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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Eells, Elias, author. | Lee, Solji, illustrator.

Title: Cocktails and consoles : 75 video game-inspired drinks to level up your game night / Elias Eells ; illustrated by Solji Lee.

Description: First edition. | Philadelphia : Running Press, 2024. | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2023044285 (print) | LCCN 2023044286 (ebook) | ISBN 9780762486915 (hardcover) | ISBN 9780762486922 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Cocktails. | Video games. | Cocktail parties. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.

Classification: LCC TX951 .E356 2024 (print) | LCC TX951 (ebook) | DDC 641.87/4—dc23/eng/20231205

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2023044285

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2023044286

ISBNs: 978-0-7624-8691-5 (hardcover), 978-0-7624-8692-2 (ebook)

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CONTENTS

COVER

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT

DEDICATION

THE TUTORIAL

Tools of the Trade

Glassware

Components: Spirits and Other Ingredients

Buffs: Syrups, Cordials, and Shrubs

Pixelated Elixirs

Pong: Pong Punch

The Oregon Trail: Oregon Trail Buck

Colossal Cave Adventure: Colossal Cave Julep

Pac-Man: Pac-Man Punch

Tapper: Bartop Float

Civilization: Civ Fizz

DOOM: The Shores of Hell

Platformers and Metroidvanias

Super Mario Bros.: Mariogarita

Metroid: Zero Suit Spritz

Sonic the Hedgehog: Ring Drop

Temple Run: Shirley Temple Run

Cuphead: Porcelain and Peppermint

Hades: Pom of Power

Barge of Death

Cult of the Lamb: Grassy Gruel

Castlevania: Life Apple

Visual Novels and Interactive Fiction

Ace Attorney: The Miles Edgeworth MarTEAni

The Fragrance of Dark Coffee

Zero Escape: Ice-9

Danganronpa: KoMaiTaiDa

Disco Elysium: A Morning in Martinaise

Kentucky Route Zero: Bourbon Slush

Puzzle Games

Tetris: Tetrimino Jell-O Shots

Myst: Sirrus and Achenar

Professor Layton: Hershel Layton’s Top Hat

Portal: The Cake Is a Lie

Candy Crush Saga: A Sweet Reward!

Simulation Games

The Sims: Mouthwatering Beauty Cocktail

Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Garden Party

Dear Esther: Atholl Brose

Firewatch: Wildfire Wood

Stardew Valley: Stardrop Swizzle

Role-Playing Games

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Noble Pursuit

Link’s Pursuit

Pokémon: Dratini

Skyrim: Ashfire Mead

Kingdom Hearts: Sea Salt Milkshake

No Man’s Sky: Exoplanet

Mass Effect: Mass Relay

Undertale: Blood and Sans

Persona 5: Water of Rebirth

Genshin Impact: Berry and Mint Burst

Elden Ring: Miriel, Pastor of Vows

MMORPGs

World of Warcraft: The Lich King

RuneScape: Wizard Blizzard

Final Fantasy XIV: Ether

Destiny: The Ghost

Action-Adventure and Stealth

Metal Gear Solid: Liquid Snake

Tomb Raider: Scion Sipper

Hitman: Agent 47

Grand Theft Auto: High-Octane Highball

Assassin’s Creed: Enkidu Cooler

Dishonored: Lady Boyle’s Last Party Punch

Red Dead Redemption 2: Boadicea’s Neck

Spider-Man: The Spectacular Spider-Sour

The Last of Us: SurRYEvor

Death Stranding: Timefall Fizz

Shooters

Wolfenstein: B. J. Blazkowicz

GoldenEye 007: James Bond’s Martini

Halo: Flood Shot

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Bravo Spritz

BioShock: Plasmid

Resident Evil Village: Lady Dimitrescu Fizz

Competitive and Fighting Games

Street Fighter: Button Smash

Mortal Kombat: Finishing Move

Wii Sports: Wii Tennis Cooler

Gran Turismo: Sardegna Simulator Spritz

Overwatch: Hanzo Highball

League of Legends: Refillable Potion

Fortnite: V-Buck

Party Games

Mario Kart: Princess Peach Bellini

Super Smash Bros.: Falcon Punch

Among Us: Impostor Shot

Dead by Daylight: The Hook

Fall Guys: Marshmallow Man

DISCOVER MORE

CONTINUE?

END CREDITS

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