> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://a-perfect-drink.gitbook.io/a-perfect-drink/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://a-perfect-drink.gitbook.io/a-perfect-drink/sources.md).

# Our Sources

When determining the perfect recipe for a classic drink, we generally consult the sources under "Historical interest" to understand the evolution of the drink over time, but not necessarily as a guide to the leading edge of the craft as regards that drink.

We use the sources under "Contemporary interest" as a guide to ingredients and preparation techniques that are candidates for our ideal version.

## Historical interest

Craddock, Harry. [*The Savoy Cocktail Book*](https://www.amazon.com/Savoy-Cocktail-Book-Harry-Craddock/dp/1614278377/ref=zg_bs_4220_100?_encoding=UTF8\&psc=1\&refRID=MJCW380ZTP1C2CDNWK93) (1930)

Caiafa, Frank. [*The Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book*](https://www.amazon.com/Waldorf-Astoria-Bar-Book/dp/0143124803) (1934)

Bergeron, Victor. *Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide* ([Scribd](https://www.scribd.com/document/467774673/1972-TRADER-VICS-BARTENDERS-GUIDE-REVISED-US-pdf), [Archive.org](https://archive.org/details/tradervicsbarten00trad/mode/2up)) (1947, revised 1972)

Embury, David. [*The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks*](https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Art-Mixing-Drinks/dp/1603111646) (1948)

Thomas, Jerry. [*How to Mix Drinks, or: The Bon Vivant’s Companion*](https://www.amazon.com/Jerry-Thomas-Bartenders-Guide-Reprint/dp/1945644001/ref=zg_bs_4220_64?_encoding=UTF8\&psc=1\&refRID=20AHGGX2RV1KZN5Q367B) (1862)

Various, [EUVS Bartending Library](https://euvslibrary.com/)

Wondrich, David. [*Imbibe! A Salute in Stories and Drinks to “Professor” Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar*](https://www.amazon.com/Imbibe-Updated-Revised-Absinthe-Professor/dp/0399172610/ref=zg_bs_4220_19?_encoding=UTF8\&psc=1\&refRID=3H9H0RJZZVWYW53RJGNC) (2007, updated 2015)

## Contemporary interest

Arnold, Dave. [*Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail*](https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Intelligence-Science-Perfect-Cocktail/dp/0393089037/ref=zg_bs_4220_14?_encoding=UTF8\&psc=1\&refRID=3H9H0RJZZVWYW53RJGNC) (2014)

Cate, Martin & Rebecca. [*Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki*](https://www.amazon.com/Smugglers-Cove-Exotic-Cocktails-Cult/dp/1607747324) (2016)

Day, Alex et. al., [*Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions*](https://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Codex-Fundamentals-Formulas-Evolutions/dp/160774970X) (2018)

Degroff, Dale. [*The New Craft of the Cocktail*](https://www.amazon.com/New-Craft-Cocktail-Everything-Mixologist/dp/1984823574/ref=zg_bs_4220_21?_encoding=UTF8\&psc=1\&refRID=3H9H0RJZZVWYW53RJGNC) (2002, updated 2020)

Difford, Simon. [*DiffordsGuide.com*](https://www.diffordsguide.com/)

Kaplan, David et. al. [*Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails*](https://www.amazon.com/Death-Co-Modern-Classic-Cocktails/dp/1607745259/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/142-4154206-5919151?_encoding=UTF8\&pd_rd_i=1607745259\&pd_rd_r=3702c9d1-182f-4b9c-a54d-4b18ea21b24f\&pd_rd_w=pN6vS\&pd_rd_wg=ilLy3\&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb\&pf_rd_r=VPQANDZ3XSRMT2496912\&psc=1\&refRID=VPQANDZ3XSRMT2496912) (2014)

Meehan, Jim. [*Meehan’s Bartender’s Manual*](https://www.amazon.com/Meehans-Bartender-Manual-Jim-Meehan/dp/1607748622/ref=zg_bs_4220_25?_encoding=UTF8\&psc=1\&refRID=3H9H0RJZZVWYW53RJGNC) (2017)