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Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist Hardcover – April 23, 2013

by Tim Federle (Author), Lauren Mortimer (Illustrator)
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Pour yourself a drink and brush up on your literary knowledge with this clever guidebook that pairs cherished novels with both classic and cutting-edge cocktails. No B.A. in English required!


From barflies to book clubs, Tequila Mockingbird is the world's bestselling cocktail book for the literary obsessed. Featuring sixty-five delicious drink recipes paired with wry commentary on history's most beloved novels, Tequila Mockingbird also includes bar bites, drinking games, and whimsical illustrations throughout. Drinks include:




  • The Pitcher of Dorian Grey Goose
  • The Last of the Mojitos
  • Love in the Time of Kahlua
  • Romeo and Julep
  • A Rum of One's Own
  • Are You There, God? It's Me, Margarita
  • Vermouth the Bell Tolls
  • and more!






2013 Goodreads Choice Award (Food & Cookbooks)




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"It's a little-known fact that the information in here will make anyone look and sound better than they actually do"
-David Baldacci


"...this is a wonderfully entertaining read, slight enough to be digested in one sitting, clever enough to be entertaining even if you never make a single one of the cocktails."
-World of Beer blog


"Tequila Mockingbird is a refreshing reminder that drinking is supposed to be fun, and it brings together the kind of cocktails you'll actually make into a book you'll actually use."
-DrinkSpirits.com


"You've never seen so many literary inside jokes in your whole life, which makes this little cookbook my new favorite thing... The commentary is hilarious, to boot."
-FoodRiot


"Ingredient by ingredient I became a fan of the ersatz bartending guide for English majors, in which summaries of classic novels and their corresponding recipes are garnished with groan-worthy puns and sepia-toned illustrations. I toast to that!"
-Palm Beach Post


"Pun-tastic cocktail delights . . . peruse it to find your book club's next read (and cocktail)."
-Epicurious.com

About the Author

Tim Federle is the award-winning author of one of the world's bestselling cocktail recipe books, Tequila Mockingbird, as well as the Hollywood-themed spin-off Gone with the Gin, and the novelty board book Hickory Daiquiri Dock. His most recent book, Life Is Like a Musical, is a guide to life based on his experiences on Broadway. Declared "a prolific scribe whose breezy wit isn't bound to a single genre" by the Huffington Post, Tim also writes screenplays and novels. A native of San Francisco who grew up in Pittsburgh, Tim now divides his time between New York and the internet.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Adult
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762448652
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762448654
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.65 x 7.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Tim Federle is the showrunner and executive producer of "High School Musical: the Musical: the Series," which he created for Disney+. His novels include the New York Times Notable Book "Better Nate Than Ever" and its Lambda-winning sequel—which Lin-Manuel Miranda called “a wonderful evocation of what it’s like to be a theater kid” (New York Times). A film adaptation of "Nate," written and directed by Federle, will premiere on Disney+ in spring 2022. The film stars Aria Brooks, Joshua Bassett, Lisa Kudrow, and Rueby Wood as Nate.

Tim’s hit series of cocktail recipe books, including "Tequila Mockingbird," have sold over half a million copies worldwide. He co-wrote the Broadway musical adaptation of "Tuck Everlasting," and won the Humanitas Prize for co-writing the Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated Best Animated Feature "Ferdinand," starring John Cena and Kate McKinnon.

A former Broadway dancer, Tim was born in San Francisco, grew up in Pittsburgh, and now divides his time between Los Angeles and the internet.

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Customers enjoy this cocktail book for its clever drink names that are hilarious plays on classic literature, and find the recipes to be super punny and well-crafted. The book serves as a great gift for literary cocktail-drinking friends, with one customer noting it's perfect for work white elephant gift exchanges. Customers appreciate the entertaining narrative behind the drinks, with one describing it as an interesting twist on cocktails and literature.

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315 customers mention "Fun to read"315 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, particularly appreciating its puns and cocktails, with one customer noting how the literary spin adds to the enjoyment.

