Step into a time machine of taste — Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum? takes you back to the 1990s, when cartoons ruled the TV, Pogs ruled the playground, and fruity sodas were the fuel of every sleep-over. Now grown up (well, sort of), you’re invited to raise a glass and revisit the era — with adult versions of your childhood drinks and playful new creations inspired by the pop-culture you lived.

Inside you’ll find recipes that riff on favorites like Ecto-Cooler and Mondo, cocktails named with giddy puns (“The Fresh Mint of Bel-Air”, “Livin’ La Vida Coco”), and full-colour photos that look like your old VHS covers. Add in sections on bar tools, basic mixing techniques, playlists for a ’90s themed party and drinking-games reminders, and you get more than a cocktail book — you get a party plan.

Whether you’re a true ’90s kid, someone who just loves the aesthetic, or host to a themed night with friends, this book is your perfect host. Fun, accessible, and drenched in neon nostalgia, it shows how you can still chase the sweet, silly spirit of youth — with a grown-up twist.