Alcohol & Cocktails with author Casie Vogel

2) Are you a seltzer fan? And what’s your favorite hard seltzer?
I love seltzer! I love all the brands and the flavors, but if I had to choose I’m definitely a grapefruit-flavored gal. I think it’s the best-tasting flavor by far. However, many would beg to differ!

3) How did you all come up with the hard seltzer spins on the cocktails?
I’m not a trained mixologist so a lot of my recipes are a result of a lot of trial and error. I’d start with traditional recipes, say a classic Aperol Spritz, before mixing and matching ingredients and different flavored seltzers. 
 
4) What were some pleasant surprises when making this book?
I really got to know all the different seltzer brands out there, each has their own flavor and taste. I could probably compete in a sommelier-style taste test between brands! 
 
5) Why should someone get a copy of The Hard Seltzer Cocktail Book?
The book is a perfect gift for the seltzer lover in your life or really anyone who wants to have a good time. I especially recommend it for my party people out there, the book has some great batch recipes in here that would be ideal for a potluck boozy brunch, a raucous bachelorette, or just any Tuesday night!

The recipes in The Hard Seltzer Cocktail Book are organized into four different chapters—Boozy Brunch, Summer Slushies, Classy Classics, and Pregame & Party—based on the potential party or day-drinking situation you’ve found yourself in. With the exception of a few single-serving cocktails and the batch “party” cocktails, most of the recipes call for one 12-ounce can of hard seltzer and serve two. To purchase the book, check out https://ulyssespress.com/books/the-hard-seltzer-cocktail-book/.