Embrace the winter spirit with these cozy cold-weather recipes.
Salut! I’m Kendall, the cocktail historian and geeky drinks enthusiast behind Novel Nightcaps.
Over the years, I’ve been taste-testing my way through an ever-growing library of cocktail books—exploring everything from timeless classics to modern riffs and seasonal creations. Somewhere along the way, I found my niche in geeky drinks: the ones inspired by fandoms, literature, and pop culture that invite a bit of whimsy into the glass. Whether I’m recreating a fictional favorite or unearthing an old bartender’s oddball experiment, I enjoy diving into the history, ingredients, and stories that make these recipes worth revisiting.
Here on my website, you’ll find hundreds of cocktails I’ve tried (and some originals of my own), complete with notes, methods, and honest reviews—all aimed at making the craft cocktail world a little more fun and approachable for everyone.
Cheers,
Check out a few of my highest-rated cocktail recipes.
The Second Serve is a sherry-based cocktail recipe that was created by Dan Greenbaum at Attaboy in New York City, New York. This variation was
The Brown Derby is a whiskey-based cocktail recipe that was created at the Vendome Club in Hollywood, California. This variation was adapted from The Essential
The Ginger Inferno is a rum-based tiki cocktail recipe that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts.
The Porn Star Martini is a vodka-based cocktail recipe that was created by Douglas Ankrah in 2002 at Townhouse in London, England. This variation was
The Quarantine Order is a rum-based tiki cocktail recipe that was created in 2014 by William Prestwood at Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in San
The Third Wave Swizzle is a gin-based tiki cocktail recipe that was created by Ryan Lotz at Shore Leave in Boston, Massachusetts. This variation was
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