Good Spirits

The Joy of Cocktails and the Stories Behind Them

Contributors

By Tiffanie Barriere

With David Joachim

On Sale
Sep 29, 2026
Page Count
304 pages
Publisher
Voracious
ISBN-13
9780316595926

Every time you mix, shake, or stir, you’re not just making a drink — you’re creating a moment.
 
Good Spirits is a culture-rich cocktail exploration that seamlessly blends practiced technique with deep historical knowledge. For master bartender and cocktail educator Tiffanie Barriere, the bar has always been a place where history, creativity, and community combine. From gold-standard martinis and expert Manhattans to drinks inspired by mood, the cocktail curious will learn not only how to skillfully mix and pour with joy, but also about the fascinating and often untold history behind our favorite drinks and spirits. 
 
In addition to the backstories and recipes for 125 cocktails, enthusiasts will find illuminating essays about choosing and using spirits and the legacies (both bitter and sweet) behind them; important historical figures who invented our favorite drinks, liqueurs, and bar tools; and truths that track the impact of trends and cocktail movements. Zero-proof variations abound thanks to the ingenious concept of cocktail “stock”, while dozens of bold-flavored syrups, shrubs, and infusions make it just as easy and exciting to take a drink in a no-alcohol direction as a boozy one. Insights on tools, garnishing, ice types, and the difference between shaking, rolling, and aerating set you up to hone your mixology and make drinks with confidence. 
 

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$16.99

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$21.99 CAD

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Tiffanie Barriere

About the Author

Tiffanie Barriere is a bartender’s bartender and award-winning mixologist, educator, and hospitality leader. The former beverage director at One Flew South, the “Best Airport Bar in the World,” she has been honored as a Food & Wine Game Changer and a Tales of the Cocktail Visionary Award recipient. She has contributed cocktail recipes to several cocktail books and cookbooks, including Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice and Modern Classic Cocktails. Her work has also been featured in ImbibeForbesEssence, and Southern Living. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

David Joachim has authored, edited, or collaborated on more than 50 cookbooks, including the award-winning reference book, The Food Substitutions Bible, and The Science of Good Food. He is based near Philadelphia.

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