The Geeky Chef Drinks is a fantastic cookbook. Featuring all the geeky drinks you could think of. The recipes are amazing and the pictures that accompany them are just inspired. The setup and layout of the book makes it easy to follow and read.

This book is amazing! The photos, the recipes, the suggestions, everything is truly great. It is definitely everything I would expect from a geeky cocktail book. I liked that there was a humorous tone throughout the book and that there are suggested modifications for virgin versions. There are suggestions for what types of glasses and instructions on how to make many garnishes. There are so many shows and books covered in this book that I didn't expect and I was pleasantly surprised! It is definitely well-organized and well-done. I will be purchasing a copy for myself and a friend!

An excellent collection of drinks, made a few and they were all amazing!
The big thing with this book is that they are in the correct proportions, no need to adjust!

I requested this book with a bit of excitement, a geeky themed drink recipe book that had non-alcoholic drinks along with the usual boozy stuff, seemed like a first. All of the recipes are at first glance completely alcoholic, only a few of them have tips on how to make them non-alcoholic which seems a bit misleading, as I was hoping for actual dedicated recipes.

This is a very quirky and amusing little cocktail book. As the name suggests, it is created by the Geeky Chef, and all the drinks herein are either inspired by or come straight out of various video games, sci-fi films, books and comedies.

Some of these drinks do actually sound really nice, and there is a good section at the beginning full of pointers and instructions on garnishes and a few basic techniques. Overall this isn't a book for mixing experts, and anyone can easily have a bash at making these.

I think I enjoyed this book mostly for the descriptions of where the ideas came from. The writing is funny and entertaining, and if you have played the game/seen the film/got the T-shirt, you'll get a kick out of these drink ideas.

My personal favourites are the Beer Milkshake from Red Dwarf and the Legend of Zelda inspired cocktails because this is my absolute favourite video game series ever. EVER. Yes, I am a geek, so this book was perfect for me because I also love cocktails.

This book is really fun, and I recommend it to anyone with a sense of humour and a cocktail shaker.

Fun concept to make cocktails based on video games, fantasy movies, and science fiction shows, but most of the drinks rely pretty heavily on novelty ingredients that I don’t keep on hand like blue curaçao, various schnapps (butterscotch, banana), or liqueurs (melon, cinnamon). These would be super fun drinks to make for a theme party, but probably not for your average Friday night.

This is a brilliant gift for the geeky person in your life. The book is full of recipes for cocktails name after and influenced by various stalwarts of geek culture such as Doctor Who, Skyrim and Zelda. All the recipes are really easy to follow and are accompanied by gorgeous vibrant pictures. The book begins by educating on the basics of how to create various flavoured sugar syrups and also effects such as mist and flames. Would definitely recommend this to all geeky and cocktail lovers.

The moment The Geeky Chef Drinks by Cassandra Reeder landed in my inbox, I knew that it was going to be a fun recipe book to explore. These concoctions are perfect while you read, watch, or play your favourite geeky series. Reeder gives not only some amazing ideas to create the drinks featured in our coveted worlds, she has also provided many cool ideas on how to add amazing special effects to them.

If you are a fan of any cult series, you will most likely find a drink for it inside The Geeky Chef Drinks. Potterheads, Whovians, and Trekkies are very well represented in this book of simple to follow recipes. If you are hosting a theme party or a bookish event, this is one book to explore. The ingredients are fairly easy to source and depending on your budget, there are multiple alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to create. Special effects, such as mist and fire, are also uncovered, so if you are interested in kicking things up a notch, you will find it here!

Collecting the tools and ingredients to make most of these recipes isn’t very difficult, however there is an initial cost to purchasing some of them. Personally, I don’t have much in the way of a well-stocked bar, but this book has inspired me to start working on it. I did create the Chateau Romani from The Legend of Zelda. It is a really yummy drink that combines ingredients, including ice cream and Irish cream. I absolutely loved this drink inspired by the vintage milk that Link drinks in Majora’s Mask.

The Geeky Chef Drinks is a staple that should be in your collection if you are a huge fan of any book, TV, or game series. It really is a jam-packed recipe book that has just about every fandom imaginable. I look forward to mixing up some more of these interesting beverages.

