Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing for The Cocktail Hour series from Scout Books. First prize, which also includes my out of print The Cocktail Collective, goes to Brian Russ. Full sets of The Cocktail Hour go to commenters Joy and Eric. Winners were selected via a random number generator.
For everyone else, sets of all three collections are available from Scout Books for just $12, shipping included, and they would make a fun holiday gift.

Jacob Grier is a freelance writer, bartender, cocktail consultant, and magician in Portland, Oregon. He writes, eats, and drinks a lot. His articles have appeared in the print or online editions of The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, Reason, The Oregonian, and other publications.
Hooray, I’m a winner! Thanks Jacob!
I just ordered my set. Do not hesitate to ask for recipe contributions for future book projects!
Cheers, Fred
Congrats winners! I think I’ll suggest to my girlfriend that these would make nice stocking stuffers for someone like… me.