Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora [A Cocktail and Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Book]

Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora [A Cocktail and Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Book]

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Review Quotes: "The debut effort from German, chef, restaurateur, and Top Chef contestant, delivers a vibrant collection of Caribbean cocktails. . . . Each recipe is thoughtfully laid out with notes on required equipment, glassware,...

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Review Quotes:
"The debut effort from German, chef, restaurateur, and Top Chef contestant, delivers a vibrant collection of Caribbean cocktails. . . . Each recipe is thoughtfully laid out with notes on required equipment, glassware, and ice so new mixologists know exactly what to expect . . . this will be a hit for those who are looking to add island-influenced and sophisticated vibes to their home beverage program." --Sarah Tansley, Booklist
"Oakland, California restaurateur German and cookbook author Gray team up for a vibrant celebration of German's Afro-Dominican roots and passion for creative mixology. . . . German is a thoughtful guide whose helpful chef's notes provide tips on batching, technique, and substitutions. . . . Ambitious home bartenders should snap this up." --Publishers Weekly



Biographical Note:
Nelson German is the Dominican American chef-owner behind Oakland's alaMar Kitchen & Bar, the Afro-Latin cocktail lounge Sobre Mesa, and Meski, a soulful Afro-Latin brunch and dinner destination in San Francisco. A Top Chef Season 18 contestant and one of Plate's "2020 Chefs to Watch," Nelson's unorthodox culinary style blends his Dominican heritage, African roots, and Mediterranean and Asian influences with a deep love of local, sustainable California ingredients. His work has been featured in the New York Times, SF Chronicle, Ebony, Forbes, KQED, KRON, and more.

Andréa Lawson Gray is a James Beard Award-winning food writer who has shared the richness of Latino culture, history, and cuisine through her cookbooks Convivir and Celebraciones Mexicanas.

Reading Line:
Includes 25+ low-ABV and non-alcoholic variations

Publisher Marketing:
Sip and savor the bold flavors and vibrant culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora with over 40 drink recipes and 20 food recipes from Top Chef alum and acclaimed chef-restaurateur Nelson German, the culinary visionary behind Meski, Sobre Mesa, and alaMar Kitchen and Bar.
For Afro-Dominican chef Nelson German, drinks and food are about connection--whether it's sharing stories over cocktails on a stoop in Washington Heights or gathering with friends under the warm, buzzy lights of his restaurants. In Caribbean Cocktails, he brings the rich culinary history of the Afro-Latino diaspora straight to your home bar and kitchen, blending tradition, personal storytelling, and modern mixology. Inside, you'll find cocktail recipes easy enough for home bartenders yet inventive enough for seasoned mixologists, along with an ingredient index to help you make the most of every bottle on your bar cart, tips for batching drinks, plus low-ABV and alcohol-free variations for every kind of celebration.

Reflecting the vibrant drinking and food culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora, Caribbean Cocktails presents a rich selection of recipes from celebrated bartenders and chefs, spanning refreshing spritzes and bold island classics to tasty small plates. Each chapter highlights a distinct flavor profile, including concoctions for:

  • Warm and sweet flavors like The Heights Mamajuana, Gingerbread Holiday Milk Punch, and Coconut Rum Caramelized Sweet Plantains
  • Floral, fruity, and herbal flavors like Coconut Daiquiri, Zombie Revier No. 2, and Dominican Chorizo "Kipe" Bites
  • Sour and bitter flavors like Cafecito de la Mesa, La Cultura Old-Fashioned, and Coffee Cake with Guavaberry Caramel Sauce
  • Spicy flavors like Spice Me Down, Dominican Date Sour, and Afro-Cuban Mojo Olives with Peanuts
  • Salty and smoky flavors like El Premio, Mayaimi Swizzle, and Dungeness Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
With the unique, culturally rooted, flavorful recipes in Caribbean Cocktails, you'll soon be entertaining impressively at home.

Review Citations:

  • Publishers Weekly 06/01/2026 (EAN 9780593837740, Hardcover)
  • Booklist 05/01/2026 (EAN 9780593837740, Hardcover)