Uneasy Elixirs by Virginia Miller is a recipe book that re-imagines classic cocktails with a wink and a nod to the imaginative works of Edward Gorey. With a cutout window in the shape of a cocktail glass through which you glimpse a party in progress, the cover of this volume invites you to pick it up at first glance. Once you glimpse the festivities within, you will find it hard to put this book down.
Each of the fifty cocktails included in the book is elegantly presented by stunning photography and accompanying illustrations by Edward Gorey. Every drink is given a pithy name relating to a work by Mr. Gorey; The Rosy Marsh (The Deranged Cousins), Hamish's Pride (The Lost Lions), The Frastly Swizzle (the Insect God), etc. Melded into the brief history of each concoction is the Gorey inspiration. The first recipe in the book is actually one of Edward Gorey's favorite libations, as related to the author by Gorey's good friend Robert Greskovic.
So, polish up the glassware, wheel the drinks cart over, crack some ice and enjoy your new favorite classic cocktails!
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