Pretty Simple Cocktails

“Pretty Simple Cocktails offers pages and pages of ideas on how to seasonally surprise your guests. It’s an ideal book for folks who want to ‘wow’ their friends and family with beautiful cocktails that are approachable and easy to make.”—Toby Maloney, James Beard Award-winning bartender and author of The Bartender’s Manifesto

“With a drink for every occasion, everyone should be ‘Joining Jules’ with this vibrant, beautifully curated cocktail book. Whether you are a beginner, cocktail enthusiast, or master mixologist, there’s plenty to discover. Definitely try the Avocado Margarita—you won’t regret it!”—Kaitlyn Stewart, global bartending champion, cocktail consultant, and curator

“Inside the pages of Pretty Simple Cocktails, you will find a series of approachable yet elegant beverages to upgrade your bartending skills. This book is a treasure trove for aspiring home bartenders and seasoned mixologists alike—offering inspiration for bar basics, seasonal specialties, elevated classics, and nonalcoholic options.”—Chloe Peters at the Feedfeed

“Julianna McIntosh’s cocktails are beautifully crafted, and her culinary choices for garnish are designed to add flavor not just decoration.”—Dale DeGroff, author of The New Craft of the Cocktail

Julianna McIntosh started the online platform Join Jules in San Diego with the idea that everyone ought to be able to enjoy a craft cocktail at home without having to go to professional bartending school. Join Jules has since grown into a community and one-stop-shop for everything home cocktailers need to create the happiest of hours in the comfort of their own homes.