Caribbean Cocktails : Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora [A Cocktail and Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Book]

Sip and savor the bold flavors and vibrant culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora with over 40 drink recipes and 20 food recipes from

Top Che

f alum and acclaimed chef-restauranteur Nelson German, the culinary visionary behind Meski, Sobre Mesa, and alaMar Kitchen and Bar.

For Afro-Dominican chef Nelson German, drinks and food are about connection—whether it’s sharing stories over cocktails on a stoop in Washington Heights or gathering with friends under the warm, buzzy lights of his restaurants. In

Caribbean Cocktails

, he brings the rich culinary history of the Afro-Latino diaspora straight to your home bar and kitchen, blending tradition, personal storytelling, and modern mixology. Inside, you’ll find cocktail recipes easy enough for home bartenders yet inventive enough for seasoned mixologists, along with an ingredient index to help you make the most of every bottle on your bar cart, tips for batching drinks, plus low-ABV and alcohol-free variations for every kind of celebration.

Reflecting the vibrant drinking and food culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora,

Caribbean Cocktails

presents a rich selection of recipes from celebrated bartenders and chefs, spanning refreshing spritzes and bold island classics to tasty small plates. Each chapter highlights a distinct flavor profile, including concoctions for:

Warm and sweet flavors like

The Heights Mamajuana

,

Gingerbread Holiday Milk Punch

, and

Coconut Rum Caramelized Sweet Plantains

Floral, fruity, and herbal flavors like

Coconut Daiquiri

,

Zombie Revier No. 2

, and

Dominican Chorizo “Kipe” Bites

Sour and bitter flavors like

Cafecito de la Mesa

,

La Cultura Old-Fashioned

, and

Coffee Cake with Guavaberry Caramel Sauce

Spicy flavors like

Spice Me Down

,

Dominican Date Sour

, and

Afro-Cuban Mojo Olives with Peanuts

Salty and smoky flavors like

El Premio

,

Mayaimi Swizzle

, and

Dungeness Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

With the unique, historically based, flavorful recipes in

Caribbean Cocktails

, you’ll soon be entertaining impressively at home.

Author: Nelson German

Cookery / food & drink etc

Published on 2 Jun 2026 by Random House USA Inc.