The Art of the Cocktail: From the Dali Wallbanger to the Stinger Sargent, cocktails with an artistic twist

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Discover 50 cocktails inspired by famous artists, their art and their favourite tipples.

Shake up delicious art-inspired drinks, from the absinthe-fuelled Pablo Pisco Sour to the verdant Henry Mojito, and discover evocative cocktails that will transport you straight to Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge, Frida Kahlo's favourite cantina, or one of Salvador Dali's surrealist dinner parties.

Filled with art anecdotes and colourful tales, this is both a whistle-stop tour through art history and an exciting way to wet your whistle.

Cocktails include the:

Dali Wallbanger

Klein Blue Moon

Whamm! Bamm! Pow!

Picasso Sour

Frida Kahlua

Rene Margarita

and the Hirst-inspired Shark Bite

Author Bio

Hamish Anderson is a sommelier, drinks writer and CEO of Tate Catering. He has curated Tate's cellars for over ten years and developed a strong reputation in his own right as one of the leading writers and commentators on wine. He contributes to a range of publications and his recommendations in the Saturday Telegraph Magazine inspire many thousands of readers every week.
Hamish's first book Vino: Great Wine for Everyday Life has sold over 15,000 copies. The book's down to earth approach to food and wine has won critical acclaim from amateurs and experts alike.