Churchill: A Drinking Life: Champagne, Cognac, and Cocktails

A fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking companions, locations, and preferences, as well as plenty of cocktail recipes! Churchill was known for his witty remarks and his views on drinking, and this book will feature vintage advertisements and marketing material from the companies that kept him refreshed. It will also focus on the various eras in which he was drinking alone and with others, including FDR, Stalin, Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and other kings, queens, dukes, and duchesses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

A captivating literary journey awaits you within the pages of this captivating book! Prepare to indulge in its pages twice, as it will leave you yearning for more. —A.J. Baime, the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President and Dewey Defeats Truman

This delightful little tome is a treasure trove of historical information about Winston Churchill, encompassing a range of topics such as his drinking companions, preferred locations, and beloved cocktail recipes! Churchill's wit was renowned, and his views on alcohol were no exception. He often expressed his fondness for alcohol, stating that he had derived more benefits from it than it had from him. When feeling low, he likened himself to a bottle of champagne left uncorked for the night. Additionally, he would encourage young government ministers to partake in another drink, assuring them that he would not record it in his diary.

Divided into four sections—Drink Choices, Drinking Companions, Drinking Spots, and Drink Recipes—this book promises to keep readers engaged and entertained with its fresh and fun content. As you raise a drink alongside Winston, you will embark on a journey through various eras, from the 1910s to the 1960s, exploring the times when he enjoyed drinking alone and with others. Collaborating with the historic companies that kept him refreshed, the book will feature vintage advertisements and marketing material from their carefully preserved archives.

Winston's social circle was a vibrant tapestry of characters, and you will have the opportunity to meet some of them, including FDR, Stalin, Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and numerous other kings, queens, dukes, and duchesses. Imagine sipping cocktails in the grand settings of Hearst Castle, Chanel's picturesque residence in the South of France, the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Dorchester in London, Monaco, the Savoy, the Biltmore, and even the bars and first-class cabins of the renowned ocean liners, the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary.

So, raise your glass and join us in raising a toast to the legendary Winston Churchill. Cheers to a man who knew how to enjoy life to the fullest, and to a book that celebrates his legacy in the most delightful way possible!

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 139 x 191 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510768369