The Cocktail Guru Show (1st Reel Entertainment and The Center for Culinary Culture)

In this special two-part season finale of the Cocktail Guru Podcast, we went live from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. The episode featured three amazing guests: Jim Ruane from Cierto Tequila, Nick Rose from Hudson Whiskey, and Jeff Naples from Reyka Vodka. Also in this episode Jeffrey dives into the history of the Sazerac cocktail, tracing its origins back to Antoine Amédée Pechault's apothecary in New Orleans.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, Part One of a two-episode season finale captured live at the 20th annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash dig deep and dig delicious with some of the hospitality industry's most dynamic movers, shakers, and stirrers, including Glenmorangie's Dan Crowell, leading mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer, Jägermeister Brand Meister Willy Shine, Yacht Club Bar's McLain Hedges, and William Grant's Charlotte Voisey. Brought to you Glenmorangie, Jägermeister, and William Grant & Sons.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Scapegrace Dry Gin, SAG Award-winning actor Michael Zegen—the Marvelous Mister Maisel himself!—talks screen, spirits, and more with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and is distributed by Anchor.FM and EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

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Michael Jonathan Zegen is an American actor, best known for his roles on the television series Rescue Me, Boardwalk Empire, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Zegen was born to a teacher mother and lawyer father and lived in Glen Rock, New Jersey, before moving to nearby Ridgewood when he was five. He has two brothers. His mother was born in Austria, in a displaced persons camp, and his maternal grandparents were Holocaust survivors from Ukraine and Poland. He attended Ridgewood High School, where he was active in the school's theater program. Zegen is a 2001 graduate of Skidmore College.

His role on Rescue Me began as a recurring character in seasons 1–3, playing the nephew of series lead Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary). In seasons 5–6, he joined the principal cast when his character began probationary firefighter school to become a firefighter. In 2010, Zegen was cast as gangster Bugsy Siegel for the second, third, and fifth seasons of the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. In 2011, Zegen, along with James Ransone, was cast in supporting roles in the HBO comedy series How To Make It In America. In mid-2011, Zegen was cast in a recurring guest role in the second season of the AMC series The Walking Dead. In 2014 he created the role of Liam off-Broadway in the dark comedy Bad Jews. Since 2017, Zegen has portrayed Joel Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime. For that role, he has won two Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series awards from the Screen Actors Guild.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk all things wine with An American in Florence, US native-turned-Italian national Ernest Ifkovitz, founder of PortoVino, about his unquenchable thirst for putting the small family wineries of Italy, Germany, and Austria on the world stage! All brought to you by The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley and Unleashed Coffee. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash visit the heart of the American Midwest to talk tropical cocktails with celebrated bartender Kevin Beary, Beverage Director at Chicago's Three Dots and a Dash and its acclaimed Tiki bar within, The Bamboo Room! All brought to you by Tipxy.com Tipxy, sip something new. Get 10% off all Tipxy orders June 1 - August 31st with code: Cocktail Guru To see all the show notes for this episode, visit TheCocktailGuruPodcast.com

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, live from Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip, Jonathan Pogash talks organizing bartenders—no, it's not like herding cats—bar designing, beverage engineering, and more with Livio Lauro, the living hospitality legend responsible for reviving and expanding the United States Bartenders' Guild, designing the EuroBar Station, and authoring or co-authoring several celebrated cocktail books. Plus Jeffrey Pogash dives deep into the Mai Tai on this episode's Cocktail Commentary, brought to you by Monin Gourmet Flavored Syrups, while Jonathan whips up a Whiskey Sour featuring Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky during our Tipple Time segment.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk cocktails, spirits—including, of course, agave spirits!—and a whole lot more with Milagro Tequila Ambassador Luis Lopez, a literal "miracle-working" Los Angeles native and West Hollywood resident who's long drawn upon his deep Guatemalan roots for mixological inspiration. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau and Milagro Tequila.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, we visit Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino for sitdowns with Bally's own Paul Juliano, Mast-Jägermeister National Accounts Manager Aleesha Meola, and cocktail star Juan Coronado, who shares his spirited journey from his native Dominican Republic to a series of high-profile gigs—including extended stints with Chef José Andrés and Bacardí Rum—and how he and tequilera Ana Maria Romero came to create Mijenta Tequila with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All brought to you by Emilio Lustau, Cognac Ferrand, and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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Aleesha Meola

Aleesha is National Accounts Manager-Hotels & Casinos for Mast-Jägermeister US and has been with the company for a year and a half. She has been in the liquor sales and beverage industry for almost 24 years, and for 20 of those years she worked in Las Vegas casinos. Working with Jägermeister and Teremana Tequila has been such an amazing experience, she cannot wait to see how much more success can be achieved.

