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Let's Make Cocktails!

A Comic Book Cocktail Book

Part of Let's Make

Paperback (Graphic Novel - TR)
7"W x 10"H | 13 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Apr 07, 2026 | 176 Pages | 9780593837030

A fun and approachable comic book cookbook introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with 60 recipes for classic drinks and tips for stocking your first bar cart, from 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, approachable illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as secondary spirits, 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. 

Becan walks through the origin, tradition, and popular connotation of each cocktail, with fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions. With all recipes organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for making favorites such as a Bourbon-based Paper Plane, a refreshing gin Bee's Knees, a proper Vodka or Dry Martini (and how to order one correctly), the much-needed morning Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer or Lemon Lime & Bitters

With 60 recipes for cornerstone cocktails, Let's Make Cocktails! is the perfect addition to any beginner's bar cart.
© Timi Ikene
Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer based in Chicago. She is also 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 coauthor 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. View titles by Sarah Becan
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About

A fun and approachable comic book cookbook introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with 60 recipes for classic drinks and tips for stocking your first bar cart, from 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, approachable illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as secondary spirits, 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. 

Becan walks through the origin, tradition, and popular connotation of each cocktail, with fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions. With all recipes organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for making favorites such as a Bourbon-based Paper Plane, a refreshing gin Bee's Knees, a proper Vodka or Dry Martini (and how to order one correctly), the much-needed morning Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer or Lemon Lime & Bitters

With 60 recipes for cornerstone cocktails, Let's Make Cocktails! is the perfect addition to any beginner's bar cart.

Creators

© Timi Ikene
Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer based in Chicago. She is also 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 coauthor 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. View titles by Sarah Becan
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