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NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJuly 3, 2026California

Petaluma author releases cocktail cookbook for U.S. 250th anniversary

A Petaluma-based author has published a new cocktail cookbook titled 'Spirits Of ’76' featuring signature and classic drink recipes for every U.S. state. The project was created to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Why It Matters

This project highlights a local cultural contribution to the national celebration of the United States' 250th birthday.

Key Facts

  • Kim Laidlaw authored a new cocktail cookbook titled 'Spirits Of ’76'.
  • The book contains a signature drink recipe for each of the 50 U.S. states.
  • The book contains a classic cocktail recipe for each of the 50 U.S. states.
  • The project was created to honor the 250th birthday of the United States.
  • The author spent months researching and taste-testing the recipes.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNBC Bay Area“The news outlet that reported on the cookbook.”personJanelle Wang“NBC Bay Area reporter who interviewed the author.”personKim Laidlaw“Cookbook author and Bay Area trained baker who created the recipes.”locationPetaluma“The city where the author is based.”