Fodor's - Our 11 Favorite Cookbooks by LGBTQ+ Authors

There’s no denying the ‘90s are back, and John deBary’s Saved by the Bellini offers a cocktail counterpart for just about every fad from the entire decade from foods and fashions to music and movies. If you already experienced the ‘90s once, you’ll relive everything from AIM away messages to Got Milk? commercials, but now through beverages you may not have been old enough to imbibe at the time. Complete with an introduction from Tiffani (Amber) Thiessen, Saved by the Bell’s Kelly Kapowski, herself, this fully illustrated charmer is a feel-good gift for any Millennial, a trendy approach to a decade you may have missed, or simply a lifesaver for your next themed party.

Wine Enthusiast - The Best Margarita Recipes for Every Palate

Margaritas are typically made with tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice. Some may include an additional sweetener like simple syrup or agave nectar.

Within that rubric lies a world of possibility, according to John deBary, author of Drink What You Want.

“You can find a tremendous variation in margaritas simply by switching the kind of tequila and orange liqueur you use,” he writes. “Try one with blanco and Cointreau, and try another with reposado and Grand Marnier, or swap the tequila for mezcal. This drink can take many forms.”

Choose your spirit wisely, deBary adds. “The biggest margarita-related crime is using bad tequila.”

The Cocktail College Podcast: How to Make the Perfect Midori Sour

On this episode of the “Cocktail College” podcast, host Tim McKirdy is joined by author and former bartender John deBary to discuss the Midori Sour. While often deemed an “unserious” cocktail ingredient, Midori has been increasing in popularity as of late, and without it the world would be robbed of the vibrant green, iconic Midori Sour cocktail.

Bartender at Large - 90s Cocktails with John deBary

Join us as we chat with cocktail expert and author John deBary about his latest book, Saved by the Bellini. From twists on the classic Bellini to other '90s-inspired cocktails, deBary shares his insights and inspiration behind each creation. Get ready to sip back in time and discover the nostalgia of these iconic drinks.

Epicurious - Flannel Factor

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“The most indelible expression of ’90s flannel—to me at least—is the classic red-and-black Buffalo Plaid flannel shirt. It had the right balance of moody and vibrant, not unlike this drink. The barrel-aged spirits offer a brooding depth, balanced by the acidity (and caffeine) from the cold brew concentrate, rounded out by some confectionary notes from the amaretto. Topped with Luxardo cherries, this cocktail shows up to the party on time but never looks like it’s trying too hard.”

Financial Times - Are you ready for a blue cocktail?

“And paying homage to the drinks of the ’90s is a new cocktail book, Saved by the Bellini (Union Square & Co): the inventory of recipes, all created by bartender John deBary (an alumn of New York speakeasy Please Don’t Tell and Momofuku), runs the spectrum of blue drinks. There’s a Caribbean Blue (white rum, blue curacao, pineapple) that tips its cap to a hit by Enya; a red-white-and-blue punch of bourbon, blue curaçao, lemon and strawberry ice cubes that recalls Hilfiger’s patriotic fashion trends; and an indigo sour that’s the same colourway as Sonic the Hedgehog’s hair.”

Library Journal Review of Saved by the Bellini

https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/saved-by-the-bellini--other-90sinspired-cocktails-1795861

“Whether one decides to make the Sanderson Sister Sour (based on the 1993 classic film Hocus Pocus), the Apple Mac-Tini, the Salt-n-Pepa Lemonade, the Pumps (inspired by Marty McFly’s sneakers in Back to the Future 2), or the Yabba Dabba Doo (a Flintstones Push Up drink), readers won’t be disappointed by the ’90s nostalgia the book evokes alongside top-notch drink-making techniques.”