The Low-Proof Happy Hour: Real Cocktails Without the Hangover

by Jules Aron

Want to drink less alcohol and have more fun? Embrace the lower-proof lifestyle with these 75 cocktails.

If your cocktail hour usually includes a martini or a manhattan, you may equate lower alcohol options with a dreaded light beer. But it doesn’t need to be that way! In this revolutionary new book, Jules Aron reveals the secret behind low-proof libations that satisfy all your senses without knocking you off your feet. By building your drinks with a delicious array of lower-proof alcohols, such as amari, sherry, herbal liqueurs, and shochu, you’ll balance out the high-proof components like gin and tequila. These tricks can also apply to traditionally lighter drinks, too. Aron embraces garden-to-glass trends with spice-infused vodka, sweet-and-sour shrubs, and other, more health-conscious drinks.

Most experts agree that drinking less booze is better for your health. Cutting back on alcohol has been shown to help with weight loss, libido, and general well-being. With beautiful photography and contributions from well-known mixologists, this is a distinctive addition to the low-proof library.


75 color photographs

232 pages, Paperback

Published January 5, 2021

Reviews

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really interesting ideas - love the cocktail styling!

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoy your booze without the after effects with these low-proof drinks. Want to try the Tokyo Sakura Mule, Life's A Peach, and the Culture Club drink recipes.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining, fun and easy read. But nothing simple or easy... be prepared to invest a lot of time and a bit of money if you plan to actually make many of these cocktails.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the idea of cocktails with a lower alcohol content.
a range of recipes using such a range of ingredients