Après

Celebrate the art of gathering after a day on the slopes with this cozy cocktail and snack book, featuring 75 delightfully warming recipes.

Après ski is the French term for “after ski.” It’s the time when everyone gets off the mountain, sheds their gear, and decompresses from a long day on the slopes. For some, après ski means cozy cocktails, chunky sweaters, and charcuterie boards at the ski lodge. Others prefer the party atmosphere of sharing a shot ski belly up at a bar while a DJ spins. But whether you’re toasting with champagne coupes and caviar or cuddling into a fuzzy blanket with a boozy hot chocolate, après ski has become its own occasion—with or without the skiing.

Whether you feel like comfort, luxury, or dancing on tables in your ski boots, Après Ski has you covered with 75 delicious drink and snack recipes inspired by ski culture, including:

• Spritzes and Champagne Sips: All the bubbles and spritzy sips you could dream of, including a Limoncello Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, and Rosemary French 75.
• Hot Cocktails: Cool slopes call for hot cocktails, such as a Spiked Hot Nutella with Toasted Marshmallows, Marrakesh Coffee with Fresh Whipped Chantilly, and a Fresh Ginger & Makrut Lime Hot Toddy.
• Shot Skis: Delicious shots that can be enjoyed with or without the ski (but this chapter includes a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your very own shot ski. . . just in case): Baby Guiness, Wicked Apple, and Polar Bear.
• Black Diamond Drinks: Just like black diamond runs are a few steps beyond the basics, this chapter has a mix of classic cocktails with twists including a Minty G&T, Espresso Martiki, and Après Ski Swizzle.
• Zero Proof Après Sips & Tonics: Zero-proof cocktails and tonics that skip the booze, but not the flavor or the fun, such as a Citrusy Cucumber Tonic, Matcha Flip, and Skiwasser.
• Snacks & Après Treats: Bites inspired by some of the most famous aprés ski spots across the globe, including Poutine Arancini, Raclette Baguette with Cured Meat & Cornichons, and Warm Dubai Chocolate Chunk Cookies

With beautiful cozy photography and a collection of vintage poster art, this stunningly designed celebration of ski culture allows you to revel in wintry delights all year long. Whether you think of après as an occasion or a vibe, Après Ski is the quintessential guide to cool-weather gathering and imbibing, on or off the mountain.Maureen Petrosky appears regularly as an entertaining and lifestyle expert on NBC's Today Show. Author of The Wine Club, The Cocktail Club, and Zero-Proof Drinks and More, she's also a popular columnist for Today and The Kitchn. She currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.