About

Cocktail Atlas is a cultural encyclopedia of classic cocktails, with original texts. Disputed origins are presented as versions or legends, and statements about where a drink is most consumed are impressions unless a source is cited.

The plates are low-poly, cartoon 3D models generated by code.

How to read the stories

Each story has a label: "Documented" if it appears in the cited source, "One version" if it is one of several explanations, and "Legend" if it is a tale without firm evidence.

The recipes

Amounts are approximate and written for this site: every bar and book has its own.

Responsible drinking

This site is intended for adults and is informative. Alcohol carries health risks: if you drink, do so in moderation, never before driving, and within the legal age of your country. No recipe is an invitation to drink.

Sources

Identifiers: Wikidata (CC0). Map: Natural Earth (public domain). Stories have been checked against Wikipedia articles, cited in each entry, without copying their text; the original sources have not been consulted. The International Bartenders Association list is used only as a reference; its texts and images are not reproduced. Where each cocktail is most consumed is a general impression.