by James Ratliff | Jan 15, 2015 | Mixologists
Katie Loeb, Mixologist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Eye of the Wind Prickly Heat Sour Katie Loeb has become a fixture in the Philadelphia beverage industry. Her innovative and handcrafted cocktails often win competitions and make headlines. Katie grew up in northern...
by James Ratliff | Jan 13, 2015 | Mixologists
Reza Esmaili, Owner, Ananas, San Francisco, California Bramble Snow Cone Hurricane Snow Cone Originally from Tehran, Iran but raised in Marin County, California, Reza Esmaili has been working in San Francisco restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs for the past 24...
by James Ratliff | Jan 11, 2015 | Mixologists
Daniel Guillen, Beverage Director, La Duni, Dallas, Texas Grethel’s Jyg San Isidro Daniel got his start in the culinary industry seven years ago at La Duni in Dallas and he’s been there ever since. What started as a dishwashing job for some much needed...
by Montia | Jan 10, 2015 | Mixologists
Caterina Miltenberger / Founder, Caterina Creative Culinary, Dallas, Texas Pick Your Poison Orange and Lemon Zest Sorbet Parisian Cocktail I Really Love Your Peaches Cat on a Cable Car Blue Suede Chi Chi Ginger Blueberry Mojito One-Eyed Pyrat Swizzle An award-winning...
by Montia | Jan 9, 2015 | Mixologists
Israel Nocelo / Mixologist, Positano Coast, New York Xochimilco Amanecer IsraIsrael Nocelo was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, but left for New York City when he was just 16 years old. He quickly got a job as a bar back and worked his way up to bartender. He...
by Montia | Jan 8, 2015 | Mixologists
Somer Perez, President, Couture Cocktail Concepts, New York City Yuzu Ginger Smash El CorazRita Somer Perez is in the couture business. Couture cocktails, that is. With 10+ years in the beverage business, Somer is President of Couture Cocktail Concepts in New York...