Some interesting recipes, with some imaginative explanations. There’s a good few recipes that are on my list to try if I can source the ingredients.

This book is fantastic for fans of science fiction and fantasy. It is packed full of drink recipes from favourites such as Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Star Trek. Complete with colourful photos, there is lots to have a go with and plenty of inspiration for your next themed party. I found it easy to come up with suitable drinks to get the party rolling.

How was I unaware that there was a Geeky Chef aka Cassandra Reeder (see her site here) creating all kinds of fun foods and, in this case, drinks based on our favorite sci-fi and fantasy series and video games as well as a couple of animated series and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (?! is that a geek show?!)? Well that oversight on my part has been remedied when I had the opportunity to read and review The Geeky Chef Drinks.

In the same way that I like to try new and unusual foods (within reason), I am also one not to be deterred by adding a little basil or a jalapeno or a rosemary infusion to a cocktail. If it doesn't kill me and I have to spit it out (surreptitiously), well, at least I tried it, and who knows, it could even be my next favorite thing.

While I was scanning through the pages, many of the cocktail recipes sounded enticing, although for some the colors are a little off-putting yet I can definitely see how they could fit into viewing parties. Need recipes for viewing upcoming shows? How about mulled wine for Game of Thrones or purple nurple for Supernatural or a sonic screwdriver and emergency protocol 417 for Doctor Who? You're covered.

And, if you're feeling nostalgic and perhaps still bitter over the cancellation of Firefly, you can indulge in a mudder's milk, which looks like a protein smoothie with an irish cream/bourbon kick.

Some of the cocktails sound very warming and appropriate for any upcoming holiday parties with the added benefit of being real conversation starters.

The author adds amusing notes about the cocktails, safety warnings if you're the type who likes to set your drink on fire (because why not? Just don't try to drink it while it's burning) and ideas for the shape of ice cubes to use. The photography is excellent, showing some of the colorful concoctions in all of their bright, sometimes radioactive, glory.

Who would like this book? If you're a fan of sci-fi, cult films (The Big Lebowski, for instance), dystopian novels like 1984, and video games like Legend of Zelda and you don't mind imbibing a cocktail, this book is for you. I think you might enjoy incorporating the cocktails in viewing parties or book club meetings, such fun! If you hate anything geeky, give it a pass. If you don't like anything more than three elements to your cocktail, give it a pass. However, if you aren't a cocktail drinker and would give it a pass because of that, in many instances, the author provides a virgin recipe.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had read recently about a Harry Potter-themed dinner that was very successful and sounded (surprisingly) high-brow. I found the concept interesting because even having read the books, I could only think of a few things mentioned that would be suitable for eating or drinking. Here in this book though, Cassandra Reeder draws on a number of films and books to put together a collection of delicious concoctions.

In excellent news, ginger, cinnamon and citrus feature prominently in the recipes. I particularly loved the recipe for Butterbeer, but the Mint Patty from Archer takes the prize for top drink for me! I have never seen Archer, but this version of a wicked hot chocolate (spiked with Peppermint Schnapps and Creme de Cacao) is so tasty!

As a UK reader, I also love that the recipes include both imperial and metric measurements.

Highly recommended for any fans of fantasy/sci-fi who fancy brewing up a few tipples from their favourite shows/books.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing and Cassandra Reeder for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cassandra Reeder’s The Geeky Chef Drinks is a great collection of cocktail recipes which are inspired by popular sci-fi and fantasy worlds like Star Trek, Star Wars, and World of Warcraft. While many of the recipes are unique and feature helpful tips to make them non-alcoholic, some of the drinks have specialty ingredients that are difficult to get.

I really like that the book features recipes from diverse popular media like books (Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings), TV series (Supernatural, Firefly), and games (World of Warcraft). There’s a helpful section on making homemade simple syrups. There’s also an interesting section on special effects to liven up your drinks. You can give your glasses candy rims, make your drinks beautifully shimmery, and there are even instructions for creating fire and mist effects.

