Who’s the author? Sarah Gualtieri is a cocktail creator, recipe developer and content producer known for her beautifully styled drinks and seasonal approach to entertaining. Based in Long Island, she works with major beverage brands including Jack Daniels, Empress and JaJa Tequila, alongside smaller distilleries and independent producers.

Through her Boozy Ginger platform, Sarah has built a large and highly engaged audience by sharing approachable cocktail recipes, eye-catching videos and creative drinks inspiration. Sips of the Seasons is her debut book.

What’s it about? Sips of the Seasons is a year-round cocktail collection designed to help readers celebrate every occasion with a perfectly matched drink. Organised by season, this book moves from refreshing summer serves and cosy autumn cocktails to festive winter drinks and vibrant springtime favourites, making it easy to find inspiration whatever the weather.

Alongside 40 cocktail recipes, Sarah shares ideas for homemade syrups, stylish garnishes and simple finishing touches that elevate every glass without requiring specialist equipment or extensive mixology knowledge. The recipes focus on seasonal ingredients and accessible techniques, helping home bartenders create impressive drinks with confidence.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed summer gathering, a Halloween party or festive drinks with friends, this book combines creativity with practicality in a way that feels achievable as well as aspirational. The result is a cocktail book that is as suited to gifting as it is to keeping close at hand for entertaining throughout the year.

Recipes we love: Aperol Mimosa, Hibiscus Paloma, and Spiced Pomegranate Gimlet.

Perfect for: Hosts and cocktail lovers who want easy but impressive drinks for every season and celebration.