The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book - Foreword by Julian Fellowes

Celebrate the characters, customs, and drinking way of life at Downton Abbey with this official cocktail book!
Enjoy the Crawley family's favorite beverages and immerse yourself in the historic culture of the beloved television series with over 75 enticing recipes in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book! Featuring easy-to-follow recipes from the 1920s prohibition period in Britain, this well-curated selection reflects drinks concocted and typically served at the time both upstairs and down, as well as in society.
This unique cocktail book is organized by the rooms in the Abbey in which the drinks were served, spans a variety of occasions, and showcases gorgeous photos from the set of Downton Abbey.
With a foreword by Julian Fellowes, the writer and creator of Downton Abbey, and an introduction by food historian Annie Gray, this curated selection of recipes spans the world of Downton, from drawing-room party drinks to downstairs hangover cures and more. In addition to classic concoctions like a Mint Julep, Prince of Wales Punch and Ginger Beer, this collection features character-specific twists such as Downton Heir, Turkish Attache, The Valet and The Chauffeur. Photographed using the original lead crystal used on set, each cocktail is guaranteed to raise your spirits, whether by channeling the verve of Lady Mary, the wit of Violet Crawley or the plain speaking of Mrs Patmore.
With a brief history of each drink and peppered with quotes from Downton characters, the recipes are organized by the places the drinks were served:

- The library (stirred drinks and after-dinner drinks)
- The grounds (refreshing drinks)
- The great hall (party drinks)
- The drawing room (pre-dinner drinks and hangover helpers)
- The village (everyday drinks) With these cocktails, relish the rich traditions and flavours of Downton Abbey, in the original Cumbria Crystal glasses, without end.

About the author

Annie Gray is an historian, cook, writer and broadcaster specialising in the history of food and dining. Annie frequently appears on television and radio, including The Great British Bake Off, Heston's Great British Food and BBC Radio 4's Kitchen Cabinet. In 2017 Annie published her first book, The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria.

Foreword by Julian Fellowes, the writer and creator of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning TV series Downton Abbey. He is also the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Gosford Park and the author of the bestselling novels Past Imperfect and Snobs.