The recipes are detailed and easy-to-follow. I cannot wait to try Reeder’s version of Butterbeer or the gorgeous Tatooine Sunset. However, some of the recipes feature ingredients that only dedicated mixologists may have. I enjoyed the brief descriptions at the beginning of each drink which helpfully tells me how the finished product should taste. I really like Reeder’s entertaining writing style which helps to make this book more interesting and memorable. I also like that many of the recipes feature tips to make them non-alcoholic.

The book includes lots of full-colour pictures of the finished drinks. These pictures are simple but effective, subtly showcasing items which reflect the media they are inspired by. But, some of the pictures are a bit generic and I couldn’t immediately tell where the drinks are from. I also wish that the book’s layout had been more exciting because I think the quirky recipes would have been nicely elevated by a more vibrant and fun design.

The Geeky Chef Drinks is a fun cocktail collection featuring recipes from a wide range of popular media. It would make a great gift for sci-fi and fantasy lovers or the dedicated mixologist in your life. I like this book and would definitely check out more of Cassandra Reeder’s themed cookbooks!

I love this book! It's super cute and nerdy, and I will definitely try some of the recipes out. There are also some tips on how to add cool effects to the drinks. The pictures look amazing and the instructions are funny and easy to follow.

From Skyrim's Velvet LeChance to Archer's Peppermint Patty... Quirky (and delicious) Interpreted drink recipes from our favourite videos games, books, movies and more.

Every year I plan two girlfriend gatherings at my house. The first in June has a welcome back summer theme and the second in November revolves around spending some quality time together before the holiday madness begins. I read a great book, Drink Me in the spring and planned my get together around its Alice in Wonderland themed cocktails. I wanted to come up with a different idea for my fall party, and The Geeky Chef Drinks provided me with so many great ideas.
We all want what we eat and drink to taste delicious, but our visual perceptions are important too. Who wouldn't enjoy being served a drink like the Noble Pursuit, inspired by The Legend of Zelda(which can be made with rum and gin or there is a non-alcoholic version). This drink has a Mist Effect made with dry ice and it looked and tasted so good! My other favorite was the Moloko Plus(vanilla vodka, white rum, and a flaming citrus peel). I am adding two more, the Sulfuron Slammer inspired by World of Warcraft, and the Atomic Cocktail and I now have my Fire and Ice cocktail theme nailed!
These are the type of cocktails I would order at a bar or restaurant just for the visual effects. The four I named only scratch the surface as there are so many other choices. There are sections of cocktail recipes in Otherworldly Intoxicants, Magical Elixirs, Sci-Fi Spirits, Culty Cocktails, Literary Cocktails, Dystopian Potions, and Comedic Concoctions(hello Flanders' Flaming Punch inspired by the Simpsons, you are next on my list). I plan to work my way through many more of these cocktails as winter approaches and my partner and I like to spend Friday night in front of the fire with an adult beverage. Beautiful photos and easy to follow recipes combine to make a fun book that I can refer to again and again.
The author has also written The Geeky Chef Cookbook and I am excited to get a copy so I can combine some 'Geeky' food and cocktails. I may never offer anyone a glass or red or white again! 5 shiny stars.
I received a DRC from Quarto Publishing Group-Race Point Publishing through NetGalley.

Race Point Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Geeky Chef Drinks. I was under no obligation to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.

This cookbook pays homage to the science fiction and fantasy realm through cocktails, ones that would fit perfectly into the environments from which they are derived. The author takes the time to give readers recipes for different simple syrups and explains certain special effects that will make the finished cocktails stand out. With sections such as Otherworldly Intoxicants, Magical Elixirs, Sci-Fi Spirits, Culty Cocktails, Literary Libations, Dystopian Potions, and Comedic Concoctions, readers will be able to make drinks to fit into any themed party.

I really appreciated the tip boxes scattered throughout the book, as the author gives really good information on topics from sterilizing your simple syrup to making cocktails without the alcohol component. Many of the cocktails in The Geeky Chef Drinks are designed to be representations of drinks that are described in certain video games, books, movies, and television shows. The creativity level of this book is off the charts and it would be a great gift for fans of science fiction and fantasy. The photographs of the finished beverages jump off the pages and I liked the creativity that the author displays with the use of unusual drinking vessels. I also enjoyed the explanations that the author gives by way of inspiration for the drinks.

