Sarah Becan LET'S MAKE COCKTAILS!

Sarah Becan on LET'S MAKE COCKTAILS!: A COMIC BOOK COCKTAIL BOOK with cocktails by Nakorn Kitchen

April 16 | On-Site | 6:00 PM

Sarah Becan LET’S MAKE COCKTAILS!: A Comic Book Cocktail Book

With cocktails by Nakorn Kitchen

Readers can wet their whistles with Let's Make Cocktails!: A Comic Book Cocktail Book (Ten Speed Graphic) the newest book from Sarah Becan, co-author of the popular Let’s Make series. With vivid, easy-to-follow graphics, Becan guides readers through basic techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and more. Let’s Make Cocktails explores the origins, traditions, and popular legends surrounding foundational cocktails, including fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions. Followed by a book signing. This event offers both a free ticket, and a $28 ticket option that includes a copy of Sarah's book, and a cocktail by Lolo. (There will also be limited copies of the book and cocktails available to purchase at the event).

Doors and minibar open at 5:30PM

Getting here: We are located at 1620 Orrington Avenue, in downtown Evanston, just one block east of the Davis Street Metra and CTA public transit stops. There is metered street parking as well as numerous parking garages nearby.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer based in Chicago, as well as 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 co-author 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.

About the Book: With chapters organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for crafting a proper Gin or Vodka Martini, a refreshing Mojito, an eye-opening Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, Becan also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer and the Fruit and Vinegar Shrub. With recipes ranging from venerated standards such as the Manhattan to popular modern classics like the Paper Plane and Oaxaca Old Fashioned, Let's Make Cocktails! is an accessible guide to bringing the craft cocktail renaissance into your own home.