"A few sips of this...and you'll be relaxed for the next three days," Quark, "His Way," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine will recognize this quote from the episode where Dr. Julian Bashir was having trouble sleeping and Quark offered up a concotion in a fish bowl called "Warp Core Breach," that was supposed to cure his ails. And Star Trek Cocktails A Stellar Compendium by Glenn Dakin provides a version of this for those who might need the same nocturnal assistance. And this is just one of the many Star Trek cocktails in the newest book from Hero Collection Booiks, a Division of Eaglemoss Productions/Titan Books.
Priced at $26.99, this 135-page hardcover recipe book delivers drinks that belong in the repertoire of the skilled bartenders aboard the Star Trek Cruise as well as the kitchens of those looking for a nightcap that might do a little more than help them sleep.
With recipes for cocktails like "Worf's Smooth Move," which includes prune juice, T'Pol's Vulcan Grasshopper, Fuzzy Tribble, and Beverly's Bone Crusher, you're bound to find a new drink to try on your next cruise or at home if you feel up to it. Or you could challenge your local bartender to create one of these concoctions!
Filled with captivating artwork from Adrian Salmon, Star Trek Cocktails A Stellar Compendium contains forty Star Trek-themed recipes along with quotations and small scenes from some of your favorite Trek series. There's a handy index at the back which will allow you to search by the recipe names, character names, your preferred spirit, or even your favorite series or movie.
Whether or not you're a drinker, this book will make an excellent addition to your collection with its stunning art and detailed histories of the drinks which are bound to cause a chuckle or two. Available on January 28th, it is now available for pre-order.