Are You There God? It’s Me, Margarita More Cocktails with a Literary Twist

If your book club has ever debated whether to discuss The Great Gatsby or just drink gin, this is the book for you. Tim Federle’s follow-up to the world’s bestselling cocktail recipe book Tequila Mockingbird is back with 49 all-new literary libations that will have you laughing into your highball glass.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margarita is a delightfully irreverent romp through the classics, pairing clever cocktail recipes with Federle’s signature wordplay. Each drink is a love letter to literature—and to anyone who’s ever thought reading would be more fun with a buzz.

Inside, you’ll discover recipes like Fifty Shades of Grey Goose, The Handmaid’s Ale, and Little Soused on the Prairie. There’s Tender Is the Nightcap for the Fitzgerald fans, A Room With Vermouth for the Forster devotees, and Go Get a Scotch, Man for those who appreciate a good pun as much as a good pour. Each recipe comes with Federle’s witty commentary, plus whimsical illustrations, bar bites, and drinking games that’ll turn any gathering into the liveliest salon this side of the Seine.

Perfect for bartenders, bibliophiles, and anyone who believes the best stories are told with a cocktail in hand. Whether you’re hosting a literary-themed party or just want to make your Tuesday night more interesting, this book delivers the goods—shaken, stirred, and served with a twist of humor.

Stock your bar cart and your bookshelf. Your next great read is waiting—preferably with a lime wedge.

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