobiographical webcomic. She illustrated the cookbook The Adventures of Fat Rice and is the co-author and illustrator of Let's Make Ramen and Let's Make Dumplings! Her work has appeared in various publications, including Saveur, Eater, Organic Life, StarChefs, and Tasting Table.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.72 x 10.01 x 6.94 IN
Publication Date: April 07, 2026
