“One of the hardest things about eating better is feeling like you have to miss out on the fun. Anna Vocino solves that beautifully in Eat Happy Cocktail Hour. Her cocktails and party bites are creative, flavorful, and designed to make the best of real life. It’s a book that shows healthy choices and great hospitality can absolutely go hand in hand.”
—Arash Hashemi, New York Times bestselling author of Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good

“I’ve known Anna for years, and what she does better than almost anyone is make food and drinks that feel joyful and make you feel good. This book has a refreshing approach to mindful indulgence, and captures exactly how Anna cooks and entertains in real life—generous, celebratory, and always delicious.
—Minnie Driver

“Anna has written another fine book . . . she jams so much humor and common sense onto the same page.”
—Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs and The Way I Heard It podcast

“No matter what you’re sipping on for happy hour, don’t settle for anything less than spectacular. If there’s anyone who can make your cocktail hour a whole lot more happy, it’s Anna Vocino. Your kitchen will smell a whole lot better with this book in your hands. Cheers!”
—Abel James, New York Times bestselling author of The Wild Diet, podcaster, and musician 

“Eat Happy Cocktail Hour is a game-changer. Living in dietary ketosis, I always thought the traditional party fare was forever forbidden fruit. Not so anymore! In her revolutionary new book, Anna Vocino has adapted dozens of beloved recipes to the low-carb lifestyle. She has also masterfully removed sugar from the usual syrupy cocktails by infusing a delicious blend of fruit essences and spices. I can finally enjoy my Sunday football just like everyone else. Thank you, Anna!”
—Vinnie Tortorich, host of the Fitness Confidential podcast and filmmaker of Fat: A Documentary and Dirty Keto

“I’ve spent decades chasing great cocktails and ignoring nutritional facts, which probably explains my dad-bod. Thankfully, Anna Vocino has figured out how to make drinks that deliver all the pleasure with way less of the regret. Cheers to smarter sipping.”
—Dan Dunn, host of What We’re Drinking with Dan Dunn and author of Nobody Likes a Quitter

“Anna Vocino has struck again and I’m intoxicated with excitement. As someone who’s had a front-row seat to her kitchen sorcery, I can confirm: these cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers made me the main event at my last party. Thank you AGAIN, Anna. More please!”
—Andrea Anders (Ted Lasso, Bookie, In a Holidaze)

“Cocktail hour should be about flavor, fun, and gathering with people you love—not worrying about what’s in your glass or on your plate. In Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, Anna Vocino shows how to keep the party going with creative low-carb cocktails, smart mocktails, and crowd-pleasing bites that still feel indulgent. It’s a fresh take on modern entertaining.”
—Eddie Zamora, The Yum Yum Foodie and host of the Kill the Bottle podcast

“Eat Happy Cocktail Hour feels like the kind of cookbook you reach for when you want to gather people you love and still feel good the next morning. I’m always looking for ways to entertain that don’t revolve around ultra-processed ingredients or leave me feeling depleted, and this book strikes that balance beautifully. The mocktails are sophisticated without being fussy, the appetizers are full of real flavor, and every recipe feels intentional and nourishing. It’s proof that you can celebrate fully and still honor your health.”
—Cynthia Thurlow, NP, perimenopause/menopause metabolic and gut health expert

“Reading this book and making these recipes is like being at happy hour with Anna today—she’s given up all of the processed, sugary junk but zero of the fun! And no risk of getting booted from the bar when you’re in your own kitchen.”
—Sarah Baker (The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon)

“Ready to enjoy cocktail hour without the guilt or health setbacks? In Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, author and chef Anna Vocino shows you how to savor every moment while following a whole food, metabolically friendly diet . . . Delicious, satisfying, and perfectly party-worthy, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour lets you have your drink and eat it, too. There is no need to ‘cheat’ when the food tastes this great!”
—Brian Lenzkes, MD, host of the Life’s Best Medicine and Low Carb MD podcasts