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We're SOOO EXCITED to have SARAH BECAN back at Challengers, because when Sarah is here we know we'll have an excellent food-related book to sell, as well as actual recipes from the book to sample-- and this time it's COCKTAILS!! YESSSSSS!!! (We think Patrick is already drunk!)Sarah will be drinking, chatting and signing copies of LET'S MAKE COCKTAILS starting at 5:00PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026! *THIS IS A 21 & OLDER EVENT, because, alcohol.
But there's more! We'll have a special, limited edition FREE PRINT for everyone who pre-orders LET'S MAKE COCKTAILS from us before the order close date of March 9, 2026. Print image is posted in the comments (it will not have the "Challengers" watermark on it.
You can pre-order the book from the Challengers website right here: https://challengerscomics.com/pages/managecomics/products?id=609898
ABOUT LET'S MAKE COCKTAILS
A fun and approachable comic book introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with tips for stocking your home bar and 60 recipes for classic drinks, from the co-author and illustrator of Let’s Make Ramen! and Let’s Make Dumplings!
Sarah Becan invites readers to wet their whistles in Let’s Make Cocktails! Featuring her colorful, engaging illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as juices, sodas, homemade syrups, and garnishes to always have in stock. With vivid, easy-to-follow graphics, Becan guides readers through basic techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and more. The book explores the origins, traditions, and popular legends surrounding foundational cocktails, including fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions.
With chapters organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for crafting a proper Gin or Vodka Martini, a refreshing Mojito, an eye-opening Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer, Fruit and Vinegar Shrub, and Lemon, Lime & Bitters. With recipes ranging from venerated standards such as the Manhattan and Last Word to popular modern classics like the Paper Plane and Oaxaca Old Fashioned, this Let’s Make Cocktails! is an accessible guide to bringing the Craft Cocktail Renaissance into your own home.
ABOUT SARAH BECAN
Sarah Becan is a comics artist, author, illustrator and designer, and the creator of “I Think You’re Sauceome”, a food-centric autobiographical webcomic.
Her work has appeared in various publications, including Saveur Magazine, Eater.com, Chicago Magazine, The Chicago Reader, and Tasting Table. She was awarded a Xeric Award and a Stumptown Trophy for her first graphic novel, The Complete Ouija Interviews, and her work has twice been nominated for the Ignatz Award.
Becan’s second graphic novel, Shuteye, was released in early 2012. In 2014, she wrote and illustrated Luna de Cuernos, a long form graphic story for Fifth House Ensemble’s spring 2014 concert series.
Becan illustrated the cookbook The Adventures of Fat Rice, published 2016 by Ten Speed Press, and is the coauthor and illustrator of Let’s Make Ramen! (July 2019), Let’s Make Dumplings! (June 2021), Let’s Make Bread! (May 2024), and Let's Make Cocktails! (April 2026).
Sarah lives in Chicago with her partner Niles and their cat Toki.
https://sarahbecan.com/
ABOUT TEN SPEED PRESS
Ten Speed Press is a leading publisher of illustrated books at the intersection of culture and creativity. We collaborate with tastemakers and trusted authorities in food, drink, design, humor, reference, graphic novels, and prescriptive nonfiction, bringing to readers works that are both visually distinctive and content rich. Recipients of awards from James Beards to Eisners, our books don’t just reflect the cultural moment, they help shape what comes next, providing readers with tools for growth, connection, and transformation. With an intimate, boutique approach, Ten Speed Press curates innovative books that set trends and stand the test of time.
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