Hitchcocktails

Hitchcocktails: Lethal Libations Inspired by the Master of Suspense celebrates the concoction between conviviality and chaos that lurks at the beating heart of each of Hitchcock’s movies and inside every cocktail shaker. Which shall it be—something to take the edge off or something to take your head off? Hitchcocktails features more than two dozen artisanal cocktail recipes inspired by such characters such as Norman Bates, Mrs. Danvers, Uncle Charlie, Marnie, and the ultimate stranger on a train, Bruno Antony. Cary Grant’s elegant way around a cocktail shaker is traced from his would-be poisoner in Suspicion to his government agent with an intimate knowledge of hangover remedies in Notorious to his bourbon-addled ad man-on-the-run in North by Northwest. Author Laurence Maslon (who combined his passion for Broadway and cocktails in I’ll Drink to That!, an award-winning Weldon Owen book from 2023) reveals the relationship between drinking and drama with anecdotes and fun facts, ranging from early Hitchcock espionage thrillers such as Secret Agent and The Lady Vanishes through his final films Frenzy and Family Plot. Chapters such as “Wrong Place, Wrong Time;” “Foreign Climes;” and “Ice Maidens” organize the drinks around famous motifs such as Hitchcock's iconic blondes and other unforgettable female characters. With easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful full-color photography of the cocktails by legendary photographer Joan Marcus, and rare film stills and posters from the movies themselves, Hitchcocktails: Lethal Libations Inspired by the Master of Suspense is the kind of perfect addition to a bar shelf or a bookshelf that any cinema fan would kill for. DRINK LIKE A PSYCHO: Featuring delicious drinks inspired by the memorable moments of shock and awe that Hitchcock concocted over his 50+ film career, this book captures the essence of several of cinema’s most iconic scenes. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful mixology tips ensure success for all skill levels. DRINKS AND BITES FOR EVERYONE: 30 cocktails, both with alcohol and without, are accompanied by equally tasty and on-theme hors d’oeuvres and bar bites.