Aleesha has two sons, two dogs, and is a newlywed! She enjoys spending all of her free time with her family and enjoying concerts with her husband and friends.

Juan Coronado

Over the past 20 years, Juan Coronado has built an impeccable reputation in the beverage industry as an award-winning mixologist and entrepreneur. His mission is to create and innovate beverage programs and to make positive financial impact in hospitality outlets. As an entrepreneur, he has designed the structure for a range of companies, including Colada Shop, Bresca Restaurant, and Serenata Bar in Washington, DC; Mijenta Tequila, the first B- Corp sustainable tequila in the world; and Tres Tribus Mezcal, an artisanal mezcal from the Mixteca Region of Oaxaca.

Step into the world of Pocono Brewery, where the unexpected becomes extraordinary. Ryan Conway and Jean-Luc Vitiello, two culinary mavericks, have crafted a fusion that transcends boundaries. Imagine the symphony of flavors as the crispness of a handcrafted beer meets the aromatic essence of Italian cuisine. Their journey, rooted in tradition yet unafraid of innovation, has led them to create a menu that dances on your taste buds. But wait, there's more to this story, a twist that will leave you craving for more. So, grab a seat and prepare to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure at Pocono Brewery, where each sip and bite holds the promise of something truly extraordinary.

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THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST⁠ is produced by ⁠⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ ⁠Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk comfort food that sticks to your ribs—and the pot!—with entrepreneur Nadia Liu Spellman, co-author of Dumpling Daughter: Heirloom Recipes from Our Restaurants and Home Kitchens and founder of Boston's Dumpling Daughter, the ever-expanding culinary empire inspired by Nadia's mother, co-author, and celebrity chef Sally Ling. All brought to you Emilio Lustau, maker of Lustau Vermut Dry, an exceptional, Manzanilla sherry-based Spanish vermouth.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

The Cocktail Guru's chat with Christopher Pellegrini, founder of Honkaku Spirits, and learn how an American ended up founding a Japanese Spirits company. Shortly after Christopher moved to Japan, he became obsessed with shochu.  So much so that he opened his own company in March of 2020.  Chris explains to the Gurus how shochu takes on the flavor of the product which was brewed; ie sweet potato shochu tastes of sweet potatoes, barley tastes of barley etc. Additionally, they are relatively low ABV which makes them easy to drink. Click here to read more about Chris' spirits journey. Honkaku Spirits is devoted to bringing intensely artisanal Japanese spirits to discerning American customers with a particular focus on koji-based spirits including Honkaku (meaning authentic) Shochu, Ryukyu Awamori from Okinawa, and koji whiskey, an as-yet undefined but widely enjoyed category of whiskey. Working exclusively with family-run suppliers, Honkaku Spirits endeavors to introduce the finest traditional spirits Japan has to offer. To see full show notes for this episode, please visit The Cocktail Guru Podcast

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠ and distributed by ⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠, a service of the⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

The Cocktail Guru Podcast: A Tribute to Steven Spurrier

Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father, Jeffrey Pogash, as they dive into the fascinating world of wine and spirits. In this special episode, they pay tribute to the legendary Steven Spurrier, the man who revolutionized the wine industry.

Jeffrey shares personal anecdotes about his mentor, Steven Spurrier, and how a simple wine class in Paris changed the course of his life. They are joined by Steven's son, Christian Spurrier, who provides intimate insights into his father's life and legacy.

• Jonathan's recent trip to Paris and the memories it brought back.

• Jeffrey's early days in Paris and his introduction to the world of wine.

• The story of Steven Spurrier and his impact on the wine industry.

• The historic 1976 Judgment of Paris and its lasting effects.

• Christian Spurrier's current projects and his father's final experiment with English wine.

• Christian Spurrier: Screenwriter and son of Steven Spurrier, sharing personal stories and professional insights.

• The exciting news about the Cocktail Guru's new shop featuring cocktail kits, bar tools, and more!

• A sneak peek into upcoming events and limited edition memorial magnums commemorating Steven Spurrier.

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In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, Jeffrey Pogash and Jonathan Pogash, had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of wine with a very special guest, Manuel Lozada, CEO of Viña Almaviva. They began by reminiscing about Jeffrey's early career in the wine industry, including his transformative experience in Paris where he met Jonathan's mother and developed a lifelong passion for wine.

Manuel Lozada shared his fascinating journey in the wine industry, starting from his early exposure to wine at the age of five, thanks to his grandfather. He recounted his diverse experiences across the globe, from Portugal to Argentina, and eventually to Chile, where he now oversees the production of some of the world's finest wines at Almaviva.

The three discussed the unique qualities of Almaviva wines, the blend of French savoir-faire with Chilean terroir, and the meticulous process involved in creating these exceptional wines. Manuel also highlighted the importance of precision and humility in wine making, emphasizing that each vintage has its own character shaped by subtle climatic variations.