"...The puns are enjoyable and obvious, the writing is clever and fun. I’ve been told from the recipients that the drink recipes are good, as well!..." Read more

"Fun book, especially for my literate friends who also enjoy a good cocktail." Read more

"Fun and entertaining." Read more

"...Its funny and clever and has really awesome original art work in it. Even if you dont make most of the cocktails in it, its fun to have and read." Read more

266 customers mention "Recipes"253 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in this cocktail book, describing them as super punny and tasty, with cute pages that make it a perfect coffee table book.

"Great book!..." Read more

"...The cocktail recipes are creative and delicious :) would make for a good gift." Read more

"Love it, it’s got some good drinks and I love the puns, great gift for literary minded people" Read more

"Awesome book for those who have a literary/ alcohol mind!" Read more

250 customers mention "Gift value"250 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, particularly for literary cocktail-drinking friends, aspiring bartenders, and family members.

"Great gift!" Read more

"...It was a great gift and fun conversation starter." Read more

"Perfect gift for a literary friend of mine who likes to have folks over for cocktails." Read more

"...buff or enjoys reading and interested in cocktails, this is a perfect gift. I had a copy given to me as a gift that always sat in my kitchen...." Read more

49 customers mention "Drink name"46 positive3 negative

Customers love the clever drink names in the book, which are hilarious plays on classic literature.

"Clever titles -- as an English major, I was quite entertained...." Read more

"This book is worth it for the entertainment factor alone! Very clever drink names!..." Read more

"We love all of the recipes and fun names! A perfect addition to book club." Read more

"...Was it a book about drinks? Didn't matter. It had an excellent title and awesome cover art. So grab a glass, already...." Read more

44 customers mention "Conversation starter"38 positive6 negative

Customers find the book to be a great conversation starter that is informative and educational, with one customer noting its witty and fun descriptions.

"The literary quips are great, funny and informative; but the cocktail recipes are absolutely useless and clearly an afterthought...." Read more

"...Witty and great conversation piece and some good drink recipies too!" Read more

"...This is smart and witty and you can't believe he is really as clever as this -- but he really IS. Have you followed him on Twitter?..." Read more

"This book is hilarious. A great conversation starter - and that's before you start in on the mixing!..." Read more

31 customers mention "Humor"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its wonderful twists on old favorites and entertaining narrative behind the drinks.

"Quirky, creative and cute! Got as a gag gift off the internet and it ended up being very cute and a nice little book. It’s sturdy and nice quality." Read more

"Well made hard back book, fantastic illustrations, great recipes and interesting, even humorous reading! I would have paid more!" Read more

"Very interesting..." Read more

"...It's funny, pretty and full of great anecdotes and of course, cocktail recipes!" Read more

22 customers mention "Drink content"19 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the drinks in the book, finding them actually good, with one customer noting they are legit.

"...If you not a fan of classical books, then the drinks are awesome. If you not a fan of drinks, what the hell are you doing on this blog?..." Read more

"...is it fun to read through the clever recipe titles, but the drinks are actually good! Highly recommend." Read more

"...cocktail book was gifted from me to my friend who also loves to try new alcoholic drinks. I wished I bought one for myself...." Read more

"This book is a great gift to give a friend or drinking buddy 😂..." Read more

21 customers mention "Value for money"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be worth the purchase, with one mentioning it's a great value for those who like to drink.

"...Great price as well!" Read more

"...The cover itself is very pretty and I always had it on display. Great value and a fun book!" Read more

"...he loves the book.. He is looking forward to trying the cocktails.. great buy." Read more

"...a few we didn't like as much, but overall I'd say the book is definitely worth buying...." Read more

Packed with creative recipes and clever puns!
5 out of 5 stars
Packed with creative recipes and clever puns!
As a huge fan of birds, puns, and the novel referenced in the title, I fell in love with this book the second I laid eyes on it, but I bought it for my father-in-law instead because I don't often drink Tequila. That said, many of these creative recipes sound downright delicious, even to me. Some are a bit fancier than others and would require some planning ahead, but plenty can be whipped up quickly from common ingredients. I've especially enjoyed perusing the clever drink names. Each one is a pun on a classic work of literature, and many have made me laugh out loud. Drankenstein was a particular favorite. The whole book is delightfully humorous, and the layout is thoughtfully done as well. It's really a joy to look through. There are pictures and other sorts of content mixed in to keep things fresh throughout, including some drinking game suggestions. To top it off, the book has a nice hardback cover and sturdy pages. I'm super pleased with the quality, especially for the price. It's going to make a fantastic gift.
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  • Elle L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift, interesting cocktails brilliantly paired with classic literature
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
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    My son gave me the original book a number of years ago, and i love it. I bought this anniversary edition for several friends, who have really enjoyed it. This is the perfect "hostess" gift - something unique. It is also ideal gift for friends who enjoy cocktails and are readers or those who have a bar in their home. I have gifted 10 or so of these books & those i given one to are still talking about the book and thanking me. Book is filled with unusual cocktails, cleverly paired with literature classics. Fun to make cocktails and/or just enjoy reading.
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  • LR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Present Ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
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    Give them something they will remember this year for their birthday! This is hilarious! Durable book, beyond creative and has great recipes!
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  • The Book Bar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bartender Rating: Top Shelf
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2013
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    Take note book clubs, fans of classic literature, people who like getting wasted on a Wednesday. Tim Federle has managed to mingle the two most important elements in my life (well, right up there with life, love, family & friends); drinks & a good read.

    I grabbed the book and really had no idea what to expect. Was it a book about books? Was it a book about drinks? Didn't matter. It had an excellent title and awesome cover art.

    So grab a glass, already. Let's get a little stupid and look a little smart. Even if you don't have a BA in English, tonight you're gonna drink like you do.
    Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 152-153). Running Press. Kindle Edition.

    So as I was standing in a 2 hour long line to get my kids into the latest mini build at our local Lego store when I started this magnificent journey through memories of reads from the past (required reads) and drinks yet to be enjoyed. I laughed out loud, much to the chagrin of my fellow line loiterers, and I think I dog-eared (technically speaking, that little blue life-saver on Kindle) pretty much every single dink mentioned.

    (LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAHLÚA; LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA (1985) BY GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ)

    Never settle . . . even for a doctor . . . with a hot accent. Otherwise, you could go a half-century till you find the real thing. In Márquez's version of romance, the zipper-straining desire of a trio of lovebirds is practically an illness, eating his characters from the inside out.
    Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 338-340). Running Press. Kindle Edition.

    I don't know if Federle approached every classical book he could summarize and paired it with a drink or got sloshed on a drink a night and paraphrased a book he grabbed off the shelf and conjoined the two. I wish I had this capability. No wait... I do, kinda, every Friday on this blog. Anywho, I would be one/eleventy-hundredth the brilliant mind as Tim if I could stop testing these drinks and reread/'buy now with 1-click' the books he references.

    (A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S BEAM; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (CIRCA 1600) BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE)

    Take two parts Ren Faire and one part Greek mythology, add a liberal dash of forest-dwelling nymphs, and you've got Shakespeare's whimsical meditation on love and lunacy. An amateur might toast this oft-produced play with two melatonin and a gulp of cough syrup, but Lord, only a foolish mortal would try that-- this is a dream, not a blackout. You'll want to stay upright, if drowsily so, for a light, vegetation-heavy drink that will keep you skimming all five acts before a proper fairy-blessed slumber. You might just wake up in love..
    Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 489-495). Running Press. Kindle Edition.

    Seriously, Tim, if you are reading this, you are missing some major monetizing opportunities. You need to hyperlink these referenced books to Amazon for instant satisfaction and one/eleventy-hundredth percent of the sale!

    If you not a fan of classical books, then the drinks are awesome. If you not a fan of drinks, what the hell are you doing on this blog? Federle will ease any fears you may have about concocting a concoction with the well thought-out index of materials and ingredients. Ingredients sound too expensive? What are you going to do with a bottle elderflower liqueur when you only need 1 ounce? Bartender Jen (Gin) suggest getting those little sample bottles they sell at her house of worship, Total Wine & More.

