Meet David Wondrich, widely regarded as the foremost historian of cocktails and spirits. Wondrich is the author of Imbibe! From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, which uncovered the legacy of Jerry Thomas and 19th-century American drinking culture, followed by Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl, tracing cocktails even further back in history. In 2021, he edited The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails, a nearly 900-page definitive reference that stands as one of the most authoritative works ever published on global cocktail history.

Liquid Legends is a year-long guest series at The Vault in Bellagio honoring the bartenders, writers, and historians who helped define modern cocktail culture. The series brings these influential figures to The Vault to collaborate on limited-run menus inspired by pivotal moments in cocktail history, with each legend appearing in person for a two-night special event, along with exclusive menus available for a limited time.

August 7 & 8, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Non-ticketed event, reservations recommended