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The Book of Cocktail Ratios Is Out!

Published: May 23, 2023 · Modified: May 23, 2023 by Michael Ruhlman · 40 Comments

"Like much of what Michael has written, [this book] makes other books on the subject redundant. Filled with history information and great recipes, it will definitely improve your parties."

—Ruth Reichl, in her substack newsletter, La Briffe

I'm so excited to announce the publication of my new book, The Book of Cocktail Ratios: The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails. It's based on the idea that if you know a few simple ratios, and some basic techniques, you not only know scores of recipes, but you can also have confidence in improvising your own.

The bulk of the book is devoted to isolating five primary cocktails and their many variations: The Manhattan, The Negroni, The Daiquiri, The Margarita, and The Martini, along with forays into highballs and some worthy cocktails outside ratio-based cocktails.

The book was illustrated by DC- and Oregon-based artist, Marcella Kriebel, and they are exquisite!

I love these illustrations!

She has also taken my ratio charts and turned them into beautiful wheels, a snapshot of the families I've put together. (And she sells them individually on her site!)

Signed Copy Giveaway!

To celebrate the book's publication, I'm GIVING AWAY 5 copies! To enter, either leave a comment on this post of your favorite cocktail OR, subscribe to my free Substack newsletter (you will automatically be entered). (Please note that I can only include readers in the continental US; apologies for that.)

Hope you'll have a look at the new book! Visit the Scribner site to order from your favorite source.

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Comments

  1. Donn Heckelmoser

    May 23, 2023 at 10:26 pm

    Really looking forward to purchasing! Love the Friday cocktail hour!

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    • mj

      May 24, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      My favorite...probably tied between an Old Fashioned and a margarita (made well. Of course.) depending on the weather.

      I'm so excited about this one! It's something I've been playing a lot with lately (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails) and looking forward to reading this one. Also ooh watercolors.

      Reply
  2. Matt Grahn

    May 23, 2023 at 10:41 pm

    I’ve been on a Busted Pipe kick recently. I think it’s because I have a hard time deciding between making a Manhattan or a Negroni. Best of both worlds!

    Reply
  3. Jeffrey Hubbard

    May 23, 2023 at 10:42 pm

    I’m so excited for this book! I also love the illustrations and the coasters! I’ll have to order some. Thank you for putting this together. I’ve always been a fan of your newsletter, and I’m a big fan of your Friday cocktail hour posts.

    Reply
  4. John Baglioni

    May 23, 2023 at 10:48 pm

    Hi. My favorite cocktail is the martini.

    Reply
  5. Laura Atwood

    May 23, 2023 at 11:01 pm

    I love trying restaurants special creative cocktails but my favorite classic cocktail is a margarita.

    Reply
  6. Julie Courey

    May 23, 2023 at 11:08 pm

    Congrats! I’d love a copy!!!!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  7. Aaron B. Myers III

    May 23, 2023 at 11:20 pm

    My favorite cocktail is a well made, balanced Margarita!!

    Reply
  8. Meredith Getty

    May 23, 2023 at 11:20 pm

    The Right Hook cocktail via New riff distillery

    Reply
  9. Kat

    May 24, 2023 at 12:03 am

    I am so excited for this book! My favorite cocktail is a classic Manhattan. But recently I have been on a Cynar Negroni kick. So good!

    Anyways, congrats on your book!

    Reply
  10. Tanya Athanus

    May 24, 2023 at 12:19 am

    I would love to have a signed copy of your new cocktail book.
    I love a gimlet or anything with gin
    I hope you sell a lot of books
    Thanks for writing the book
    Tanya Athanus

    Reply
  11. Jon Waalkes

    May 24, 2023 at 12:22 am

    Loving the new book. Enjoying the background to the cocktail culture and individual cocktails

    Reply
  12. Jon Waalkes

    May 24, 2023 at 12:23 am

    Enjoying the new book. I like the history behind the American cocktail culture and individual cocktails.

    Reply
  13. Ted Frank

    May 24, 2023 at 12:39 am

    I’m excited about this book. My favorite cocktail is a whiskey sour.

    Reply
  14. Matias

    May 24, 2023 at 1:09 am

    My favorite cocktails are those with Italian bitters, like Cynar, Fernet, Campari…
    As a Charcutier, I’ve been following you for a while. Your books with Brian Polcyn are an inspiration.
    Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  15. Joey

    May 24, 2023 at 1:29 am

    Congrats on what looks like another great book! Favorite cocktail is an old fashioned, but paper planes are also near the top of the list. Cheers!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie Tolle-Crespo

    May 24, 2023 at 1:31 am

    Hard to choose, but my regular is gin & tonic, but if I want something a bit more special I love a corpse reviver.

    Reply
  17. Brian Pokorny

    May 24, 2023 at 1:45 am

    Can't wait to see some variations on an old fashioned!

    Reply
  18. Brian Titus

    May 24, 2023 at 1:50 am

    Anxiously awaiting the arrival of my pre-order. Now, I'm hoping for a signed copy! Thanks for all of your content, Michael.

