REVIEWS

“The simple, yet profound, truth that Dr. Nice has uncovered in her survey of hospitality guides and cookbooks penned by women—the truth expressed in these pages—is that homemakers had as much to do with the spread of cocktail culture as the saloon keepers did.”
— Robert Simonson, author of The Old-Fashioned, 3-Ingredient Cocktails, A Proper Drink and The Encyclopedia of Cocktails

“Gift this book to every woman you know. Because this book is about more than just cocktail history: it’s about women’s history, just told through the lens of the cocktail glass.”
— Kara Newman, author of Shake, Stir, Sip and Nightcap

“Dr. Nicola Nice shines a spotlight on an incredibly important yet often overlooked part of drinks history and culture: female home bartenders. Thanks to The Cocktail Parlor the voices of these women and their significant contributions will no longer be forgotten.”
— Noah Rothbaum, author of The Art of American Whiskey, The Business of Spirits, and Whiskey Bible

“At last, a celebration of women's roles in the invention and evolution of the cocktail! The Cocktail Parlor is an essential contribution to the history of mixology, and a lively and entertaining conversation-starter.”
— Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist

“Dr. Nice's groundbreaking work is as elegant as it is informative. Mixography - the art of writing about mixed drinks - has never received a proper history. When it does, I have no doubt that The Cocktail Parlor will serve as one of its cornerstones.”
— Dr. David Wondrich, Editor in Chief, The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails

“Historians are just starting to discover that women were equals in the development of drink culture, brewing and distilling. Nicola Nice has filled in the gaps in the history of women’s integral involvement in cocktail making... And it is a great read”
— Anistatia Miller, drinks historian and co-author of Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink, Vols. 1 and 2

“Dr. Nice cites so many fascinating authors that I kept one browser window open to search for more information about them and another to add their books to my reading list. Rarely has a drink book so enthralled me yet left me thirsty for more.”
— Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers

“The Cocktail Parlor is an absolute must buy for every cocktail enthusiast, from the curious novice to the seasoned hostess. Come for the recipes, stay for the essential women's history. As delightful and restoring as a freshly mixed spritz.”
— Mallory O'Meara, author of GIRLY DRINKS

“Dr. Nice insightfully chronicles history’s most influential hostesses, firmly placing these extraordinary women in their rightful position at the forefront of the dawn of the cocktail tradition.”
— Frank Caiafa, author of The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

“Leave it to Dr. Nicola Nice to beautifully highlight women's influence on cocktail history as she makes her own impact on cocktail culture for generations to come.”
— Jules Aron, author of The Low Proof Happy Hour

“What’s profound about this book is the realization of how quietly women of the last century influence the way we imbibe today... Nicola looked beyond the male dominated cocktail books of history and found a treasure chest of information.”
— Sother Teague, author of I'm Just Here for the Drinks

“Cheers to Dr. Nicola Nice for correcting the historic record on women and cocktail making! The Cocktail Parlor takes readers on a spirited journey from the 1800s to today, revealing women’s integral roles in the creation and acceptance of cocktails through every drinking and hostessing era, with delicious recipes that both professionals and novices will enjoy.”
— Jeanette Hurt, author of Drink Like a Woman and Wisconsin Cocktails

“Bring on the women in cocktail books!... Nicola’s research provides joyous a-ha moments for anyone interested in beverages and/or women’s herstory.”
— Tara Nurin, author of A Woman’s Place Is in the Brewhouse