The conversation was deeply personal and filled with mutual respect and admiration. Manuel's passion for wine making was evident as he described the creative process and the joy of sharing wine with others. We also touched on the differences between the wine and spirits industries, noting the unique life and evolution of wine in the bottle.

Overall, this episode was a heartfelt exploration of the art and passion behind wine making, enriched by the long-standing friendship between my father and Manuel. We hope our listeners enjoyed this intimate look into the world of wine and the stories behind some of its most dedicated artisans.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Hendrick's Gin, Lucinda Sterling—bartender, bar owner, and longtime managing partner at Sasha Petraske's much-loved Middle Branch in Midtown Manhattan—talks balancing life behind the bar with life as a mother with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by Anchor.FM and EatsDrinksTV a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash go behind-the-scenes at some of the world's legendary restaurants and bars with intrepid foodie and world traveler Shari Bayer, founder of Bayer Public Relations, host and producer of All in the Industry, and author of Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World. All brought to you by Cierto Tequila and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture

The United States Bartenders Guild Conference in Phoenix brought together some of the industry' s most influential, members. And did somebody say Jennifer Lopez???

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Marie Brizard, celebrated bartender and author Jason Kosmas, Co-Founder of the now-legendary Employees Only and Macao Trading Company, discusses his role in the craft cocktail renaissance and the challenges and rewards of being a serial entrepreneur with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. 

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk with bartender, beverage consultant, drinks writer, and hospitality workers' advocate John deBary, the multilingual author of Drink What You Want and the just-published Saved by the Bellini, former corporate bar director at Chef David Chang's Momofuku, and Co-Founder of Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation. All brought to you by JP Wiser Canadian Whiskey

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST⁠ is produced by ⁠⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ ⁠Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, spirits maker and vodka revolutionary Tadeusz "Tad" Torda and Los Angeles cocktail artist and social media producer Saeed "Hawk" House share tales of global brand conquest—Tad introduced category leaders Belvedere Vodka and Chopin Vodka to the world, while Saeed successfully transitioned from star behind the stick to star behind the camera—with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Chopin Vodka, Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky, and Junipero Gin.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash take a global hospitality journey with award-winning—and trilingual!—hospitalitarian Chris Lowder, Co-Founder of Lowder-Tascarella Hospitality and one of the most sought-after talents in corporate and luxury bar consulting whose list of happy clients includes some of the world's most-exclusive, highest-profile, and best-known hotel and restaurant brands. All brought to you by The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Red Sangria Blend and Unleashed Coffee.

To see the full show notes for this episode, visit: The Cocktail Guru Podcast

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠ and distributed by ⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠, a service of the⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, prolific cocktail and spirits writer Camper English—consistently voted one of the 100 most influential people in the global drinks industry—talks nerding out on craft mixology, from the history of carbonation to the merits of clear ice cubes, with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All brought to you by Plantation 5-Star Rum, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, and Unleashed Coffee.  

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

The United States Bartenders Guild Conference in Phoenix AZ brought together some of the industry' s most influential, members. More to come...........

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, the label-defying Steve Olson—global mezcal advocate, sherry expert, wine geek—shares his singularly liquid journey from star sommelier to category-spanning alcoholic beverage expert and educator with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Sobieski Vodka, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, and House of Lustau Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS).

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk hospitality and acclaimed bartender, author, host, and educator Alba Huerta's singular commitment to excellence in it. Watch, listen, and learn how the Mexican-born and Texas-raised entrepreneur has racked up a raft of honors for both herself and Julep, the James Beard Award-winning bar that's played a leading role in transforming Houston's cocktail culture from dive dominated to craft focused.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST James Beard Award-winning drinks historian David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch, landmark works that rediscovered and rescued cocktail history, chronicles his circuitous journey from English professor with a PhD in comparative literature to the world's leading authority on drinking with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

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David Wondrich is widely hailed as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the history of the cocktail and one of the people who helped to shape the modern craft cocktail movement. Senior Drinks Columnist at The Daily Beast, Dr. Wondrich is the author of countless newspaper and magazine articles and six books, including the widely-praised The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails, of which he is the Editor-in-Chief (with Associate Editor Noah Rothbaum), and the modern classic Imbibe!, the first cocktail book to win a James Beard Foundation award. His writing, lecturing, podcasting, and mentoring have earned him a record eight Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards, an IACP Trailblazer award, and a number three slot in Drinks International’s 2019 inaugural list of 100 top bar industry influencers. As a consultant, he has been involved in the creation of a number of spirits that are found on the backbars of practically every craft cocktail bar on the planet, from Ransom Old Tom Gin to the multiple award-winning Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum. He is a founding partner in Beverage Alcohol Resource, America’s leading advanced training program for bartenders and other mixologists. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

This episode brought to you by Ferrand 1840 & Lustau Vermut

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash go social with New Orleans native J'Nai Angelle Williams, owner of Pretty Magic Cocktails and a content creator who brings drinks and drinkers together. Plus enjoy the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All brought to you by Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Monin Gourmet Pomegranate Syrup.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

To see the full show notes for this episode visit TheCocktailGuruPodcast.com 

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, wine legend, author, educator, and longtime Windows on the World Cellar Master Kevin Zraly, a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, shares tales from a colorful and, quite literally, towering career with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy one of the show's new spirited features: Tipple Time!  Brought to you by Emilio Lustau, Plantation 5-Star Rum, Marie Brizard, and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk drinks—and a fair bit of food—with award-winning NEW YORK TIMES cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson, author of seven books, including THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COCKTAILS, new from Ten Speed Press. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau and Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups.
THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, James Beard-nominated chef, cookbook author, and hospitality entrepreneur Einat Admony shares her East-to-West culinary journey—from growing up in Tel Aviv and feeding the Israeli army to building a budding restaurant empire in the wilds of New York and feeding an appetite for standup comedy—with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Minonetto Prosecco.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home  of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can  be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food  & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, pioneering bar owner, James Beard Award-nominated cocktailian—and author of The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion—Julie Reiner, the Hawaii-born Mixtress of New York City herself, shares a deeply fascinating and continent-spanning story with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Lustau Sherry, Marie Brizard, and Citadelle French Gin, featuring the new Citadelle Jardin d'Été.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by Anchor.FM and EatsDrinksTV a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of the Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

Season Finale Part 1, on location at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. This is going to be fun, coming up on the cocktail guru podcast is a special 2 part season finale recorded live at the Tales of the Cocktail conference in the Big easy.  Join us for part 1 with guests: Aleka Ross, Dickie Brennon, Stuart Baxter, Shannon Mustipher, Matt Argenti, Jackie Summers, Anna Mains and more!

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast for a spirited sit-down with the co-authors of Cocktails in Color: A Spirited Guide to the Art and Joy of Drink making— New York City bartender Sammi Katz, creator of A Girl's Guide to Drinking Alone, and Brooklyn artist Olivia McGiff, book designer by day...cocktail illustrator by night!

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash lead a spirited sitdown with the co-authors of Cocktails in Color: A Spirited Guide to the Art and Joy of Drinkmaking— New York City bartender Sammi Katz, creator of A Girl's Guide to Drinking Alone, and Brooklyn artist Olivia McGiff, book designer by day...cocktail illustrator by night!   All brought to you by The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley and Unleashed Coffee.

To see full show notes for this episode visit The Cocktail Guru Podcast.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠ and distributed by ⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠, a service of the⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, celebrated actor Kelsey Grammer chats about life as—and life beyond—comedy television's beloved and longest-running character, Dr. Frasier Crane, and transforming a property in upstate New York's Catskill Mountains into Faith American Brewing Company with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. This episode was sponsored in part by Bodega Lustau and introduces Kelsey's new venture, Faith American Brewing company. Plus two new spirited segments—Tipple Time and Top Off—make their series debut! brought to you by the Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, attorney and luxury travel entrepreneur Aparna Shewakramani shares tales from her global life's journey—London, Dubai, Houston, New York—and discusses how an unlikely turn as a controversial reality TV star led her to pen a book on women's romantic empowerment and assume the role of ambassador for women everywhere demanding to have their voices heard with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky and Mionetto Prosecco.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk cocktail speed, style, and substance with hospitality legends Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix, co-founders of Speed Rack, a global all-women bartending competition that has raised over $1.5 million for charities supporting breast cancer research, and coauthors—with Megan Krigbaum—of A QUICK DRINK, a new book that elevates home cocktailing while advancing the cause of women's breast health. All brought to you by Barrel Room Chronicles and The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash go global with exceedingly well-traveled champion of mindful drinking Claire Warner, Co-Founder of nonalcoholic Æcorn Drinks, creator of the "Drink, Eat, Live" platform, the Spirited Awards 2015 "Best International Brand Ambassador," and longtime face of—and prolific innovator at—Belvedere Vodka. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time. For full show notes of this episode visit The Cocktail Guru Podcast

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash deep-dive into coffee, discovering how an abiding passion for it prompted Kelly Abbott to leave behind 20 years of teaching K-12 students and seize the opportunity to become Owner, CEO & Roaster at Unleashed Coffee in Vacaville, California. All brought to you by Unleashed Coffee and The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits!

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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Join us for the exciting second part of our Season 3 finale, recorded high atop New Orleans at Café Amélie, overlooking the vibrant French Quarter. In this special episode, we celebrate the spirit of New Orleans with a fantastic lineup of guests and delve into the world of cocktails, spirits, and hospitality.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, the premiere installment of Season 4, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash deep-dive the whiskey world with serial entrepreneur Raj Alva and veteran whiskey maker Ari Sussman, who, together with country music superstar Eric Church, founded JYPSI Whiskey. Watch, listen, and learn how this team of unlikely partners launched a new whiskey brand, formulated an innovative whiskey-making process—including some unique aging techniques—and mastered the art and science of blending whiskeys from across the globe. Plust, enjoy a taste of the fascinating history of punch—it hasn't always been a syrupy concoction served as children's birthday parties—in Papa Pogash's "Cocktail Commentary."

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash scream, you scream—hell, we all scream!—for liquor-infused ice cream with Melissa Tavss, Founder & CEO of Tasty Scoop, a fast-growing chain of ice cream parlors with a adult twist. Join us for a velvety and quick-melting journey through an array of flavors your palate won't soon forget. All brought to you by Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

In this episode of the Cocktail Guru Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Young, a renowned pastry chef and television personality known for his appearances on various food shows. Zach shared his journey from culinary school to working with David Burke and eventually creating the famous Piecaken dessert. He discussed the evolution of Piecaken and its popularity during different holidays.

During the episode, Zach shared insights into the process of making Piecaken and how technology has enhanced the production. He also mentioned his upcoming venture, Sprinkle Town ice cream and donuts in Foxwoods, Connecticut.

To conclude the episode, the hosts indulged in tasting the Piecaken, a decadent combination of spice cake, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie layers with buttercream. They expressed their delight at the unique flavors and the success of the Piecaken concept.

Overall, the episode provided a fascinating look into Zach Young's culinary journey, the creation of Piecaken, and the exciting ventures he has in store for the future.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur, David Tutera, author, celebrity wedding planner, and the host of WE tv's My Fair Wedding with David Tutera and David Tutera's CELEBrations, details how he elevated the mundane craft of party planning and to a rarefied pursuit with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

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Leading wedding and entertaining expert David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents, and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

Happy New year and thanks for watching and listening to our show. After we return from our holiday break we will have George Howell, J'Nai Angelle and more coming later this month. See you soon!

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, Part Two of a two-episode season finale captured live at the 20th annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash dig deep and dig delicious at Loa Bar, inside the International House Hotel, with bar chef Abigail Gullo and some of the hospitality industry's most dynamic movers, shakers, and stirrers, including Bodega Lustau's Steven Dragun, legendary restaurateur Dickie Brennan, whiskey wizard Dave Schmier, tequila entrepreneurs Adam Millman & Daniel Neeson, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey's Gillian Murphy, and Spirited Hive's Jack Espy. Brought to you Bodega Lustau, DE-NADA Tequila, Monin Gourmet Syrups, Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, Proof & Wood Ventures, Spirited Hive, and Tullamore D.E.W.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk generational hospitality with culinary lifer Charles Baum. Watch, listen, and learn how Charles, the son of legendary New York restaurateur Joe Baum, grew up in a notoriously all-consuming industry, became GM at Manhattan's famed Rainbow Room and a partner in the tragically late-great Windows on the World, and founded Cool Culinaria, an online repository that indulges his passion for food and drink history, lore, and ephemera.

 All this and much more on this episode of The Cocktail Guru Show!

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash bloom brilliantly with The Drinking Violet herself, Ms. Franky Marshall—thoroughly modern bartender, passionately spirited drinks educator, and singularly colorful personality. All brought to you by Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups. To see the full show notes visit THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk winning speed, style, and substance with Speed Rack bartending champion and award-winning bar program director and consultant extraordinaire Yael Stormborn. Hear what propelled this now master of hospitality from her native Houston, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, via New York City and a long list of establishments large, small, fine, and dive. All brought to you by Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lustau and Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, singularly multitalented soul Tony Abou-Ganim shares his singular journey from slinging drinks in a dive bar with a beating heart of gold in suburban Detroit to becoming a globally recognized celebrity bartender and spirits expert—along the way assuming the roles of actor, author, mentor, philanthropist, restaurateur...and redeemer of vodka—with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Monin Gourmet Syrups, Stroh Rum, and Unleashed Coffee.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk acting for stage, screen, and television, some of it soapy—plus his penchant for prestidigitation and playing the skins—with John-Paul Lavoisier, the daytime TV star whose passions propelled him from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to Los Angeles, California. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau, Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this debut episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Van Gogh Vodka, Chef JJ Johnson dishes on his colorful culinary journey and much more with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash! 

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by  1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by Anchor.FM and EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of the Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. 

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, East meets West with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash and global Japanophile—and Manchester, England resident—Jamie Ryder, certified sake sommelier, international drinks champion extraordinaire, and founder of Japanese culture magazine Yamato and spirits newsletter Drink to That. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, live from Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip, Jonathan Pogash talks the look of life from behind the stick with Chris Leavitt—bartender, social media sensation, and creator of Not Just a Bartender. Plus, from just around the corner at Caesars Forum, we talk the look of cocktails with Natalie Migliarini—creator of Beautiful Booze and a competitor who left a memorable mark on popular Netflix series Drink Masters. All brought to you by Lustau Vermut Dry, an exceptional, Manzanilla sherry-based Spanish vermouth featured in this episode's Tipple Time segment.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, Emmy Award-nominated  broadcast news journalist, audiobook narrator, global brand event  producer, and former beauty queen Kaitlin Monte talks Big Apple  cocktails and cocktailians, legislative activism, and more—including a  stint as Miss New York and competing for the title of Miss America!—with  hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Devils River Rye  and Van Gogh Espresso Vodka.  

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and  distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary  Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine  podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story  of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, pioneering coffee expert and entrepreneur George Howell, known industry wide for his dedication to raising specialty coffee standards across the globe—all before selling his iconic The Coffee Connection chain to Starbucks in 1994—grinds the beans with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All brought to you by Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka and Monin Gourmet Syrups.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Journeyman Distillery, drinks writer and journalist-bon vivant Dan Dunn, host of WHAT WE'RE DRINKING on Starburns Audio, raises an overflowing glass of all things spirited with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash!   

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by Anchor.FM and EatsDrinksTV a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of the Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.  

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Dale DeGroff, aka "King Cocktail," widely considered the spiritual godfather of the craft cocktail renaissance, shares colorful tales of his global upbringing and a trailblazing career in hospitality with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hospitality entrepreneur, cocktail book publisher, and Cocktail Kingdom Founder Greg Boehm, plus bar tool designer-maker and A Bar Above Co-Founder Chris Tunstall, share the tale of how their respective passion for collecting and prowess in toolmaking helped propel the craft cocktail renaissance with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts  can  be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Mia Mastroianni, BAR RESCUE's resident fixer, chronicles her colorful path from stage to bar to screen—and from Boston to Miami to Los Angeles—with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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With over 15 years' experience in the service industry, from Boston to Los Angeles and beyond, Mia Mastroianni became one of the founding bartenders of Soho House West Hollywood; the private members-only club where she remained a well-respected and oft-requested mixologist for the who's who of Hollywood until 2016. Known for her stature and sassy fun attitude, “Tall Mia” has also opened Soho House locations in Miami Beach and Toronto, training their respective bar staffs on delivering the highest quality service, implementing proper technique, and executing amazing cocktails. Her expertise led her casting as an expert mixologist on the highly-rated TV show Bar Rescue, now featured in more than 30 episodes.

With a background in theater and a BFA from The Conservatory at The University of Miami, Mia is not camera-shy. She stays current with industry and consumer trends by attending and speaking at various seminars and conferences and continues her education in the spirits industry by visiting distilleries both locally and internationally.

Per Mia: "I LOVE TO TRAVEL. I can dork out on ice for as long as you give me. I love a good 10-second dance break behind a bar. The Original Farmer's Market in Los Angeles is my "Happy Place." Proper bar technique makes me happy. Prior to COVID-19, while dining in restaurants, my non-industry friends made a rule that I have to sit with my back to the bar. Otherwise, I'll zone out and spend the evening watching the bartenders. I love to learn and appreciate the craft and art of cocktails, along with exploring the deep history behind them."

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, featuring Krug Champagne, hospitality professional and wine specialist Camille Broderick Rodier, host of NPR's CAMILLE'S DEMI-HOUR, talks fine wine and all things epicurean with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash!  

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by Anchor.FM and  EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of the Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. 

Experience the magic of Tales of the Cocktail, where the unexpected takes center stage. Picture it: the vibrant streets of New Orleans, alive with the tantalizing aroma of southern cuisine and the soulful sounds of jazz. Surrounded by industry legends, from spirited happy hours to sustainable mixology sessions, The Gurus were captivated their experience at this year’s conference. Join Jonathan and Jeffrey as they conclude their three part series at the 21st annual Tales of the Cocktail with inspiring guests Elayne Duff, Jaime Salas, Naomi Leslie, Tamu Curtis and Woody Kane.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time. For full show notes of this episode visit⁠ The Cocktail Guru Podcast⁠

