A Quick Drink

The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood

Ivy Mix, Lynnette Marrero, Megan Krigbaum , Megan Rainwater

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Abrams
04 May 2024

Spirits & cocktails

A Quick Drink presents 100 cocktail recipesfrom two of the most respected mixologists in the industry, Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, in a guide for how to make better drinks at home, tailored to any mood or occasion.

Inspired by their experiences as cofounders of the popular, influential bartending competition for women called Speed Rack—which hosts competitions to make drinks as quickly as possible using only ingredients provided onstage—A Quick Drink expands on this model of efficiency as a guidebook to creating both original and classic cocktails, made from just a few common ingredients, and without time-consuming techniques. This book also offers Ivy and Lynnette’s hard-earned wisdom gleaned from years in the industry, along with shining a spotlight on some of the other inspirational women in their field who have contributed a few of their own favorite recipes.

Each chapter contains cocktail recipes that adhere to a general style or sensibility, such as “Celebratory and Sparkling” or “On Vacation,” detailed explanations of why those recipes work so well, unique variations on well-known drinks, and a tutorial on how to develop your own signature cocktail. Mix and Marrero also add a few bonus tips on how you can make batched drinks for a group, and the ten essential things you need in your home bar.

A Quick Drink is a must-have for all women in the cocktail world and a perfect resource for professional bartenders and amateurs alike.

Includes Color Photographs

By: Ivy Mix, Lynnette Marrero, Megan Krigbaum
By (photographer): Megan Rainwater
Imprint: Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 30mm
ISBN: 9781419764745
ISBN 10: 1419764748
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 04 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lynnette Marrero had her bartending start at NYC’s Flatiron Lounge. Since then, she has earned a James Beard nomination, created the MasterClass mixology program, become creative director for the non-alcoholic drinks company Aplós, and launched Delola, a line of ready-to-drink spritzes in partnership with Jennifer Lopez. Ivy Mix is the owner of the James Beard–nominated bar Leyenda in Brooklyn and among many honors was named American Bartender of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail and Wine Enthusiast’s Mixologist of the Year. Megan Krigbaum has been writing about wine, cocktails, and travel for 20 years. Her work can be found in numerous publications; she’s currently a contributing editor for Punch and was formerly a wine editor at Food & Wine. Speed Rack, co-founded by Lynnette and Ivy in 2011, is an influential international highspeed bartending competition for women that raises money for breast cancer charities, while providing an important platform for thousands of outstanding bartenders. For this work, Lynette and Ivy have been recognized with the Tales of the Cocktail Philanthropy and Best Mentor Awards and the Icon Award from The Pink Agenda.

Reviews for A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood

"""Here's the book to empower badass women to do what they do best! I have followed Speed Rack's journey and success and can't help being inspired each year!""--chef-owner of Compère Lapin, Bywater American Bistro, and Nina's Creole Cottage, Top Chef runner-up and fan favorite ""Nina Compton,"" ""The only thing better than shaking up one of the beautifully crafted cocktails from this book might be reading tales of the high-energy, highly competitive-in-the-best-way, and inspiring to women of all industries Speed Rack.""--chef-partner of Girl & the Goat, Food Network Iron Chef ""Stephanie Izard,"" ""Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero are the leading ladies of mixology! With Speed Rack, they have given women a safe space to share ideas and network. Now with their new book, A Quick Drink, they have once again showcased the incredible talents of women in the drinks industry. This book is a must for the home bartender and professional alike, chock-full of tried-and-true recipes for all seasons. I know what I will be buying my friends and family this year!"" --judge of Netflix's Drink Masters, owner of the Clover Club, Leyenda, and Milady's ""Julie Reiner,"" ""Speed Rack has always been where good work mixes with big fun. This book has delicious recipes from a veritable who's who of international bartenders. They happen to be women, and are faster than lightning, and more accurate than a Swiss watch."" --author of The Bartender's Manifesto ""Toby Maloney,"""