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Girly Drinks

A World History of Women and Alcohol

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Girly Drinks

By: Mallory O'Meara
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“At last, the feminist history of booze we’ve been waiting for!” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist

From Los Angeles Times bestselling author Mallory O’Meara comes a lively and engrossing feminist history of women drinking through the ages

Strawberry daiquiris. Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. These are the cocktails that come in sleek-stemmed glasses, bright colors and fruity flavors—these are the Girly Drinks.

From the earliest days of civilization, alcohol has been at the center of social rituals and cultures worldwide. But when exactly did drinking become a gendered act? And why have bars long been considered “places for men” when, without women, they might not even exist?

With whip-smart insight and boundless curiosity, Girly Drinks unveils an entire untold history of the female distillers, drinkers and brewers who have played a vital role in the creation and consumption of alcohol, from ancient Sumerian beer goddess Ninkasi to iconic 1920s bartender Ada Coleman. Filling a crucial gap in culinary history, O’Meara dismantles the long-standing patriarchal traditions at the heart of these very drinking cultures, in the hope that readers everywhere can look to each celebrated woman in this book—and proudly have what she’s having. Alcohol Women Gastronomy Food & Wine

Editor's Pick

Mai Tai-pe of feminist history
I'd like to thank my college experience for piquing my interest in Girly Drinks. Of course, it’s not unique for me to say that I began drinking during my undergraduate years. But this audiobook has led me to question, for the first time, my school’s unique relationship to the history of drinking culture. I attended a historically women’s college founded by a prominent American brewer. Our mascot was a metal keg (I’m not joking). However, I have Mallory O’Meara to thank for opening my eyes to the overlooked history of female distillers and drinkers. I’m grateful that her work has shifted my focus from one male brewer’s impact on feminist history and to the influence of the many women who have helped shape our drinking culture since the dawn of time. After this listen, my fruity drinks will forever taste sweeter. —Haley H., Audible Editor

Fascinating History • Informative Content • Great Storytelling • Nuanced Contextualization • Eye-opening Journey

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This book is one of the rare ones that prompted me to get the audio and print versions and I’m glad I did. The book generally has a fantastic mix of great storytelling, historical due diligence, nuanced contextualization of complex social phenomena, and a commitment to representation. The audiobook makes this all that much better by really helping the authors enthusiasm for the topic shine.

So.good.

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Mallory does this fantastic job of combining personal and contemporary life with the historical facts you want to learn. Lady from the Black Lagoon was a true hit in my eyes and Girly Drinks may have outdone it. I loved listening to Girly Drinks and learning new things about alcohol and how women shaped the field of bartending and drink brewing.

Mallory O'Meara has done it again

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fantastic history and story, so insightful and captivating! you can always feel the passion when the author is the narrator and Mallory doesn't disappoint.

a masterpiece for history and booze fans

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I was blown away at how good this book is. I will recommend it to everyone. I've been talking about it to friends nonstop. I never knew women played such a huge role in alcohol history. It makes sense now! Mallory's performance on audiobook is also 💯 as it is read by the author in it's true sense. 10/10 highly recommend!!! Cheers! 🍻

A must-read book!!

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This was a fascinating journey through history. I learned some many things I didn’t know and I learned a few things I’d heard for a long time. Would recommend.

Fascinating!

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