The cocktails that I am most interested in trying are Romulan Ale, composed of white rum, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and ginger beer, which would fit in perfectly on any Star Trek vessel.
Additionally, I would very much like to try Butterbeer, a mildly alcoholic, sweet and spicy concoction that represents the drink which exists in Harry Potter's realm. Author Cassandra Reeder has definitely done her homework, as the cocktails most certainly fit into the many worlds for which they represent. I enjoyed reading this cookbook and I would recommend The Geeky Chef Drinks to readers who are fans of science fiction and fantasy.

If you're a big fan of something, chances are you've sometimes found yourself wondering what a particular type of food or drink in a series might taste like. With drinks like the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Giggle Water from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Mudder's Milk from Firefly, it's always one of those conversations that comes up between like minds on the convention floor. Well, wonder no longer thanks to Cassandra Reeder's new book The Geeky Chef Drinks.

Reeder gives the fan a chance to make their dreams a reality with drinks from so many franchises it will make your head spin. Trekkies, Star Wars fans, Harry Potter aficionados, Warcraft fanatics and Browncoats all get a chance to shine with this collection of drink recipes. This book is particularly great if you have multiple fandoms that you follow and a taste for alcoholic beverages. Reeder specifically designed The Geeky Chef Drinks to be for all skill levels, so even if you've never mixed a drink in your life, you've got a good breakdown of how to do it. She even includes instructions for how to make your drink shimmer, safely light it on fire, or make it smoke. If you've got a home bar or want to impress your geeky friends at a party, this is a fantastic place to start.

The Geeky Chef Drinks is now available from Quarto Publishing.

I love to cook.  It's not just something I have to do because the kids demand to be fed, it's something I do because I enjoy it.  There's nothing more satisfying - for me - than creating a meal that not only fills the bellies of those that I love, but also makes them happy.  Food is love, right?

Well, man can't live on carrots and roast beef alone.  Sometimes you want to be an adult.  Other times, you need to be a geeky adult.  

Which is where this cookbook comes into play.  

The Geeky Chef Drinks takes a culinary tour of all the potions and elixirs our sci-fi and fantasy favorites have to offer.  Giving us things like Firewhisky from Harry Potter, Bloodwine from Star Trek, and the Atomic Cocktail from Fallout.  My personal favorite, however, and the one I squealed to see was the infamous Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster from Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.  

This cookbook is an extensive and versatile reference for all drinks geeky and fun.  In addition to hitting all of our favorite movies, shows, books and video games, it also teaches you some basics about mixology and how to liven up your presentation.  Who wouldn't want to give thier drink a magical shimmer?  

For the most part, you can use whatever brand alcohol you like, but on occasion the author does suggest a particular brand and always gives her reasonings why you should use it instead of something else.  As added bonus for me, with two teenagers in the house, there are suggestions on how to make many of these drinks without alcohol.  So, if you don't want to imbibe that night or want to share the fun with your kids, you can do so without guilt.  Or law breaking.  

I cannot believe I've missed this series of cookbooks.  If the others are half as informative, creative, and entertaining as The Geeky Chef Drinks has been, then they're sure to be winners.  I know what I'm putting on my Christmas list this year.

I was unfamiliar with this author, her blog, and her other titles before reading this book but I am definitely going to take a look now. This is a paradise for the geeky imbiber! She covers a wide array of Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Parody including Zelda, Lord of the Rings, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Mass Effect. The layout in inviting, and the pictures are gorgeous! The recipes overall seemed to be uncomplicated and included suggestions for virgin versions as well as encouragement to tweak proportions to your own taste. There is even a recipe for a non-disgusting grenadine! Most of the drinks come with a little bit of a backstory and where the author took inspiration when formulating the mixed drink. And let it be known now that, yes, Butterbeer IS one of the included drinks. This book will be making an appearance at several upcoming parties and will be a no-brainer stocking stuffer for several family members.