Get Lit: Cocktails That Bring Your Favorite Books to Life is a captivating cocktail recipe book that invites book lovers and mixology enthusiasts alike to embark on a literary-themed journey through the world of drinks. Each page of this intoxicating title unveils a creative fusion of popular books with cocktail recipes, offering a delightful array of literary-inspired drinks drawn from beloved novels across a variety of genres. Within the pages of Get Lit, readers will uncover a treasure trove of mixology creations, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of iconic characters, settings, and themes in bestselling fiction.
The book includes 50 cocktail recipes, divided into 5 sections, including:
• “Fiery Goblets for Red Queens and Wicked Kings”(fantasy books)
• “Cosmic Cups with Futuristic Flavors” (sci-fi books)
• “Twisted Tonics and Icebreaker Potions For Love, Theoretically” (romance books)
• “Suspenseful Spirits to Sip As You Sow Sinister Schemes” (thrillers and suspense books)
• “Virgin Brews for Virgin (Or Not So Virgin) Tropes” (mocktails, based on book tropes).
With its charming blend of bookish references and bartending tips, Get Lit is the perfect companion for both bibliophiles and cocktail aficionados, sparking spirited conversations and book club-worthy celebrations with every turn of the page. From tales of the paranormal to romantic drama, every sip tells a story and transports the reader into the heart of their favorite fictional worlds.
According to the popular site Medium, “If You Love Books, You Should Be Following Elizabeth Sagan.” And it seems many took that advice: Meet Elizabeth Sagan, popular book influencer, fantasy enthusiast, and self-declared book whisperer. Whether she’s reading, writing, reviewing or promoting them, her life revolves around books. And over the past eight years Elizabeth has built a community of over 650,000 like-minded bookworms across her various popular social platforms, all eager to read her book-related content, reviews and recommendations.
Elizabeth’s work has been featured on various media outlets and she speaks regularly on the importance of books - she’s held a TEDx speech on becoming a book influencer, spoke as a panelist at the Frankfurt BookFair, and regularly speaks at schools on the importance of reading. She’s also worked with countless publishing houses and independent authors to promote their books with great success. Elizabeth’s goal has always been simple - make people read. And with this project Elizabeth hopes to do that and more (and with cocktails!)
Professional barman Sother Teague, Wine Enthusiast’s Mixologist of the Year (2017), is the former president of the New York chapter of United States Bartenders Guild, Beverage Director at New York bitters and amaro mecca Amor y Amargo, co-founder of NYC bars Coup and the Windmill, and the host of Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network. He developed a love of teaching while working on the Food Network's Good Eats, and has been featured as a cocktail expert by such publications as Esquire, GQ, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Time Out, BuzzFeed and more. He lives and works in New York’s East Village, and you should come see him for a drink sometime.
