A visual and gastronomic delight, this vivid and colourful cookbook presents both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in detail, along with recipes for tasty appetizer pairings and tips on entertaining, as well as hangover remedies for "the day after."

More than 100 recipes-from morning smoothies and energy drinks to afternoon thirst quenchers, evening cocktails, and aperitifs-are presented by the time of day they would best be served.

Recipes include; strawberry smoothies and breakfast muffins, smoked salmon, tomato and caper salsa bagels; carrot and ginger soup, canapes and classic and contemporary cocktails for the evening.

In addition to delicious drinks and mouthwatering morsels, SLURPfeatures tips for creating a well-stocked bar, hosting a successful party, and making clever garnishes, like colorful ice cubes and homemade edible shot glasses made from cucumbers.