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Sip and savor the bold flavors and vibrant culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora with over 40 drink recipes and 20 food recipes from Top Chef alum and acclaimed chef-restauranteur Nelson German, the culinary visionary behind Meski, Sobre Mesa, and alaMar Kitchen and Bar.

For Afro-Dominican chef Nelson German, drinks and food are about connection—whether it’s sharing stories over cocktails on a stoop in Washington Heights or gathering with friends under the warm, buzzy lights of his restaurants. In Caribbean Cocktails, he brings the rich culinary history of the Afro-Latino diaspora straight to your home bar and kitchen, blending tradition, personal storytelling, and modern mixology. Inside, you’ll find cocktail recipes easy enough for home bartenders yet inventive enough for seasoned mixologists, along with an ingredient index to help you make the most of every bottle on your bar cart, tips for batching drinks, plus low-ABV and alcohol-free variations for every kind of celebration.

Reflecting the vibrant drinking and food culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora, Caribbean Cocktails presents a rich selection of recipes from celebrated bartenders and chefs, spanning refreshing spritzes and bold island classics to tasty small plates. Each chapter highlights a distinct flavor profile, including concoctions for:

• Warm and sweet flavors like The Heights Mamajuana, Gingerbread Holiday Milk Punch, and Coconut Rum Caramelized Sweet Plantains
• Floral, fruity, and herbal flavors like Coconut Daiquiri, Zombie Revier No. 2, and Dominican Chorizo “Kipe” Bites
• Sour and bitter flavors like Cafecito de la Mesa, La Cultura Old-Fashioned, and Coffee Cake with Guavaberry Caramel Sauce
• Spicy flavors like Spice Me Down, Dominican Date Sour, and Afro-Cuban Mojo Olives with Peanuts
• Salty and smoky flavors like El Premio, Mayaimi Swizzle, and Dungeness Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

With the unique, historically based, flavorful recipes in Caribbean Cocktails, you’ll soon be entertaining impressively at home.

BIO

Nelson German is chef-owner of alaMar Kitchen & Bar and the Afro-Latin cocktail lounge Sobre Mesa, both located in Oakland, California, a contestant on Top Chef season 18, and was named one of Plate’s “2020 Chefs to Watch.” A Dominican American originally hailing from New York City, Chef Nelson received his culinary training at the New York Art Institute, where he learned the foundation of Mediterranean-style cooking incorporating French techniques. He worked his way up to executive chef at New York staples like Gramercy Park Hotel, Jerry’s Café, and Joseph’s Citarella. After relocating to his fiancée's hometown of Oakland, Chef German joined Supper Club SF and adopted a newfound appreciation for California cuisine. His unorthodox culinary style draws from his Dominican heritage, his African roots, and his embrace of Mediterranean cuisine and Asian influence, coupled with his love of local and sustainable California ingredients. He believes in letting his food tell the stories of his journey, derived from childhood memories, inspirational travels, food escapades, and his own original ideas.

[H]  Ten Speed Press  /  June 02, 2026