    JIGGER: For small liquid measurements. A metal hourglass shape, available in a variety of sizes. We prefer the 1-ounce-over-1 ½-ounce model-- but you should up the dosage if you're trying to get through Anna Karenina. And just drink straight from the bottle if you're attempting Walden.
    Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 190-192). Running Press. Kindle Edition.

    Have this book on hand for great party starters. You can whip up the majority of these drinks with ease and have a fantastic conversation starter as you plagiarize the awesome quotes from this book.

    Disclaimer: Please drink responsibly. This book is intended for people 21 years and over who know the difference between Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume.
    Federle, Tim (2013-04-23). Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Kindle Locations 12-13). Running Press. Kindle Edition.
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  • PJ Coldren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for book-club parties!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025
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    Fun book, especially for my literate friends who also enjoy a good cocktail.
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  • MDG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
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    This was a cute book and used for a white elephant gift. Drink names and illustrations were hilarious. The cover was gorgeous and looked very high end. I can't speak for the drinks themselves, but the recipes looked good. I would have given it five stars except for the quality of the book binding. The pages were not cut correctly (they did not sit flush with each other) and this made it hard to flip through.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
    This was a cute book and used for a white elephant gift. Drink names and illustrations were hilarious. The cover was gorgeous and looked very high end. I can't speak for the drinks themselves, but the recipes looked good. I would have given it five stars except for the quality of the book binding. The pages were not cut correctly (they did not sit flush with each other) and this made it hard to flip through.
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  • annette e
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very punny!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025
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    Adorable cocktail guide. Great gift for book lovers.
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  • Dave B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful read !
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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    This is another enjoyable read, in a series and from one of my favorite authors. Filled with delicious humor and more yummy recipes. A great addition to my ( or anyone’s ) mixology library !
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  • Katie A Love
    5.0 out of 5 stars Literary puns meet liquor...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    If you are an unabashed (library) card-carrying bibliophile with a penchant for puns than "Tequila Mockingbird" is the book for you.

    Clever, witty, tongue-in-cheek and just plain spit out your cocktail funny, it is a must for every drink and book lover (or if you’re a grad student it is just one in the same)'s bookshelf.

    Never again shall you fear trying to throw a book themed party for your erudite friends. Added bonus, for those who don’t imbibe, there are also some handy mocktail and nosh recipes thrown in. Anyone for “The Phantom Tolljuice” and “Alice’s Adventures in Wonder Bread”?

    The book is laid out as follows:
    -Tools/Techniques/Terms (also note the handy metric conversions at the end)
    -Drinks for Dames
    -Gulps for Guys
    **And here I will note my only compliant—the two are most definitely not mutually exclusive (neither in liquor nor literature), but I guess it is humorous that someone thinks they are…
    -Bevvies for Book Clubs (“The Pitcher of Dorian Grey Goose” LMAO)
    -Refreshments for Recovering Readers (non-alcoholic)
    -Bar Bites for Book Hounds
    -Bonus! Games for Geeks (I thought I was a bookworm until I read these, now I realize I’m a philistine)

    My favorite game by far involves sneaking into a library, booze, and a card catalogue…the rest dear reader is for you to discover.

    While I cannot promise that these recipes will go down well en masse or that they all taste as great as their titles, I can say with certainty that this book will have you in stitches for hours.

    4.5 Stars but lets go with 5, because PUNS!
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  • Bree
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift for your bookworm bartender
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2020
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    I gave this as a gift and was so very happy with the reaction!! They loved the literary references and all the yummy recipes in a cute compact little book.
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  • Mansi Sharma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book for collectors
    Reviewed in India on September 28, 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This is a lovely book for cocktail and literature lovers. Great for one’s own collection and great for gifting
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  • David Rangel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny as hell
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Me encantó, lo usamos para hacer cocteles durante la pandemia y ver la pelicula a la que corresponde el coctel.
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  • Gabriela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Libro divertido
    Reviewed in Spain on March 11, 2020
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Libro súper divertido, lo recomiendo mucho!
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  • Giancarlo V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars ottimo!!
    Reviewed in Italy on October 11, 2021
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    ottimo!!
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