Though you may not know it from looking outside, it’s apparently ski season…somewhere. It is also five o’clock somewhere too!
That is why I was so stoked to find Backcountry Cocktails – a collection of White Mountain-inspired, beautifully-depicted recipes that are perfect for before, after, or instead of skiing, hiking, or any other exterior exertions.
Written by liquor legend Steven Grasse and food writer extraordinaire Adam Erace, Backcountry Cocktails has all you need for a great time in the great outdoors (or a safe and warm vantage point inside).
From a fresh-picked dandelion wine, a hard-seltzer-based Ameri-can-o, and a gin and juice-d Franconia 75 to a maple slush that brings in the best from the Green Mountain state of Vermont and an alpine cocoa that can be made kid-friendly so it is safe to drink even before your adventure, this handy guide to rural refreshment has something for every taste and activity.
With recipes and easily-improvised ingredients sourced from local crafters (many of whom are introduced in the book), readers can be sure to get the freshest, most authentic tastes no matter which new favorites they find. And as the book has offerings inspired by each season and tips on everything from foraging and fire making to beaver dam traversing, it is great to use to freshen up fishing trips, loosen up leaf peeping, or make any outdoor opportunity optimal.
The land of the Abenaki, Pennacook, and Wabanaki has been a source of sustenance and inspiration for generations. Now you can take some of the best of that knowledge and enjoyment with you wherever you go!