Imbibe!
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| Author | David Wondrich |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Perigee Books, Penguin Random House |
Publication date | November 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 1436277000 |
Imbibe! is a book by the cocktail historian David Wondrich. It was first published in November 2007 by Perigee Books.
Synopsis
[edit]The book is intended as a follow up to Jerry Thomas' 1862 book How to Mix Drinks, or The Bon Vivant's Companion.[1] The life of Thomas, as well as various celebrity bartenders who preceded him, is also explored in the book.[2] The book describes the history of American bar culture, as well as the development of the mixed drink.[3] Included are numerous recipes for cocktails from Thomas' book, and their historical origins as well as more modern additions.[4]
Reception
[edit]The book received generally positive reviews, and became extremely popular after its publication. It was featured in publications such as The Washington Post,[5] GrubStreet,[2] Wine & Spirits, New York,[6] and Wine Enthusiast.[7]
A revised edition featuring additional recipes expanded historical backgrounds was published by Perigee and Penguin Random House in 2015.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Hinds, Mark (2019-01-02). "Review: Imbibe! From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, A Salute in Stories and Drinks to 'Professor' Jerry Thomas". Umami. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ a b "David Wondrich Has Finally Figured Out the Real Origin of the Word Cocktail". Grub Street. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ "Book Review: PUNCH by David Wondrich Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits". Kitchn. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ "Imbibe!". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ Allan, M. Carrie (2015-05-31). "The man who helped spark the cocktail movement — and keeps feeding it". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ Pariso, Maxine Builder, Dominique (2020-06-23). "The Best Bartending Guides and Cocktail Books, According to Bartenders". The Strategist. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "A Brief History of Flaming Cocktails". Wine Enthusiast. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ "Imbibe: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash – Wine & Spirits Magazine". www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-11-15.