J K O Hanlon: 2 books

Cocktail guru J. K. O'Hanlon (known as "Thirsty Jane") guides would-be entertainers through an entire year of in-home happy hours, all of which are easy on both the hostess and the pocketbook. Jane's no-nonsense but always-classy approach from her earlier recipes is now applied to both...

With only three ingredients to wrangle, even the most hesitant beginner will start shaking in this quick but comprehensive guidebook. Whether intimidated by the vast number of recipes out there or the long lists of special-order ingredients, aspiring but reluctant mixologists can learn to craft...