The new art of the cocktail has arrived in bars and lounges. In this exquisitely produced book, world-class bartenders Shawn Soole and Nate Caudle compile cutting-edge recipes for the experienced bartender and beginner mixologist alike. The ultimate cocktail book, Cocktail Culture boasts over 110 original recipes, from Classic-inspired Drinks and Tikis to Weird, Experimental & Mainstays and Flips. Add a variety of fun and delicious cocktails to your drink menu, such as the Kilt in the Monastery, Cannibal’s Campfire, Blume Sauer, Jamaican Sazerac, High Tea in Milan, Krak Nog, My Homie’s Negroni, Morel Disposition, Iced Mayan Mocha, and Sarsaparilla Julep.

The book also covers the burgeoning cocktail scene in Victoria, BC, which is on par with the world’s trendiest hot spots, and gives a human face to it all, with favourite and unique drink recipes from the city’s best bartenders, restaurants, and watering holes.

With gorgeous colour photos and a glossary of glassware, garnishes, and techniques as well as definitions of the various spirits, Cocktail Culture showcases a young, interesting, new cocktail culture waiting to be enjoyed.

Shawn Soole's
experience and advancement of the bar industry have been prolific. He co-authored the 2013 book Cocktail Culture and provides ongoing contributions to publications including Liquor.com and EAT Magazine. He has increased public awareness of spirits produced in British Columbia and continues to advocate his mission "to make the industry better for everyone"' through his Post Shift podcast. His input has been vital to the launch and/or ongoing success of numerous bar and beverage programs.

Shawn founded Soole Hospitality Concepts (SHC)—a network of industry leaders with decades of multi-faceted experience. Together they provide innovative responses to all the needs of hospitality-oriented businesses. His latest undertaking is the conceptual development, systems implementation, and launch guidance for Miss Fitz and Roxy, two bars under the SOS Group banner in Singapore.

Shawn Soole's profile page

Nate Caudle has worked in the hospitality industry for a number of years, including time at the legendary Pagliacci’s restaurant in the heart of downtown Victoria as well as at Solomon’s and later Clive’s Classic Lounge in the Chateau Victoria. Though relatively new to the bartending industry, he is already making a name for himself and creating his niche in the Canadian mixology scene.

Nate Caudle's profile page

"This is a great book for both beginners who want to learn basic technique and for more advanced cocktail fans who want to get their tiki on." —Toronto Star

"From the slightly stirred, but never shaken, minds of world-class bartenders Shawn Soole and Nate Caudle comes the go-to guide for your cocktail expeirence, whether at home or in one of the many classy corners profiled in the pair's new book." —Monday Magazine

Read an interview with Cocktail Culture co-author Shawn Soole in The Times Colonist.

"Though smaller than a typical coffee table topper, Cocktail Culture will definitely look good in your living room. It is filled with beautiful photography of dazzling drinks — and beautiful bartenders." —Vancouver Sun

"What makes this book a true success is its accessibility. Cocktail Culture is an excellent resource for those already immersed in the scene, but it is equally compelling as an introduction to those who may be a little shy, or intimidated, by this brave new world of cocktails." —EAT Magazine

Listen to a podcast with Cocktail Culture co-authors Shawn Soole and Nate Caudle on CBC Radio's North by Northwest.

"If you believe craft cocktails are limited to twee neighborhoods in big cities, plot a course to Victoria, B.C., on Canada's far west coast. This island city of fewer than 80,000 is awash in good bars and home to a thriving cocktail festival. Two bartenders partly responsible for this, Shawn Soole and Nate Caudle, have put out Cocktail Culture . . . which serves up a surfeit of creative drink recipes." —The Wall Street Journal