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, we go west—Pacific Northwest, that is—with Jeffrey Morgenthaler, owner of Portland, Oregon's Pacific Standard and The Sunset Room and creator of Ninkasi Canned Cocktails. Watch and listen as the author of The Bar Book and Drinking Distilled shares tales of a singularly focused journey from bartender to bar owner and more, including serving as head judge at the gold-standard San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. All brought to you by Glenmorangie X Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Marie Brizard Peach Liqueur, Monin Premium Gourmet Hot Honey Syrup, and Sobieski Vodka.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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Join The Cocktail Guru's as they host Stacey Roy, a pop culture icon and mixologist, as she shares her passion for being in front of the camera and pursuing her own creative projects. From her acting career to hosting her own cooking and bartending show, Stacey's journey will inspire you to follow your passions. And if you dont know Stacey from all her other work, you may have seen her win Lego Masters 2022.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by ⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, the pioneering—and truffle-loving—Ken Frank, Owner-Chef at legendary La Toque restaurant, shares his California culinary journey, from the glitz and glamor of LA's Sunset Strip to vibrant and wine-rich Napa Valley, with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All brought to you by Citadelle Gin and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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Meet Guy Fieri, Christie Brinkley, and Lisa Barlow three well-established personalities in the world of food, drink, and entertainment. As the charismatic host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri has been on a lifelong mission to discover and celebrate mouth-watering cuisine from across the United States. Christie Brinkley, on the other hand, may be best known as a supermodel, but she's also a savvy entrepreneur with her own line of organic wines called Belissima. And Lisa has been working on her tequila brand for many years now. With their breadth of experience and passion for quality over branding in the beverage industry, these three are a true inspiration for anyone looking to succeed in this competitive market. Plus podcast hosts Julie Milroy and Bridget Albert stop by. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST⁠ is produced by ⁠⁠⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠⁠⁠ and distributed in part by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ ⁠Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

Haven't watched the two-part season finale of The Cocktail Guru Podcast? Well, you should, because you can be a part of the show and WIN! Enter to win a swag bag filled with goodies from Jägermeister and The Cocktail Guru when you coin the winning name for the Jägermeister cocktail that Loa bartender Abigail Gullo makes in Episode 23.

The winner will receive a swag bag from Jägermeister AND The Cocktail Guru filled with branded T-shirts, backpacks, shot glasses, socks, hats and more!

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, we strike up the brandmaster—Tim Master, that is—Senior Director of Spirits at Frederick Wildman & Sons, the global wine and spirits portfolio perhaps best known for distinctive and storied cocktail standard Chartreuse French herbal liqueur. Watch and listen as hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash follow the beat of a career that, measure for measure, features more breadth of hospitality experience and more depth of spirits expertise than any other bartender-turned-brand ambassador. All brought to you by Marie Brizard Chocolate Royale Liqueur and Monin Premium Gourmet Strawberry Syrup.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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Tim Master has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality and beverage industry. Currently the Senior Director of Spirits at Frederick Wildman & Sons, he oversees numerous brands, with emphasis on industry staple Chartreuse Liqueur. Tim’s skills and experience were honed in London, New York, and his hometown of Philadelphia, where he worked behind the stick at some of the top restaurant bars in these cities. After a career in bartending, Tim began his new journey of working with brands by representing Plymouth Gin and Absolut Vodka, where he remained for six years before moving to Wildman.

In his travels throughout the US and Europe, Tim was mentored by some of the industry’s top professionals and now enjoys the opportunity to enlighten and educate his industry peers. In 2006, he was fortunate to be in the first graduating class of Beverage Alcohol Resource's now-renowned training program, which allowed him to further fine-tune his skills.

While drinking his way across the country, Tim shares his knowledge with local media and industry members in each city he visits.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, host Jonathan Pogash talks film, television, and tequila with acting great Joe Mantegna, co-owner of Señor Rio, a very special agave spirit born of business, love, and shared passion—and created by fellow guest Debbie Medina—in the Mexican state of Jalisco. We will also speak with Paul Imbesi about his roll at Barritt's Ginger Beer. All brought to you by Monin Gourmet Flavored Syrups, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, and Señor Rio and Tequila Barritt's Ginger Beer. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk accounting, life insurance, and real estate—oh, and rum and rum cocktails!—with CPA, insurance executive, real estate developer, and rum entrepreneur Steven Gubb, Founder, President & CEO of Boston-based Paradise Imports, suppliers of all-natural, organic Gubba Rum. Plus Jonathan & Jeffrey go "On the Road" to Bar Convent Brooklyn, snagging impromptu interviews with industry standards Tony Abou-Ganim, Dale DeGroff, H. Joseph Ehrmann, Reza Esmaili, Jamie Gordon, Trish Rossiene, and Lucinda Sterling, and to Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery to visit the resting places of Charles Feltman, creator of the hot dog, and William Niblo, theatre impresario and pioneering New York restaurateur. All brought to you by The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits!

