Mai Tai to Die for: 50 killer cocktails for cozy crime fans

By Jassy Davis, Illustrated by Claire McElfatrick

This collection of killer cocktails is the perfect sidekick for slaying your soirees, enlivening a murder mystery party, or sipping solo with a twisty book or movie.

Here are 50 fully illustrated cocktail, mocktail, and batch recipes to help you get your sleuth on, including:

  • Homages to iconic heroes such as Miss Marpletinis and Piña Columbos
  • Odes to classic tropes—whip up a Dark Past or a Brains & Brawn
  • Beloved character archetypes such as a Dirty Cop, Sleuthing Nun, or Nosy Neighbor

Culminating with a mystery cocktail whose name you can discover by solving the puzzles sprinkled throughout the book, these deliciously deadly recipes are perfect for anyone who loves to find out whodrunkit.

Format: ebook
Release Date: 27 Aug 2026
ISBN: 978-0-00-883146-2

Jassy Davis is a cocktail gal. She\'s written eleven books dedicated to mixing drinks, includingGin Made Me Do It,Winter Warmers,Summer Sparklers,With Alcohol Anything Is Popsicle,Alcohol Not Included, andDisco Drinks. When she does put her cocktail shaker down, she enjoys developing recipes for brands that like their dishes to be cosy and comforting with a dash of fun. She lives by the sea in Brighton and you can find her on Instagram at @ginandcrumpets.

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