Bourbon Is My Comfort Food reveals the delicious beauty of bourbon cocktails and the joy of creating them. Whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will gain the knowledge to make great bourbon cocktails, share them with friends and family, and expand their whiskey horizons―because the only thing better than bourbon is sharing it with a friend. From building your home bar to basics on cocktail technique, Heather Wibbels showcases more than 140 variations on classic bourbon cocktails―like the Old-Fashioned, the Manhattan, Whiskey Sours, Highballs, Juleps, and more―in approachable ways. The book also features several Cocktail Labs, which invite readers to explore classic cocktail elements and experiment with flavors, textures, infusions, syrups, and garnishes. But more than that, Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a celebration of ten years of bourbon education and cocktails by Bourbon Women, the first group dedicated to women and their love of the spirit. Wibbels celebrates with cocktails from the Bourbon Women leadership team, branches across the nation, and winners from the group's annual Not Your Pink Drink contest. Get out your cocktail shaker and explore the wide world of bourbon cocktails with Heather Wibbels and Bourbon Women! " Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a cocktail book that drinkers want: a tool that's long on detailed technique and chock-full of insights on amendments. Wibbels's well-tested recipes are easy to follow and sure to inspire home and pro mixologists alike. While her skill as stylist and photographer for the book is impressive, don't let those images keep you flipping pages on the couch. Wibbels wrote this book to get readers out of their seats and making drinks at home."―Steve Coomes, author and restaurant and spirits writer "Heather Wibbels, aka the Cocktail Contessa, represents the best of Bourbon Women here. Not only are her―and contributors'―cocktails delicious, they are beautiful, too. Follow her guidance to elevate your home bartending to new heights!"―Susan Reigler, author of The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book "When Heather Wibbels first joined the Bourbon Women Association, she liked to 'dabble' in cocktail making, until she witnessed the tremendous outpouring of excitement for her dynamic mixology creations from an enthusiastic group of women. Fast forward to Bourbon Is My Comfort Food, a collection of the very best in creative cocktails and the story along the way of the Cocktail Contessa, a true Bourbon Woman!"―Peggy Noe Stevens, founder of Bourbon Women and coauthor of Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon? " Bourbon Is My Comfort Food , by Heather Wibbels, showcases classic bourbon cocktails. And whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will learn to step up their bourbon cocktail game, and go on to share those recipes with friends and family, expanding their whiskey horizons."― The Whiskey Wash "If bourbon is your thing, or you're even just a little interested, this book will be a great addition to your bar cart. This brilliantly illustrated book is bursting with so much information, including cocktail tips, recipes, infusions, syrups, and more, for everyone from the home enthusiast to drinks professionals to enjoy."―Natalie Migliarini, founder of Beautiful Booze and author of Beautiful Booze "Cocktail Contessa Heather Wibbels demystifies the art and science of the thoughtfully-crafted home cocktail, a pursuit that was almost lost to history after the shelf-stable cocktail mixer fad of previous decades. This book proves that anyone can make and enjoy bespoke cocktails at home with a little bit of planning."―Maggie Kimberl, president of the Bourbon Women Association and content editor at American Whiskey Magazine "It has been a joy watching Heather develop her talent for combining flavors into wonderfully creative cocktails. In this beautiful book, she encourages readers to push their own palates with prompts for riffing on her easy-to-follow recipes. Her tips will have you shaking and stirring like a pro."―Carla Harris Carlton (The Bourbon Babe), former Bourbon Women board member and author of Barrel-Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America's Whiskey " Bourbon Is My Comfort Food reveals the delicious beauty of bourbon cocktails and the joy of creating them. Whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will gain the knowledge to make great bourbon cocktails, share them with friends and family, and expand their whiskey horizons―because the only thing better than bourbon is sharing it with a friend."― Beauty Loves Booze "Visually stunning! Heather's cocktails when presented live are just as beautiful as they are photographed. Her photography reminds me of the stunning style of the late artist Julius Friedman, crisp, colorful and enticing! With that said, the cocktails presented within are in themselves works of art that a