Liv Albert has a degree in classical civilizations and English
literature from Concordia University in Montreal. Liv is the
creator, host, and producer of the popular Greek and Roman
mythology podcast, Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! where
she brings her modern perspective and her education in classical
civilizations together to explore Greek myths from a casual,
humorous perspective.
Thea Engst is currently a cocktail developer and writer. Thea has
spent more than a decade in restaurants delving into cocktail,
beer, spirit, and wine knowledge, but most importantly making
friends and her own family of skilled restaurant workers, artists,
and wonderful human beings. She has been featured on Chronicle and
in The Boston Globe, Boston Eater, Boston, and Boston Metro. Her
first book Drink Like a Bartender was rated one of the Best Booze
Books of 2017 by Forbes. Thea specializes in making and consuming
strong and stirred drinks, she reads tarot regularly, and shares a
whiskey with her guides every Monday.
Sara Richard is an Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated artist from New
Hampshire whose work has been printed in Vanity
Fair, British Vogue, and other publications. Her art is
inspired by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, funerary imagery, and the
natural world. Her creations tend to skew into the macabre and
unknown with a balance of sweetness and sentimentality, honoring
the Victorian-era theme of Memento Mori. As a native of New
Hampshire, Sara grew up surrounded by trees and plenty of wild
mushrooms. When not making art or writing, she’s watching horror
movies, cleaning forgotten gravestones with her mom, and collecting
possibly haunted curiosities from the 19th century. Her online
gallery can be found at SaraRichard.com.
“Nectar of the Gods is cheeky, fun, and educational.”
—Rachel Smythe, creator of Lore Olympus
“In Nectar of the Gods, Liv Albert combines classics with
cocktails to create a delightful book packed with delectable
recipes for drinks worthy of the gods. Each cocktail is tailor-made
for the most notable characters of Greek mythology with exquisite
attention to detail—so you can learn as you drink (though some of
them pack quite a punch, so it’s possible you might need to reread
when sober!). Liv writes with wonderful wit and boundless
knowledge, and the illustrations by Sara Richard are utterly
dazzling. It’s an essential purchase for myth-loving cocktail
drinkers everywhere, and a perfect companion to Greek
Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook.”
—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne
“Would the ancient Greek gods have drunk cocktails if they had the
chance? Liv Albert knows these wily deities very well, and the
answer is a resounding yes. Teaming up with Thea Engst, who brings
her creative flair for cocktail recipes, and Sara Richard, who
draws divine illustrations, ensures this book is a heady experience
on the page and by the kylix. A beautiful example of classical
reception that combines exploring the stories of the goddesses and
gods with a deep sense of fun.”
—Dr. G and Dr. Rad, cohosts of The Partial Historians podcast
“Praise Dionysus! Nectar of the Gods is a stunning treasure! Filled
with wit, wisdom, humor, and Albert’s incredible storytelling, this
is an unmissable treat for mythology fans. And the cocktail
illustrations and recipes will make you want to both frame pages
and bookmark them for your next party.”
—Genn McMenemy, co-creator of the Ancient History Fangirl
podcast
“Who says a recipe book can’t also be a page-turner? This is both a
hilarious sourcebook of Greek mythology and a very inventive
cocktail recipe book all in one. The recipes are engaging for both
beginner and experienced bartenders, and are sure to impress at any
party—not to mention delicious. But the descriptions make this book
truly stand out. Written with Albert’s signature humor and depth of
expertise, Nectar of the Gods is highly entertaining—with
captivating illustrations that make this book very hard to put
down.”
—Jenny Williamson, co-creator of the Ancient History Fangirl
podcast
“Nectar of the Gods shakes up traditional cocktail books with
stunning visuals and delicious deities. For anyone who loves to
drink up facts about mythology and mixology, this is a must-add to
your library. You just have to decide if it lives in your
bookshelves or on your bar cart.”
—Emily Edwards, author and creator of the Fuckbois of Literature
podcast
“Liv has once again brought her signature mixture of wit and grace
to another volume soaked in Greek myth, providing a much-needed
tonic for a world in need of a good stiff drink. What
impresses most is her ability to keep every recipe fresher
than rosy-fingered dawn arising from her bed, with each page turn
providing further delight to each of our earthly senses. The
end result is a catalog that Homer himself would be proud of, and a
drinks list to make even Dionysus blush. Come for the mythology and
stay for the beautiful illustrations that raise your soul to
Olympus and beyond. Tonight we drink in Hellas!”
—Ben, of Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens
“Indulgent is the perfect word to describe this gorgeously
illustrated book with cocktails for all palates. The perfect
accompaniment for a night in with a good mythology book (or
podcast)!”
—Leesa Charlotte, co-creator of the Sweetbitter podcast
“This gorgeously illustrated, delightfully fun book of cocktails is
the delicious nectar of the gods itself! Having made Hera’s
Hurricane and Bright-Eyed Athena, I cannot wait to try all of the
recipes in this beautiful book with my fellow Greek myth–loving
friends!”
—Nikita Gill, poet and author of Great Goddesses: Life Lessons
from Myths and Monsters
“Legendary cocktail recipes.”
—Bar Business Magazine
"Drink like Dionysus with this new cocktail book."
—Mental Floss
"Rich with wit and tasty concoctions."
—The City Magazine
"This book really has it all...delicious cocktails, entertaining
stories about ancient Greece, clever instructions for creating the
cocktails, and lovely illustrations. It’s a book that would be a
wonderful addition to any home bar or a fabulous gift for any
bartender."
—Pamela Kramer
"The most creative cocktail book."
—City Lifestyle Phoenix
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