Oakland chef Nelson German has released his first cookbook, 'Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora.' The book features craft cocktails inspired by his Dominican and Afro-Latino heritage. - The Morir Soñando cocktail is a creamy, citrusy drink that translates to 'to die dreaming.' - The Tropical Noir is an Afro-Caribbean twist on the classic New Orleans Sazerac, using rye whiskey, Orijin Bitters, and charred pineapple.
- The book includes both spirited and spirit-free versions of cocktails, with tips for batching. 'Caribbean Cocktails' is available from Ten Speed Press for $24, with photography by Eduardo Gonzalez and illustrations by Fanesha Fabre.