At a glance
Twelfth Night or What You Will
Classic fiction
Twelfth Night or What You Will
144 pages · First published 1623
Viola survives a shipwreck and, believing her twin brother Sebastian drowned, disguises herself as a young man named Cesario in the country of Illyria. Serving Duke Orsino, she is sent to court the mourning Olivia on his behalf, only for Olivia to fall for Cesario while Viola falls for Orsino. Sebastian’s unexpected survival creates a second identical figure and turns romantic confusion into escalating comic chaos. Shakespeare’s comedy uses disguise, mistaken identity, music, and gender performance to explore desire and self-knowledge before bringing its tangled lovers toward recognition.
Paired for this story
Jump to the pours ↓Cherry Lime Punch + Frozen River Toddy
Choose your bookseller
Find the Book
Print retailers offer a search when an exact edition is unavailable. Kindle links open a specific edition. Audiobook links may open an edition or a search.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Book Bartender earns from qualifying purchases. Bookshop.org links also earn us a commission on qualifying purchases. Your price is not affected. Read the full affiliate disclosure.
No surprises at chapter twelve
Content notes
Death, grief, and loss
Alcohol-Free Pour
Cherry Lime Punch
A bright, refreshing sip suits a tense, twist-filled reading session.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Highball glass ↗Cocktail shaker ↗Cocktail Pour · 21+
Frozen River Toddy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Orchard spice suits a tense, twist-filled reading session.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Shop the spirits 21+Search Total Wine for Bourbon · 21+ ↗
How to mix it
- Warm the cider with ginger and cinnamon without boiling. Pour into a mug, stir in bourbon, and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick.
- Glassware: Mug.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Mug ↗Set up the bar cart
Shop the Barware
Find the glasses and tools for your next pour.