Live, Laugh, Drink: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist Helps Promote a Better Love of Reading
Creative people often take many exciting career paths that put them in fun and unexpected places. For example, actor, author, and playwright Tim Federle recently published “Tequila Mockingbird,” a fun drink book that touches on the literary realm. Is this notable change in his career worth exploring? And does it help promote a stronger love of reading? Let’s look at what it offers to understand better what to expect in this scenario.
A Quick Look at The Book ItselfÂ
“Tequila Mockingbird“Â is the kind of fun and unexpected delights that the world of cocktail recipe books often throws at you. Many guides of this type exist on the market (as the demand is huge: and only growing), and each has some kind of “angle” that makes them attractive. For example, some books may focus on drinks for specific times of the year or particular countries.Â
This book takes a slightly different but quite rewarding approach. The theme is literature, and he focuses heavily on the kinds of puns that would make James Joyce grin in jealousy. For example, would you like a “Vermouth the Bell Tolls”? How about “A Rum of One’s Own”? Such puns will make the child in you laugh in delight (even if you do find yourself rolling your eyes with an amused snort from time to time).
The over 60 different recipes are all pretty solid and creative. The world of cocktail books is fiercely competitive, and any lack of creativity would be quickly attacked. The book avoids this pitfall by carefully balancing a singular taste and preference with that of the audience. It provides valuable serving tips and other guidance that help to make his recipes easier to make and enjoy.
Final VerdictÂ
The book is pun-heavy in places and fills its niche quite well. The drinks it suggests are delicious, quite interesting to make, and should appeal to a broad array of different tastes. Great effort was made to produce a tome that was appealing to just about anybody.Â
As a result, this is a fascinating collection of recipes that any drink lover should enjoy. It will inspire than to experiment with different tastes and flavors and produce various new beverages. But, just as significantly, it may help inspire a new love of reading in some people.
