Raise a glass to your love for Trader Joe’s®! From casual gatherings to festive celebrations, Greg McBoat’s The I Love Trader Joe’s® Cocktail Book offers 52 delicious reasons to say “cheers” all year long!
Greg, a food photographer and cocktail enthusiast, has created a seasonal guide to mastering cocktails (and mocktails!) using the freshest finds from Trader Joe’s®. Each chapter showcases seasonal drink recipes, perfect for sipping through spring, summer, fall, and winter. Whether it’s a refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Ranch Water to beat the summer heat or a cozy Warming Wassail Punch to snuggle up with in winter, there’s something for every occasion.
What makes this book a must-feature? Seasonal cocktails + unique ingredients from everyone’s favorite grocery store; expert tips on mixology techniques, balancing flavors, and using fresh, global ingredients; and diverse recipes, from light and floral spring sips to bold and spicy fall concoctions—there’s even a Cookie Butter Old-Fashioned for dessert lovers!
Want a taste? How about a sneak peek at drinks like Grilled Pineapple Sangria (perfect for summer BBQs); Everything AND the Elote Milkshake (yes, there’s a Trader Joe’s® mocktail for that!); Candied Orange Manhattan (hello, fall sophistication); Smoky Ghosty (a crowd-favorite non-alcoholic option for your next party) and much more.
Greg captures the vibrant spirit of Trader Joe’s® through these irresistible creations. His book makes craft cocktails accessible to everyone—from home mixologists to cocktail connoisseurs.
The I Love Trader Joe’s® Cocktail Book: 52 Drink Recipes for Every Occasion Using Ingredients from the World’s Greatest Grocery Store
By Greg McBoat
Ulysses Press
Hardcover; November 12, 2024
ISBN: 978-1-64604-702-4
$18.95; 6 x 8; 144 pages
About the Author
Greg McBoat first watched Julia Child making her Queen of Sheba cake when he was six years old. He was captivated by her style of explaining the history and influence of food and drink. This began Greg’s understanding of how the stories behind food and drinks give unique insights into people and cultures. His mission is to change people’s lives through the stories he tells. While specializing in food and drink photography and writing, Greg has worked for such clients as Food & Wine, the Denver Post, Joseph Phelps Winery, and Hard Rock Cafe. Greg has collaborated on three previous cookbooks: 50 Things to Bake Before You Die, CATAN: The Official Cookbook, and Ticket to Ride: The Official Cookbook. Greg is from New Mexico and lives in Denver, Colorado, with his daughter, Eponine, and cat, Ash. Find him on Facebook (GregMcBoatPhotography), Instagram (@gregmcboat) and Twitter (@GMcBoat).
