Caribbean Cocktails
Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora [A Cocktail and Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Book]
$52.88
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2026
Summary
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 resta…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593837740 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593837746 |
| Author: | Nelson German, Andréa Lawson Gray |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 165mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Nelson German
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.
Andrea 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.
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