Shake it off: A Taylor Swift love story … told in cocktails
From dealing with heartbreaking heartbreak to dancing the night away with the girls, there’s a cocktail for every occasion.
At least that is evident from a new cocktail recipe book that pays tribute to world-famous pop divas such as Taylor Swift and Britney Spears.
Inspired by pop hits that defined a generation and the iconic women who sing them, Ashley Gibson, a self-proclaimed professional Swiftie, now aims to bring their songs to life through her mixology recipe book Sip Me, Baby, One More Time.
And with just a few ingredients, these cocktails should be as easy to make as it is to memorize your favorite Taylor Swift song.
A self-proclaimed professional Swiftie and pop culture connoisseur, Ashley Gibson is best known on the internet for creating beautiful videos detailing the cocktail-making process based on your favorite artists
These cocktails are as easy to make as it is to memorize your favorite Taylor Swift song, with each recipe requiring minimal ingredients.
Inspired by generation-defining pop hits and the iconic women who sing them, Gibson brings their songs to life through her mixology recipe book, Sip Me, Baby, One More Time (pictured: a cocktail inspired by Swift’s song “August”)
‘Each chapter of this book is a journey through a playlist dedicated to a specific feeling – from dealing with heartbreaking heartbreak to feeling like you want to jump on a table and dance on it – and is filled with easy-to-make, beautiful cocktails dedicated to songs by top female artists,” reads the book’s description
The book’s description reads: ‘Sip Me, Baby, One More Time combines the art of cocktail making with the power of these artists to create an experience curated by emotion.
‘Each chapter of this book is a journey through a playlist dedicated to a specific feeling – from dealing with heartbreaking heartbreak to feeling like you want to jump on a table and dance on it – and is filled with easy-to-make, beautiful cocktails dedicated to songs by top female artists.’
With chapters dedicated to the different stages of a love relationship – heartbreak, anger, healing, celebration, comfort, longing and love – it’s not surprising that Taylor Swift’s discography is the inspiration behind many of the recipes.
This includes a vodka midori cocktail, inspired by Swift’s hit ‘Karma’ from her album ‘Midnights’, which consists of egg whites, triple sec, lemon juice and fruit garnishes.
“With the sparkling green of this drink, I wanted to evoke that beautifully smug aesthetic – not to mention the green monster of jealousy, the kind of jealousy someone might feel if karma isn’t such a relaxing thought for them,” says the author. said.
The drinks are designed to look as good as they taste, and it even tells you which piece of glassware best suits your mood.
And if you don’t drink, Gibson said you can leave out the alcohol and make a mocktail.
Each chapter in the book covers cocktails you can drink at different stages of a love relationship: heartbreak, anger, healing, celebration, comfort, longing and love (photo: Sad Girl Sangria inspired by Swift’s 10-minute break-up ballad ‘All Too Well’)
In adulthood, Gibson has married her love for pop stars and cocktails (photo: the vodka midori Karma cocktail)
Pictured: an old-fashioned black glitter inspired by Swift’s song ‘I Did Something Bad’
Pictured: A Grapefruit Gin Fizz cocktail inspired by Taylor Swift’s song ‘Sweet Nothing’ from her Midnights Album
You might even come across some lesser-known artists who Gibson thinks deserve some time in the spotlight too – and a drink of their own (Pictured: Midnight Blue cocktail)
Pictured: A sweet bourbon tea inspired by Taylor Swift’s song ‘seven’ from her album Folklore
Born and raised in North Carolina, author Gibson works 9-5 in the corporate world to fuel her creative endeavors
Born and raised in North Carolina, author Gibson works 9-5 in the corporate world to fuel her creative endeavors.
After adopting her parents’ love of ’90s pop country, she began performing songs by Dolly Parton and Shania Twain in her family’s living room.
In adulthood, Gibson has married her love of pop stars and cocktails, shaking and stirring it all to create exquisite cocktails inspired by songs by Britney Spears, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, BLACKPINK, The Spice Girls, Doja Cat and more.
You might even come across some lesser-known artists who Gibson thinks deserve some time in the spotlight too – and a drink of their own.
Gibson originally started making cocktails after losing her job at the company during the pandemic.
As a stay-at-home mom who could no longer meet her friends over drinks, she started making her own cocktails while virtually jamming to her favorite pop songs.
As the world opened back up, Gibson realized a few things: Not only did she save money by making her own drinks, but she and her friends had more fun dancing and connecting in their own homes.
She took up her new hobby of filming, eventually building a following and finding her place in a cocktail-focused online community.
The cocktails are inspired by songs by Britney Spears, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, BLACKPINK, The Spice Girls, Doja Cat and more
Gibson originally started making cocktails after losing her job at the company during the pandemic
She was a stay-at-home mom who could no longer meet her friends over drinks. She started making her own cocktails while virtually jamming to her favorite pop songs.
She took up her new hobby of filming, eventually building a following and finding her place in a cocktail-focused online community
From specifying which piece of glassware best suits your mood to the basics of creating an Eras Tour-inspired cocktail, Gibson has the solution for you
From SIP ME, BABY, ONE MORE TIME: Cocktails inspired by the iconic women of Ashley Gibson’s pop music. Copyright © 2024. Available from Running Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc.