A Proper Drink
A Proper Drink is a highly entertaining and informative book on how the cocktail culture became what it is today. I don’t care what the Wall Street Journal said.
History Reviews
And a Bottle of Rum A History of The New World in Ten Cocktails
Well written, entertaining, and a good reference too!
Craze Gin and Debauchery in an Age of Reason
A bit dry even by gin standards but a worthy read.
Gin The Much Lamented Death of Madam Geneva
An excellent reference on one of my favorite subtle poisons
Mondo Cocktail A Shaken and Stirred History
The book to buy on cocktail history. Not just a great reference but an entertaining read with or without drink in other hand.
The King of Vodka
Interesting and engaging book on how Smirnoff came to be
To Have And Have Another A Hemingway Cocktail Companion
Mr Greene has captured the magic of Hemingway in a bottle and teaches you how to build your own through this book.
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails
Not just a reprint of a old recipe book but a thoughtful collection of vintage cocktails selected by one of the experts in the field.
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails Deluxe Edition Revised and Expanded From The Alamagoozlum To The Zombie and Beyond
The expanded and revised edition of a new classic.
¡Toma! Margaritas!
An excellent reference on Margaritas.