Shake & Sip: Recipes from the Best Bars in America

A Toast to the Best Bars in America

Every great bar has a story. The worn wood of the bar top, the handwritten menu on the chalkboard, the bartender who's been perfecting that one recipe for years — these are the places that define a city's drinking culture. "Shake and Sip: Recipes from the Best Bars in America" brings those stories right into your hands.

Curated by USA TODAY, this recipe book spotlights the most celebrated craft cocktail bars from coast to coast. Featured bars will include exclusive drink recipes from the bartenders behind the stick — the real formulas for the cocktails that made these places famous.

What's Inside

• America's best bars, handpicked from across the nation
• Original articles capturing the history, personality and culture of each bar
• Exclusive bartender recipes representing the finest in local craft cocktail tradition
• Stunning photography from bar rooms and bottle shelves to finished pours
• A keepsake edition worthy of any home bar or bookshelf

Whether you're a home mixologist, a cocktail enthusiast or a traveler looking for your next great bar, "Shake and Sip" is your guide to the drinks and the destinations that are defining American cocktail culture right now.

Ships November 2026, just in time for holiday gift-giving! Order yours today.

Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages in the United States. Please enjoy responsibly. Do not drink and drive, and know your limits. For more information about responsible consumption, please visit the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility.