| Imbibe! | |
| Author: | David Wondrich |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
| Publisher: | Perigee Books, Penguin Random House |
| Pub Date: | November 2016 |
| Isbn: | 1436277000 |
Imbibe! is a book by the cocktail historian David Wondrich. It was first published in November 2007 by Perigee Books.
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]
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, 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]