The Dead Rabbit Mixology & Mayhem: The Story of John Morrissey and the World’s Best Cocktail Menu

This is more than a recipe book; it’s an illustrated journey into the mind of the world’s best bar:

• Graphic Novel Storytelling: Follow the reborn spirit of John Morrissey, leader of the infamous Dead Rabbits, in a gritty tale where modern bartenders become heroes and villains in 1970s New York.
• Award-Winning Cocktail Recipes: Recreate 90 of the bar’s most inventive drinks, from bright, refreshing sours to rich, spirit-forward Old Fashioned variations.
• Professional Techniques: Master the methods behind the mayhem, with detailed instructions on shaking, stirring, and building drinks to the exacting standards of the World’s Best Bar.
• Syrups, Tinctures, and Washes: Unlock the secrets to the Dead Rabbit’s signature flavors with step-by-step guides for creating the custom ingredients that set their drinks apart.

SEAN MULDOON is the cofounder and managing partner of the Dead Rabbit in New York City, and formerly the bar manager of the Merchant Hotel in Belfast. The Merchant was declared “World’s Best Cocktail Bar” in 2010 at Tales of the Cocktail, and the Dead Rabbit won three awards at Tales of the Cocktail 2013, including “World’s Best New Cocktail Bar.” In 2014, the Dead Rabbit won two further awards at the event, including “Best American Cocktail Bar.” The Dead Rabbit is the expression of Sean’s lifelong dream to combine sophisticated cocktail service with the rich tradition of the Anglo-Hibernian pub.

JILLIAN VOSE is the beverage director at The Dead Rabbit in Lower Manhattan. She was named one of the 10 Best American Bartenders 2017 in the Spirited Awards at Tales of The Cocktail.