Party Shots: Recipes for Jiggle-Iscious Fun (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Stella Lai (Illustrator) "Suavely cut to the chase with these easy, breezy margarita-inspired shots..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

What could be more fun than shimmering cubes of juiced-up gelatin? Party Shots explores the creative possibilities of this compact cocktail, a trend that's making an appearance even in upscale restaurants and bars. Innovative and often outrageous, these spirited shots go way beyond the basic lime gelatin and vodka combo. This colorful little book of lip-smacking libations offers twisted takes on old classics, such as the Atomic Tonic and the coconut-scented Piña Gelata, as well as crazy new concoctions infused with exotic liqueurs and even Champagne. Silly, sassy, and packed with easy ways to liven up any gathering, Party Shots is sure to induce a conversational buzz.

About the Author

Mittie Hellmich is a photographer and columnist for the Oregonian. Her photographs have appeared in a variety of books, including Highballs High Heels (0-8118-3017-9), and Atomic Cocktails (0-8118-1926-4). She lives in Portland. Stella Lai is an award-winning artist and designer based in San Francisco. She currently teaches at the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 90 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811839508
• ISBN-13: 978-0811839501
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #786,349 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hoot!, September 16, 2004

By	Jennifer P. Powell "jpavocat" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book - great recipes, and good tips for first-time shot makers.

4.0 out of 5 stars This is fun and inspirational book, April 22, 2009

By	Missy T.T. - See all my reviews

This is a fun and inspirational book. The author starts out with information on gelatin and takes off from there.Adding tips on solid nibbles to add to the shots. I have tried some of the recipes, and it has inspired me to make up some of my own.

The book itself is laid out nicely with cutesy pictures strewn through out.It is easy to read and even has a feature called fear factor that deals with non-toxic creepy crawlies from the animal kingdom i.e crickets. insect eggs and caviar etc etc...

Some shots are quick to assemble, other require a bit more time and a steady hand.
The challenging aspect to this book is all the ingredients one needs to have for many of these, it could get quite pricey, but many ingredients- with the exception of the gelatin can be substituted.

Cheers!