PORCHLIGHT BOOK CLUB
Book Club is our monthly book launch party that celebrates authors in the
cocktail space. Guests enjoy inspired drinks, live music, and the opportunity to
meet their favorite authors and connect with fellow cocktail enthusiasts!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Malört: The Redemption Of A Revered & Reviled Spirit by Josh Noel
Monday, September 16th · 6:30
ATTN: NYC-Based Chicagoans!
Celebrate the launch of Malört: The Redemption Of A Revered & Reviled Spirit with author and journalist Josh Noel. Noel uncovers the fascinating story behind Chicago’s infamous liqueur, Malört, known for its — let's go with "unique" — flavor profile.
Special thanks to our friends at Malört for co-hosting this event!
GET TICKETS (opens in a new tab)The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin and The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey by Kara Newman
Monday, September 30th · 6:30pm
Break open the cocktail cabinet and dive into the world of gin and whiskey-based cocktails!
With mid-century–inspired illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, these 50 card decks from spirits and cocktail writer Kara Newman are the ideal pick for budding mixologists and bartending experts. With something for every palette, get ready to shake, mix, and stir your way through the world of whiskey and gin.
GET TICKETS (opens in a new tab)PAST EVENTS
The Bartender's Pantry by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso with Emma Janzen
Monday, June 10th · 6:30 - 8:30pm
A celebration of culinary ingredients in mixed drinks
Gramercy Tavern alum and celebrated author Jim Meehan has teamed up with creative leader and tavern owner Bart Sasso, and award-winning cocktail author Emma Janzen to create a professional guide that surveys and celebrates the culinary ingredients in mixed drinks. With over 100 recipes, readers sure won't be left thirsty!
Forbidden Cocktails by André Darlington
Monday, May 6th · 6:30 - 8:30pm
Prohibition-Era Hollywood: When sin ruled the movies and the drinks
In Forbidden Cocktails by André Darlington, classic film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike can get a taste of all the “forbidden” fun of Pre-Code Hollywood and the Prohibition and speakeasy era, with fifty pairings of Pre-Code films and cocktails.
The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought the Cocktail Home by Dr. Nicola Nice
Monday, April 22nd · 6:30 - 8:30pm
Raise a glass to the influential hostesses who shaped the landscape of present-day American cocktails
Sociologist, author, and Pomp and Whimsy founder Dr. Nicola Nice gives women their long-overdue spotlight in cocktail history, revealing how their influence from home cocktail parlors propelled iconic drinks like the Martini and Old-Fashioned into popular culture.
Sparkling: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails for Any Occasion by Elva Ramirez
Thursday, May 2nd · 6:30 - 8:30pm
Bubbly-based cocktails to make any occasion sparkle!
Veteran journalist and content creator Elva Ramirez has put together 75 recipes for Champagne and sparkling wine-based cocktails, as well as recipes for syrups, garnishes, and a few delicious snacks. We'll gladly raise a flute to that!
Drink What You Want: The Deck by John DeBary
Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits by Aaron Goldfarb
The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert Simonson
Signature Cocktails by Amanda Schuster
Eater Book Launch Party
Cocktails in Color by Sammi Katz & Olivia McGiff
Saved By The Bellini by John deBary
Backcountry Cocktails by Steve Grasse, Adam Erace, and Lee Noble
Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice by Toni Tipton-Martin
The French 75: Iconic New Orleans Cocktails with John Maxwell Hamilton
The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails by Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich
Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ’Em by Neal Bodenheimer
Spirits of Latin America by Ivy Mix
Black Mixcellence by Tamika Hall