Drink Like a Local New York

Top 10 for the Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits for the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s 17th Annual Spirited Awards.

Drink Like a Local: New York is a love letter to drinking in Gotham.

Whether you live in New York or are visiting, drinks expert Amanda Schuster's ode to the bars that mean the most to her is sure to delight. Uncorking history, personalities, interior design quirks, and signature cocktails, Drink Like a Local: New York features 75 bars that help pump the heartbeat of the city.

In this recipe book and guidebook, you will find: 

• A map with the different boroughs of the city outlined with specific bars
• Detailed bartending tips and techniques
• Vibrant and evocative photographs of these drinks and revered bartenders
• Classic and modern drinks to look for at each bar

From the infamous to the unknown, Schuster's tour through the five boroughs captures the details and qualities that keep locals returning to these establishments, and makes the case for why you should become a local too.