Drinking Like Ladies

A spirited celebration of trailblazing women—pairing 75 original cocktails with vivid, illustrated biographies of the remarkable figures who inspired them. Drinking Like Ladies brings together acclaimed bartenders Kirsten Amann and Misty Kalkofen for a globe-spanning tribute to women whose courage, creativity, and convictions changed the world. Working with top female bartenders across continents, they commissioned 75 original cocktail recipes , each crafted in honor of an extraordinary woman from history and paired with a beautifully illustrated biography . Readers will meet figures as iconic and varied as Princess Diana, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ada Lovelace, and Wilma Mankiller, alongside many lesser-known pioneers whose stories deserve a toast. Every spread offers: A new, bartender-created cocktail inspired by its subject A compelling, illustrated biography capturing her impact Clear, approachable recipes using gin, whiskey, tequila, rum, punch, and more Notes that connect the woman’s life to the drink created in her honor ed for both home bartenders and armchair historians, this vibrant collection blends mixology, women’s history, and illustrated storytelling into a single, celebratory volume. Whether you’re looking to expand your cocktail repertoire, discover extraordinary women, or raise a glass with intention, Drinking Like Ladies offers a toast worth making—one inspirational story and inventive drink at a time.