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Back to School Boozy Reading List 2019

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School’s in session. Time to restock your spirits book library (including some fiction!)

Back to School Book List 2019 // stirandstrain.com

1. Mod Cocktails 2. Natural Wine for the People 3. Celebrate Rosé 4. Cocktails with a Twist 5. The Lager Queen of Minnesota 6. The Martini Cocktail 7. Spirits Sugar Water Bitters 8. All Day Cocktails 9. Last Call

Holiday Gift Guide: Boozy Books

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After booze, books are always a solid gift choice…

Holiday Gift Guide: Boozy Books // stirandstrain.com

Got a cocktail enthusiast on your list this year? There’s plenty of great books that have been released recently to stir up some creativity. Here’s 9 of our favorites to give as gifts this holiday season for newbies through the professional.

  1. Be Your Own Bartender
  2. The Joy of Mixology, revised edition
  3. The Aviary
  4. Aperitif
  5. pickle juice
  6. Drinking Distilled
  7. Hacking Whiskey
  8. Cocktail Codex
  9. I’m Just Here for the Drinks

Catch up on all the gift guides here!

{Now Closed} Giveaway // Wine Isn’t Rocket Science

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Wine might not be rocket science, but you’ll feel a lot smarter talking about wine after you read this book. And today you can win your own copy of Wine Isn’t Rocket Science: A Quick & Easy Guide to Understanding, Buying, Tasting and Pairing Every Type of Wine!

The book debuts today and we’ve got TWO copies we can’t wait to give out. This book is perfect for the beginner oenophiles and seasoned wine lovers alike. There’s lots of easy to understand descriptions and graphics that make the world of wine easy to understand, even for those of you who usually just stick to cocktails.

Included are sections on:

  • Different varietals, highlighting the regions they grow in and key flavor profiles to look for when tasting each varietal.
  • The different production processes of white, red, rosé, Champagne and sweet wines.
  • Opening, pouring and pairing wines perfectly when entertaining guests.
  • Decoding wine labels and tasting wine like a pro.
  • The most productive wine regions around the world, from France, Italy and Spain to the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

So let’s get smart about wine! Enter below and score up to 11 entries to win your own copy of the book. Remember, we’ve got TWO copies up for grabs so tell a friend and you both can win! Good luck!

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