Long story short? I freaking love the Trap Kitchen franchise. The guys Malachi ‘Spank’ Jenkins and Roberto ‘News’ Smith already had me won over with last year’s Mac N’ All Over The World but the upcoming The Art of Street Cocktails? Holy. Smokes.

The new Trap Kitchen: Art of Street Cocktails is must-try

Forget just wanting a couple recipes, the book hits from start to finish. Having a chance to check out what the title is all about, I was blown away. Keeping things 100? I am not a drinker - at all. Of course there are celebratory types of beverages and drinks I’ll dibble into but having a wide range of family and friends loving cocktails, there’s nothing better than impressing the crew with some seriously yummy alcoholic twists and turns in the kitchen and the new book - which officially arrives May 16 - is an absolute must-try, especially if you’re into the coffee table books lifestyle.

The Trap Kitchen franchise turns toward mixology with a comprehensive and creative guide to street cocktails, as this legendary culinary duo puts their spin on time-honored drinks on the go.
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For the record? Rap superstar Roddy Ricch even comes through on the foreword. Holy smokes. I knew from the moment I held the book, this would be a game-changer. I mean, the book’s overall feel and presentation is made to be chilling on a coffee table or even on your kitchen counter near the bottles of drinks. The guys really don’t cut corners - at all - and deliver an absolutely elegant but street book you can get a kick just swiping through or taking the time to perfect your craft with some signatures drinks.

They’re not rookies at this either - the guys have been doing this for a serious minute. How long? How about going well before the pandemic?

Street cocktails are alcoholic beverages sold illegally on the street, in barbershops and bodegas, and increasingly online.

It’s been four years since chefs Malachi “Spank” Jenkins and Roberto “News” Smith transformed their pop-up franchise Trap Kitchen into a book series. 2018’s Trap Kitchen: Bangin’ Recipes From Compton became a culinary favorite with 2022’s Trap Kitchen: Mac’N All Over The World proving equally as impactful. The gang members turned infamous culinary duo have had a steady rise in the cooking world and are now geared to take over mixology. TRAP KITCHEN: THE ART OF STREET COCKTAILS takes the time-honored culture of street cocktails and brings a Trap Kitchen twist, using favored libations and regional vernacular to create a one-of-a-kind experience.
The pandemic has only heightened the desire for drinks on the go, so The Art of Street Cocktails provides flavorful drinks that can be mixed, matched, and bottled, bringing the party everywhere you go. The Art of Street Cocktails includes creative mixes like the minty, rum cocktail Hulk Smash to a pineapple coconut flavored Trap Kitchen Cocktail, a nod to Trap Kitchen’s most famous pineapple chicken dish. TRAP KITCHEN: THE ART OF STREET COCKTAILS is more than just a drink guide for mobile mixology. It’s sending a strong nod to a social, urban, and regional tradition of making new mixes for the casual cocktail fan while keeping the innovation of Trap Kitchen alive with every sip.

Just when you thought they might enjoy the success of their macaroni-based book, the guys really do deliver with the perfect beverage-making title to complement those Mac meals. But is it too early to get excited about what’s on deck… I mean, with ‘Top Boy’ around the corner from premiering on Netflix, anyone else feeling the need for some Jamaican grub?

Prior to getting our hands on the Wah Gwaan book arriving October 24, 2023 - the focus remains on The Art of Street Cocktails - arriving everywhere May 16.