Authors of Drink Your Garden to host Happier Hour event in Leavenworth

Authors Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham will host a "Happier Hour" event on May 10 at Blue Spirits Distilling in Leavenworth, promoting their cocktail cookbook Drink Your Garden. The event will run from 4 to 7 p. m. , featuring cocktail specials inspired by the book, a botanical garnish bar, and live music from Tony Regan. Attendees can meet the authors, sample recipes, and purchase signed copies of the cookbook.

Released on March 25 by Countryman Press, Drink Your Garden offers over 100 recipes for garden-fresh cocktails and mocktails, emphasizing practical tips for infusion and sustainable techniques. Promotional materials describe the book as “a vibrant guide to mixing drinks with seasonal ingredients—no green thumb required. ” The event underscores the growing trend of mixology that incorporates local and seasonal ingredients. Blue Spirits Distilling is located at 1310 US Hwy 2; for more information, call (509) 860-2467. This event highlights Leavenworth's vibrant food and beverage scene, inviting the community to engage with local authors.