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sodrewrites's review
4.0
Can I Mix You a Drink? by T-Pain and Maxwell Britten was a delight to check out! As a fan of T-Pain, I can appreciate a collection of beautiful drinks named after hits by the "rapper ternt sanga" himself. Throughout the book we see 50 recipes + glossy photos of mouthwatering drinks sprinkled with witty commentary by T-Pain in between each selection. Reading every word in his voice made this such a fun book to flip through.
Any fan of T-Pain or those who love playing bartender at home would love to add this book to their collection or coffee table. While many of these drinks look a bit ambitious for my poor mixing skills, I can't wait to try some of them. In fact, "Chopped and Skrewed," "Tipsy," "She's a Vibe," and "All I Do is Win" will definitely be made around my bar in the near future.
Thank you to Netgalley and Kingston Imperial for the ARC!
Any fan of T-Pain or those who love playing bartender at home would love to add this book to their collection or coffee table. While many of these drinks look a bit ambitious for my poor mixing skills, I can't wait to try some of them. In fact, "Chopped and Skrewed," "Tipsy," "She's a Vibe," and "All I Do is Win" will definitely be made around my bar in the near future.
Thank you to Netgalley and Kingston Imperial for the ARC!
teachinsci's review
5.0
A fun book with amazing drinks and a story to tell. Enlistment both for the drink ideas and for the insight into the kids of T-Pain.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the chance to read an advance copy of this book. #CanIMixYouADrink
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the chance to read an advance copy of this book. #CanIMixYouADrink
constancemn's review
4.0
My autographed copy is an enjoyable addition to my drinks bookshelf. How to describe it? The drinks are elaborate and expensive concoctions such that it's hard to imagine wanting to both drink them and make them on the same night...I feel like I'd want to have someone on my staff make them for me (thus I would need to have staff). When the recipes are juxtaposed with such tidbits of wisdom as practical steps for the avoidance of whiskey dick, it seems clear that the intended audience for the book consists of ballers and the adult children of Russian oligarchs.
allysunsun's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this book! So many cool drinks with awesome names. Not only that but T-Pain has written some of the blurbs and they are laugh out loud funny. Definitely getting a hard copy for my shelf!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.
jennyfer's review
5.0
Full disclosure here: I'm not a huge fan of T-Pain's style of music, although I respect the artistry and skill behind it. I downloaded this book not as a fan or a huge drinker, but because people are fascinating. I was particularly struck by the introduction, where he outlines (along with his introduction to alcohol as a legless teen) his deconstruction of music and how he learned to craft his songs.
This is a book of 50 cocktails, each one named for one of T-Pain's songs. The photography of the drinks is particularly stunning, and the recipes themselves make mixology accessible. There are some specialised ingredients included, and T-Pain's preferred brands are recommended (although, of course, it depends on local availability). There are also lists of specially prepared infusions, garnishes, and ingredients in the back of the book to aid the crafting of the cocktails.
Interspersed throughout are small anecdotes or notes from T-Pain, some wise, some funny, all very much in his own unique voice, from club ettiquette to responsible (ish) drinking, to generally having fun with what you do.
I will definitely be trying some of these cocktails!
~Many thanks to NetGalley and Kingston Imperial for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
This is a book of 50 cocktails, each one named for one of T-Pain's songs. The photography of the drinks is particularly stunning, and the recipes themselves make mixology accessible. There are some specialised ingredients included, and T-Pain's preferred brands are recommended (although, of course, it depends on local availability). There are also lists of specially prepared infusions, garnishes, and ingredients in the back of the book to aid the crafting of the cocktails.
Interspersed throughout are small anecdotes or notes from T-Pain, some wise, some funny, all very much in his own unique voice, from club ettiquette to responsible (ish) drinking, to generally having fun with what you do.
I will definitely be trying some of these cocktails!
~Many thanks to NetGalley and Kingston Imperial for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
globetrottingcat's review
5.0
A great book with a range of drinks. I was impressed with the variety, though some of the ingredients could be difficult to obtain. This is a physical book I would definitely purchase for my bar cart. I liked the images and the aesthetic of the book.
kristinecircenis's review
4.0
Thank you Imperial Publishing & Netgalley for the electronic advanced reader’s copy.
T-Pain’s music was front for most social gatherings throughout my life. When I saw he had written a book, I knew I had to read it. When I saw it written a cocktail book I knew that me and every single one of my friends also needed to read it. While many of the liqueurs are incredibly specialized, I appreciate that he listed brand names whenever possible so I don’t look like an absolute fool heading into the liquor store. I’m really excited to give many of these cocktails a try.
T-Pain’s music was front for most social gatherings throughout my life. When I saw he had written a book, I knew I had to read it. When I saw it written a cocktail book I knew that me and every single one of my friends also needed to read it. While many of the liqueurs are incredibly specialized, I appreciate that he listed brand names whenever possible so I don’t look like an absolute fool heading into the liquor store. I’m really excited to give many of these cocktails a try.
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