Category Is: Cocktails! Mixed Drinks Inspired by Legendary Drag Performers – Hardcover

Category Is: Cocktails! is a 144-page hardcover book featuring 60 original cocktail and zero-proof drink recipes inspired by iconic drag performers. Written by David Dodge and David Orton and illustrated by Cheyne Gallarde, the book pairs each recipe with a profile and beautifully rendered illustration of the drag queen, king, or nonbinary performer who inspired it.

The performers featured span drag history and geography, from vaudevillian king Annie Hindle and activist Stormé DeLarverie to contemporary stars including Kim Chi, Trixie Mattel, and Latrice Royale from RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as scene stalwarts Divine and Peaches Christ and international performers such as Pabllo Vittar and Pangina Heals. The collection includes designers, dancers, comedians, community activists, contortionists, Emmy winners, and Broadway actors.

The recipes emphasize unusual but easily sourced ingredients and range from cocktails to alcohol-free drinks. The book includes foundational instruction on preparing, garnishing, and serving mixed drinks, making it suitable for both experienced bartenders and home entertainers. Each drink is paired with trivia and background on the performer it honors.

Format: Hardcover. Pages: 144. Country of origin: USA.