    Reply
  19. Jacob S.

    May 24, 2023 at 2:16 am

    I love a thoughtfully made whiskey & sour. Here's to books and cocktails: Cheers!

    Reply
  20. Julie Bizewski

    May 24, 2023 at 2:42 am

    I really love a classic Manhattan cocktail, but the Boulevardier is delicious with the addition of lovely Campari.

    Reply
  21. Annie Rogers

    May 24, 2023 at 2:54 am

    This looks like such a great book! I normally lean towards whiskey cocktails, but recently discovered the Paloma and I think this will be my summer drink of choice.

    Reply
  22. James Babka

    May 24, 2023 at 3:01 am

    top 3
    negroni
    old fashioned
    manhattan

    Reply
  23. Mary

    May 24, 2023 at 3:11 am

    Congratulations on your new book! I can’t wait to buy a copy for my live-in bartender, my husband, who got really good at making cocktails in 2020 - or gift him a signed copy 🙂

    Reply
  24. Larry Sampson

    May 24, 2023 at 4:33 am

    Discovered you and became a fan when Twenty came out( my kids got it for me several Fathers Days ago)… hoping the Cocktail Ratios book appears this Fathers Day! ( winning a signed copy would be over the moon fabulous!) . Thanks Michael for the joy and enrichment you bring to our lives.
    Looking forward to this book! Larry

    Reply
  25. Justin Vick

    May 24, 2023 at 10:36 am

    Super excited- have often thought of cocktails being grouped by their ratios.

    Reply
  26. Richard Otter

    May 24, 2023 at 11:04 am

    Anything with Gin! Can’t wait to read the new book! Keeup the great work.

    Reply
  27. Joe

    May 24, 2023 at 11:45 am

    My favorite cocktail is the margarita and the original daiquiri. I’m also super excited for this book because I loved your other ratio book.

    Reply
  28. Julie Gammino

    May 24, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    Congratulations on publication day! My favorite cocktail (well, one of them!) is the Caipirhina. It's refreshing and delicious. I also love a Marquesa Manhattan made with Papa's Pilar rum. And tequila drinks! Yum. Anyway, congrats- I'm looking forward to this book. I'll raise a glass to you when I mix my first cocktail from it. Cheers!

    Reply
  29. Dennis

    May 24, 2023 at 2:17 pm

    Congratulations Michael! It is always great to see you out with a new book. I would love a copy.

    Reply
  30. Melissa

    May 24, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    This book looks amazing. I'd have to say a Manhattan is my current drink of choice with a Sidecar as a close second

    Reply
  31. Erin

    May 24, 2023 at 8:27 pm

    Margarita and vodka martini are my favs. Congratulations on the book!

    Reply
  32. Karen O. Brown

    May 24, 2023 at 11:37 pm

    Fabulous book! Loving the concept and illustrations add a real personal touch. My favorite cocktail, gosh- I have a wide palette. I love learning new ones so the book would help introduce me to many I don’t know. And, since I love Campari, or anything bitter- a Negroni hits the spot often!!!
    Hearty congratulations!!! Well deserved.

    Reply
  33. Tim M

    May 25, 2023 at 3:07 am

    As a bourbon drinker the classic Manhattan and/or Old Fashion are my favorites. But in summertime gin excites me as well. (I’m a seasonal drinker!) Your egg nog recipe has been a tradition in my circle for almost a decade. I twist it slightly every year from cinnamon whisky to pecan infused….they’re all amazing. The ratio of the original recipe is spot on. Can’t wait for this cocktail book and hoping for a signed copy? Cheers Ruhlman!

    Reply
  34. Bill Westfall

    May 25, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    Michael, I’m excited to read your new book… after spending a week in Florence, my favorite cocktail became the Americano. Previously, it was the Negroni.

    Reply
  35. Clevo

    May 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    My favorite for years was a perfect Manhattan, but recently I have been partial to a Sazerac.

    Reply
  36. Chris Murphy

    May 25, 2023 at 9:50 pm

    Both my daughter and I love a good Whiskey Sour, and with summer about to start a Dark & Stormy is always a nice option. Also, if anyone has a suggestion for a name for a recent concoction of mine I'd appreciate it! (2oz gin, 1/2 oz Cherry Heering liquor, and blood orange juice).

    Reply
  37. Gisele

    May 28, 2023 at 12:41 am

    The book looks fabulous! I love the coaster with the wheels on them in your recent post! Gimlet is my favorite cocktail.

    Reply
  38. Yvonne Coyle

    May 31, 2023 at 3:57 am

    I would love to win a copy! My fave is a Negroni or a Light City Cocktail.

    Reply
  39. Tammy

    May 31, 2023 at 9:26 pm

    Your book, Ratios, has changed the way I cook, so maybe this book will change the way I drink! My favorite cocktail is an Old Fashioned 🥃😀

    Reply

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