Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice

Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, & Juice spotlights the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture, with classic and modern recipes inspired by formulas found in two centuries' worth of Black cookbooks. Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernized, or celebrated recipes.

From traditional tipples, such as the Absinthe Frappe or the Clover Leaf Cocktail, to new favorites, like the Jerk-Spiced Bloody Mary and the Gin and Juice 3. 0, Toni Tipton-Martin shares a variety of recipes that shine a light on her influences, including under-heralded early-twentieth-century icons, like Tom Bullock, Julian Anderson, and Atholene Peyton, and modern superstars, such as Snoop Dogg and T-Pain.

James Beard Award Winning Author Toni Tipton-Martin draws on her expertise, research in historic cookbooks, and personal collection of texts and letters to show how these drinks have evolved over time and shares the stories of how Black mixology came to be — a culmination of generations of practice, skill, intelligence, and taste. 

A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Food Network, Good Housekeeping, Garden & Gun, Epicurious, Vice, Library Journal

Hardcover: 256 Pages