The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion

First published in 2003, The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion offers mixed drinks for virtually every situation imaginable. Getting married? Got a new job? Been a long day? Need to lose weight? Whatever the occasion, we’ve got the libation—complete with recipes, secrets, and tips. This new edition is updated with a fresh design and a host of all-new occasions (at last, you’ll know what to drink if you’re watching Mad Men with your coworkers). 

Loaded with recipes for Margaritas, White Russians, Gin Rickeys, Harvey Wallbangers, Cosmopolitans, and 145 other favorites, The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion is comprehensive enough to be the only bar book you’ll ever need.

“Top-notch suggestions and recipes along with history lessons, tips and drinking-game ideas. Just remember to read responsibly.”—American Way Inflight Magazine

When he’s not mixing cocktails, Duane Swierczynski indulges plenty of other vices. He's written several crime thrillers, including Expiration Date and Severance Package, most of which have been optioned for TV or film. He’s also written for Marvel Comics and collaborated with CSI creator Anthony E. Zuiker on a series of best-selling “digi-novel” thrillers including Level 26: Dark Origins and Dark Prophecy. His most recent novel is Fun & Games, the first in a trilogy of thrillers. He and his family live in Philadelphia. Visit him at www.duaneswierczynski.com or follow him on Twitter, @swierczy.