Figure 1 Publishing

Food + Drink

For the Love of Cocktails

The Everyday Guide to Delightful Drinks for Anyone, Anytime

A socially conscious, adventurous, and style-forward look at how to make drinks for anyone, anytime.

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“In a cocktail world that is starting to look and act more like a science laboratory than a bar, Evelyn Chick is a breath of fresh air. Her easy-to-follow recipes will give readers more time to entertain and enjoy the drinks themselves—and isn’t that the point?”

——Ivy Mix, American Bartender of the Year (2015 Spirited Awards), Mixologist of the Year (2016, Wine Enthusiast), co-owner Leyenda, Brooklyn

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Book Description

A great cocktail is more than the sum of its parts. Globally acclaimed beverage expert Evelyn Chick knows that our enjoyment of a cocktail goes beyond the ingredients, equipment, and skills in the mix: it’s about keeping an open mind and embracing the simple joy of sharing flavours with others.

In this playful collection of recipes, Chick celebrates the simple joy of sharing flavors in approachable ways, offering unpretentious guidance on:

  • Home bar tool and pantry essentials
  • Spirit categories
  • Easy-peasy fancy garnishes
  • Seriously refreshing summer drinks and warming cocktail-hour staples
  • Low-alcohol, zero-proof, and cannabis-inclusive options
  • Large-format servings for get-togethers
  • Versatile syrups, tinctures, and infusions

For the Love of Cocktails will inspire home bartenders—both beginners and those looking to level up—to curate the right drink for every occasion, whether you’re in the mood for an after-work cocktail, a celebratory libation, or a backyard party favor.

“In a cocktail world that is starting to look and act more like a science laboratory than a bar, Evelyn Chick is a breath of fresh air. Her easy-to-follow recipes will give readers more time to entertain and enjoy the drinks themselves—and isn’t that the point?”
—Ivy Mix, American Bartender of the Year (2015 Spirited Awards), Mixologist of the Year (2016, Wine Enthusiast), co-owner Leyenda, Brooklyn

“Guaranteed to delight the palate of even the most discerning of cocktail aficionados. A must- have for the modern drinker.”
—Erick Castro, award-winning bartender; host of Bartender at Large

“This is the kind of mixology guide that will have a place on bookshelves for years to come.”
Library Journal

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“Just the guide a budding home bartender needs to get more creative with mixology.”
Eat North

“Levelling up the at-home happy-hour experience for any occasion … Evelyn Chick mixes artistry and alchemy with practical advice, easy-to-find ingredients and mood-based recipes that deliver.”
Elle Canada 

“Creative yet easy-to-make cocktails to impress your friends and family”
The Social

“Are you looking to whip up some delicious cocktails to impress your guests at your next dinner party? Take the guesswork out of it with the help of cocktail expert Evelyn Chick.”
CTV

Six exciting summer cocktail recipes to keep you toasting all season
Toronto Star

House & Home

“Unpretentious guidance on everything from home bar tools and pantry essentials to spirit categories and easy-peasy fancy garnishes
Cocktails Distilled

Elle Canada

30 special gift ideas from Canadian makers and brands
CBC

White Peaks: The cocktail Evelyn Chick hails as ‘an ode to finesse’
CBC

“Packed with helpful advice and fresh, exciting new drinks you can’t wait to serve your friends … it will inspire you to shake up your own bartending game.”
The Alchemist

“If you’ve seen some of Chick’s chic (couldn’t help it) bar designs over the years, it won’t surprise you to learn that For the Love of Cocktails is also visually stunning.”
Eat North

Toronto Restaurants

“Evelyn Chick’s book contains a plethora of recipes, both boozey and booze-free, making it an excellent addition to the shelves of sober-curious swillers.”
Sharp Magazine

CBC Life

Move over, fruit. The veggie cocktail is here to stay
Globe and Mail

Upcoming Events

Exclusive Book Preview
The Drake Hotel, Toronto
Sept 27, 6:00PM

Toronto Lit Up: For the Love of Cocktails by Evelyn Chick
Ahma, 1564 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
Oct 24, 1:00PM

‘For the Love of Cocktails’ Pop-up at Botanist
1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
March 1, 2024

BOOK DETAILS

  • Hardcover
  • 7.75 × 9.5 inches
  • 224 pages
  • 978-1-77327-197-2
  • $34.95 CAN / $25.95 USD
  • October 2023