Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice, vodka a potato, and gin a conifer shrub. Some of the most extraordinary and obscure plants have been fermented and distilled, each representing a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and history. Bestselling author Amy Stewart uncovers the enlightening botanical history and fascinating science of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits. With a delightful two-color vintage-style interior, over fifty drink recipes, tips for gardeners, and advice with Stewart's trademark wit, THE DRUNKEN BOTANIST is the perfect gift for gardeners and cocktail aficionados alike.

Amy Stewart is the New York Times bestselling author of the The Drunken Botanist, Wicked Plants, and several other popular nonfiction titles about the natural world. She has also written several novels in her beloved Kopp Sisters series, which are based on the true story of one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs and her two rambunctious sisters. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been translated into 18 languages. She lives in Portland with her husband Scott Brown, a rare book dealer who can usually be found at his shop, Downtown Brown Books.