Like A Virgin: The Mocktail Bible
THE ESSENCE OF THE BEST — In Like a Virgin by Linh Nguyen, alcohol-free indulgence takes center stage. Forget dull fruit juices with tiny umbrellas—this is where the mocktail becomes the star. In 60 innovative, colorful, and surprising recipes, Nguyen proves that alcohol-free is anything but boring. Shaking, stirring, layering, muddling—all paired with creative recipes for homemade juices and syrups, tonics, and bitters. More than just a classic recipe book, Like a Virgin is a comprehensive guide designed to introduce novices and the curious to the world of mixology. From essential equipment to an extensive glossary, this book is the ultimate reference for cocktail lovers.
WHAT AWAITS YOU
- Mocktail magic from the Queen of Cocktails – Linh Nguyen presents 60 creative, vibrant, and surprising recipes for alcohol-free enjoyment.
- More than a recipe book – From homemade juices and syrups to tonics and bitters: beginners and pros alike will learn the art of alcohol-free mixology.
- Trendy, stylish & innovative – Like a Virgin is the perfect guide for anyone looking to elevate their mocktails and enjoy them in style.
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The Author / the photographer
Linh Nguyen known as the “Queen of Cocktails,” has built an internationally recognized career in the world of mixology. After her time as bartender at the renowned 360° Bar & Lounge at the VILA VITA Rosenpark hotel in Marburg, she now works as a creative consultant and developer of innovative cocktail concepts. With Like a Virgin, she demonstrates just how multifaceted alcohol-free drinks can be and inspires people around the world to pick up the cocktail shaker themselves.
Daniel Esswein Daniel lives and works as a photographer in Frankfurt/Main. Daniel is responsible for the food-photography on numerous cookbooks. Apart from 4 GAD Gold-medals he has won the „Gourmand World Cookbook Award“ for the best cookbook photography in Germany twice and in 2015 he was on the “Gourmand” short list for the worlds best cookbook photography.
Apart from that, Daniel works as a photographer for the food industry, food trade, gastronomy as well as for various magazines.