Saved by the Bellini

“Readers won’t be disappointed by the ‘90s nostalgia the book evokes alongside top-notch drink-making techniques.” –Library Journal

“Saved by the Bellini takes a playful dive into ‘90s nostalgia and demonstrates deBary’s chops for original drink creation.” –Imbibe Magazine

“This fully illustrated charmer is a feel-good gift for any Millennial, a trendy approach to a decade you may have missed, or simply a lifesaver for your next themed party.” –Fodor’s

“From the mind of master bartender John deBary, [this] book contains recipes for such nostalgic sips as the Costanza’s Marble Rye, Heart of the Ocean, Frosted Tips and CapriRum, with bonus explanations about the most common drink tools and ingredients.” –Life & Style

“A surprisingly delicious way to relive ‘90s childhood memories… deBary’s cocktail book, full of crazy concoctions, goes beyond simply reminding readers (and drinkers) of ‘90s pop songs and classic movies….he dug deep into pop culture to create unique recipes.” –The Daily Meal

“No matter when you were born, deBary’s clever, nostalgia-spiked recipes and commentary could convince you that the ‘90s were, indeed, ‘The Best Decade Ever.’”–Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Whether a ‘90s baby or not, deBary reminds of the gaiety of this decade.” –Forbes

“deBary’s new cocktail book, filled with wacky animations, punny recipe names, and pop culture references, reminds me that cookbooks can be fun…. But don’t let deBary’s style and sense of humor fool you: The cookbook is filled with inventive, creative, and easy to make cocktails that have been developed by a master of the craft.”–Epicurious

John deBary is a PDT and Momofuku alum who was actually able to pull off a bowl cut for much of the ‘90s. He writes about drinks for Bon Appetit, Thrillist, and Food Network, and has an ongoing video series with Food52. He’s also the cofounder of Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life of workers in the hospitality industry. Saved by the Bellini is deBary’s second cocktail recipes book; Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails, his previous mixology book, was named one of the best of the year by Epicurious. He lives in Manhattan’s Lower East Side with his husband and two cats.

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