This post was originally intended for Thursday, which is the college students’ night out before they all scatter for the weekend. But I’m running a teensy bit behind, so you get the drinks post on Friday morning. Happy Friday!
There aren’t that many books on the drinks shelf, but there are so many cocktail recipes. For someone whose go-to drink is wine, that’s more than enough. Of course there is a book on the history of coffee as well. Ignore the tarnish stains on the espresso maker. It has been well loved.
Cocktails A-Go-Go is a great book for planning theme parties. It gives you cocktail recipes, fun facts, and party ideas from eras gone by. For my bachelorette party (or my 50th birthday, whichever comes first), I’m setting up a speak-easy, and this book gave me the idea.
The Complete Bartender is my main source of cocktail ideas (aside from friends on Pinterest, of course). If I’ve ever heard of a drink, it’s in here. It’s also a good source on how to stock a bar for most crowds.
Toasts is a charming collection of, well, toasts. Dickson lists speeches and quotes for all occasions where one might be called upon to engage in such a thing. It’s a fun read.
For those of you who imbibe, where do you get your ideas?
M. Suzanne Terry 
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