Cocktails for Ding Dongs

With humor and playfulness, this collection of cocktail recipes and comics offers updated twists on classic cocktails. With appearances from pop culture characters, inebriated unicorns, and more, this cocktail guide aims to bring the sophistication of the craft cocktail to the average swiller. The original recipes were created by the bartender of the Michelin-starred group 16" on Center (Longman & Eagle, Dusek's, Moneygun).

Dustin Drankiewicz served stints bartending in Milwaukee and Las Vegas before becoming beverage director for Chicago's restaurant/hospitality group 16" On Center.

Alexandra Ensign is a University of Chicago graduate and bartender who spends her free time creating zines, comics, and illustrations to sell at local comic conventions and fests.