Top 10 Best Cocktail Recipe Books in the UK 2022

The world of Harry Potter is filled with unique and interesting drinks and potions, like pumpkin juice and butterbeer. Well, now you turn these fan-favourites into cocktails using this Harry Potter cookbook. There are even variation tips for mixing up the recipe or making the drinks stronger.

Disappointingly, the pictures are all black and white, and there are no mocktail recipes to get the kids involved in the fun. Despite this, it's a great book, and it includes the nutritional information for the drinks as a bonus. 

The Savoy Cocktail Book was originally published in 1930, so it has a unique vintage feel. It features Art Deco illustrations to capture the glamour of that time and contains over 750 recipes, all of which were popularised by the famous London hotel, The Savoy.

The fact that there is no index can make the book slightly harder to navigate. However, it's a great book for themed parties that's available in three different formats, and there's an updated introduction with a few new recipes added.

Here's a book that's ideal for anyone who loves gin! It features 50 cocktails using the ever-popular spirit and is very informative with recipes that go into a lot of detail. It even contains information on the glassware and garnishes you should use for each drink, so you can get it looking right!

A couple of buyers have noted that the layout is a little askew, but that's an aesthetic issue that won't affect your ability to read the recipes. Overall, it's easy to understand and it contains colour pictures of each drink so you can see what it looks like once made.

If you love a glass of bourbon or Scotch, this is the perfect book for you. It contains 60 recipes for whisky-based cocktails, including the famous Old Fashioned and Manhattans. There's a guide with information on how whisky is made too, for those who are looking to learn more about their favourite spirit. 

The illustrations are lovely, but the book could benefit from photographs of the finished drinks so you have an idea of how they're supposed to look. On a positive note, you have the option to choose between a hardcover as a gift or an eBook for yourself. 

Are you looking to improve your health and cut back on alcohol? These refreshing non-alcoholic recipes are healthy and made with fruit and herbal infusions. Many recipes even contain superfoods like papaya and pomegranate to keep your body in tip-top condition.

If you'd like a treat now and again, there are also instructions for how you can adapt them to contain alcohol. Furthermore, it's easy to find what you're looking for, as the recipes are organised according to the ingredient, unlike some other books. 

If you're new to cocktail making and want to learn the art of mixology, you should pick this book. It has information on different techniques like churning and double straining. With lots of information and 200 recipes, this tome should keep you entertained for a while.

You have the option to receive it in flexibound format, which is a hybrid between hardcover and paperback and perfect for taking on the go. It's also a breeze to handle as it's small and lies flat when open, making it easy to see the recipes.

Are you a self-proclaimed geek? If you are, you need to give this book a read. It contains a variety of recipes themed around popular games, TV, films and books. There's even a Legend of Zelda cocktail and a Final Fantasy one! 

The whole family can enjoy it, too, as there's a section of non-alcoholic recipes younger fans can enjoy. This book is a great find with key tips listed in the introduction to help you to make the drinks correctly. There are also instructions for decorating drinks if you're hosting a dinner party.

Learn how to create cocktails that include everyone's favourite party drink, Prosecco. You can't beat a bit of bubbly, after all! All the instructions are well-explained, so even a beginner should be able to whip up some impressive concoctions.

It would make a great gift, as the book is laid out beautifully. There are even little notes to help you refine the drink and avoid common mistakes. You are sure to make excellent tasting drinks if you follow the instructions. 

If you're a firm fan of literary classics like Moby-Dick and Huckleberry Finn, you'll love this book. Not only is the book named cleverly, but the title of each drink is turned into a fun pun. It even contains a wry commentary on the books the drinks are named after to keep you entertained as you make cocktails!

There's no doubt that this book is a fun find, as it's brimming with humour. It has the official seal of approval because it has won a Goodreads Choice Award previously. To top it off, there are tips and information on technique to help cocktail-making beginners.

This book has earned our number one spot as it's the most informative read on our list. It contains information on bartending techniques, making your own ingredients, choosing cocktail shakers and much more! It even includes the nutritional information for each recipe so you can drink responsibly. 

In addition, vegans can enjoy making drinks from this guide as suitable recipes are highlighted. As a winning cocktail book should, there are recipes for both much-loved traditional favourites and exciting, modern varieties, catering to all tastes and occasions.