Mambo Mixers: Recipes for 50 Lucious Latin Cocktails and 20 Tantalizing Tapas

My wife and I are now enjoying the Summer after buying this fun book of mostly drink and Latino Summer Finger foods!

Mambo Mixers is the ideal book in every sense for making a cocktail experience excel; and not just for Summer either. I have made practically all the drinks and tapas that Ms. Gargagliano suggests and they are as easy to make as they are delectable. I would like to add that I have travelled far and wide throughout Latin America for the past 30 years; Ms. Gargagliano's selection for her book extracts the best of the region. Addtionally, the photography in Mambo Mixers is a true representation of what you will behold when you venture into this whirlwind of flavors. All this can be done with products found in any grocery store and the reward is at your reach within minutes. Thank you for bringing these great nectars and ambrosias to our attention!

This wonderful little book is loaded with appetizing pictures and recipes which are perfect for a summer (or winter, fall, spring) cocktail hour. The author offers variations of champagne, martini, and sangria drinks along with easy to make snacks such as Brazilian cheese puffs, Peruvian skewered beef, and guacamole with nuts & grapes. Anyone would find a variety of things to try and enjoy. I loved every sip and bite.

Mambo Mixers is a savvy, of-the-moment, inspired collection of Latin cocktails and savories. Arlen Gargagliano makes festive and fabulous bartending and entertaining as accessible to the reader as a well-stocked pantry. Whether you are preparing for summer fun in your own backyard, or want to tuck something special under your arm for that special hostess on your social calendar, Mambo Mixers has this reader raising her glass to Ms. Gargagliano and Dasha Wright, whose sumptuous photography gets the party started quickly.

I love to entertain, but was running out of new ideas to keep my little parties fresh and interesting. I have found new life in Mambo Mixers! This is not just a collection of Latin-inspired drinks---the book also includes recipes for easy tapas you can team up with those luscious cocktails! It's got the best of both worlds that will make my next fiesta complete (minus the huraches and tropical flowers ;-). Hooray for Hora de cócteles! The book is even tantalizing in and of itself--the hot pink cover entices you to open it and be dazzled by scrumptious full color photos of the drinks and snacks---just take a look at that watermelon margarita on page 46! I was lucky enough to see the author on her book tour, and the enthusiasm she has for everything Latin is catching. This book will make a great gift for all my friends too. Hmmm...party favor perhaps?!