by Glenn Dakin

Eaglemoss Publications, out now

 Mix the classic cocktails served on Starfleet starships throughout the Federation! Picard, Kirk, McCoy, Scotty, Quark, and more – try out each crew member’s favourite.

As we move towards the festive season, pondering what to buy the Star Trek fan who has everything, Hero Collector have the answer for the perfect party gift. The bar/pub is a popular location in drama to bring people together, Star Trek having established Ten-Forward, Quark’s Bar and Chez Sandrine as watering holes for crew members. But what would they drink there? What potions would Quark or Guinan serve?

Author Glenn Dakin is a cartoonist and writer, and also wrote Mr Spock’s Little Book of Mindfulness. He shows the same sense of playfulness here, concocting 40 fun, illustrated, Star Trek-themed recipes, linking them to main crew members from all the live-action Star Trek series.

Chekov’s Uncle Vanya is predictably vodka-based, I have no idea where the pineapple comes from for the Borg Queen, the vodka and peach schnapps Fuzzy Tribble promises to be an ideal summer drink, and the rum-heavy The Grog of Khan will no doubt leave you groggy if you don’t watch the measures.

I can’t profess to trying them all out – and that’s probably a bad move over a short period of time – but I can vouch for the improbably tasty Early Grey Martini, which you definitely don’t want served hot from your Replicator!

Verdict: A novelty gift or a new addition to your cocktail cabinet, these inventive combinations mostly feature common ingredients and could give your next get together a certain sparkle. Sadly, there’s no recipe for Romulan Ale. 8/10

 

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