Round Turn is thrilled to host Dr. Nicola Nice, author of The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought the Cocktail Home, for a special reception and book signing!

Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 1pm-3pm for an afternoon of female-focused cocktail history! Nicola will chat about her book, answer questions, and demonstrate cocktail tips and techniques. Ticket prices include a copy of the book and entry for one or two adults, with options for a signature cocktail from a special menu inspired by the recipes in The Cocktail Parlor. Additional cocktails and snacks will be available for purchase during the event.

Seats are limited so reserve your spot today!

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About the Book

Meet the hostesses who have shaped cocktail history, and learn how to make the drinks they loved.

Throughout American history, women have helped propel what we know as classic cocktails―the Martini, the Manhattan, the Old-Fashioned, and more―into popular culture. But, often excluded from private clubs, women exercised this influence from the home, in their cocktail parlors. In The Cocktail Parlor, Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist and spirits entrepreneur, gives women their long-overdue spotlight in cocktail history and shows how they still impact cocktail culture today.

Journeying through the decades, this book profiles a diverse array of influential hostesses. With each historic era comes iconic recipes, featuring a total of 40 main cocktails and more than 100 variations that readers can make at home. Whether its happy hour punch à la Martha Washington or a Harlem Renaissance–inspired Green Skirt, readers will find that many of the ingredients and drinks they’re familiar with today wouldn’t be here without the hostesses who served them first.

About the Author

Dr. Nicola Nice is a sociologist, brand strategist, and founder of the Pomp & Whimsy gin company. Nicola has worked in spirits innovation for over a decade. She has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and more. She lives in Westchester County, New York.