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More drink.

Less drunk.

You deserve a great cocktail—and you don't have to over-indulge to get it! Shims—serious, low-alcohol cocktails—are where everyone can come together, whether it’s for the one drink of the evening or when this is but the first of many.

This book is your invitation to a world of delicious, sophisticated drinks which provide all their pleasures without walloping you over the head with booze. Celebrate two centuries of the cocktail with 53 recipes for every taste, from the sunny cheerfulness of a Ben’s Good Humor to slow sippers like the Bitter Giuseppe. Cheers!

The Art of the Shim Events

May 2015

Q&A and book signing
Saturday, 2nd: at Healdsburg SHED from 4-4:30pm. Come by, say hi, and let's talk low-proof cocktails

October 2013

Spanish sherry event:
~~Thursday, 31st:~~ Nosa Ria Market POSTPONED–stay tuned for new date (& congratulations to our mixologist Mikha of 2 Sisters on her new baby!)

September 2013

San Francisco Launch Party:
Monday, 23rd: at Booksmith, 7:30pm
We'll have a reading, cocktail demonstration, and Q&A with author and photographer!

Afterwards, come over to The Alembic to mingle more. They'll have drink specials and a special appearance of bartender Rachel Leiderman, formerly of The Alembic and now to be found at Fig & Thistle.

New York City Launch Party:
Tuesday, 17th: at Pouring Ribbons, 6pm

Book release!

July 2013

Pre-release drink specials:
12th-14th: Yes by Yes Yes at the Ace Hotel, Palm Springs.
The Americano and Epiphany cocktails were featured drinks in the Amigo Room and at all YxYY cocktail events.