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, live from The Vault, the ultra-exclusive bar inside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Jonathan Pogash talks bartending, chasing challenges, and embracing opportunities—plus a fair bit of whiskey wonkery—with Duane Fernandez Jr. and Pamela "The Wiz" Wiznitzer, two leading hospitality professionals who personify the episode's themes. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, as featured in our Cocktail Commentaries and Tipple Time segments. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, Jeff "Beachbum" Berry, bar owner and restaurateur, acclaimed drinks historian and author, and a globally recognized authority on Tiki culture, tells hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash the technicolor tale of how the Los Angeles native went from writing for the screen in Hollywood to becoming the North Star of the tropical cocktail galaxy and slinging drinks in New Orleans. Brought to you by Plantation Rum, Denizen Rum, and J.P. Wiser's Canadian Whisky.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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One of Imbibe's “25 Most Influential Cocktail Personalities of the Past Century,” Jeff “Beachbum” Berry is the author of seven books on vintage tropical drinks, which published for the first time anywhere the lost recipes of Tiki’s golden age—from the original Zombie, Jet Pilot, and Pearl Diver to the Navy Grog, Saturn, Three Dots & A Dash, and many others.

Esquire calls Jeff “one of the instigators of the cocktail revolution” and Food & Wine “one of the world’s leading rum experts,” while The New York Times cites him as “the Indiana Jones of Tiki drinks” and The Los Angeles Times as “A hybrid of street-smart gumshoe, anthropologist, and mixologist.” Jeff’s been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” TV series, The Discovery Channel, PBS Television, and National Public Radio; he’s also been profiled in The Washington Post, USA Today, The New York Times, and Wine Enthusiast.

Jeff’s original cocktail recipes have been printed in publications around the world, from Bon Appétit and The Huffington Post to over 20 international recipe books, including the venerable Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide. And now Jeff’s drinks are being served at his restaurant in New Orleans, Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29, which has won critical acclaim in Esquire, Playboy, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Houston Chronicle, GQ, Travel + Leisure, Town & Country, Southern Living, New Orleans, and the Food Network.

With Martin Doudoroff, Jeff co-created Total Tiki for iPad and iPhone, a drink recipe app which Macworld calls “beautifully rendered and, thanks to Berry’s tireless reporting, impeccably sourced.” Jeff’s also co-created a line of Tiki barware with Cocktail Kingdom, which Imbibehails as “especially notable because it revives old styles of essential glassware that were previously almost impossible to find.” While this is all way too much work for a bum, Jeff also contributed 29 entries to The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails and lectures about tropical drinks across the US, Europe, and Latin America.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, bar legend, cocktail historian, and award-winning hospitality entrepreneur Derek Brown shares his journey from building a personal brand at the Columbia Room in Washington, DC, and penning a landmark book on cocktail history to leading the no- and low-alcohol cocktail movement with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy this week's Tipple Time brought to you by Emilio Lustau, Plantation Pineapple Rum, and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley.

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The Cocktail Guru's on the road this fall. Their first stop is at the USBG 75th anniversary conference in Arizona. Join them as they run into spirit industry legends like Julio Bermejo, creator of Tommy's Margarita.

On this episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast, spirits evangelist extraordinaire—and former European Union genever ambassador—Charles Hardwick shares tales of slinging drinks at some of New York City's most important bars with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Brought to you by Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky and Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey.  

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Charles Hardwick has over 30 years of experience in the bar industry and has worked at some of New York City’s most iconic bars, among them Pravda, The Odeon, The Waldorf-Astoria, and The Office at The Aviary New York.  As the founder of drinkmärkt beverage consulting, he has launched and/or participated in the re-branding of 10 major spirits. His talent and creativity have been rewarded with recognition from his peers and in the pages of The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, The New York Post, The Daily News, Eater New York, Punch Drink, New York Magazine, and the publication of his signature cocktails in several cocktail books. Current and former clients include Stolichnaya Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Drambuie, Remy-Cointreau, Art Basel Miami, Vogue, Esquire, Victoria’s Secret, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, and, as the category brand ambassador for genever, the European Union. He continues to evangelize for the nobility of the bartending profession and the pursuit of the perfect cocktail, served at the perfect moment.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

This episode of The Cocktail Guru is brought to you by Paul John whisky and Tullamore Dew

In part 2 of our season 2 finale, meet some of the movers and shakers of the spirits industry - John Meisler, Lisa Laird, Alexander & Charles Gabriel, Raymond Edwards, Daniyel Jones and Alan Kennedy. Many of which are experts in creating tantalizing concoctions with a dash of social consciousness. While every spirit tells a story, all of today's guests have a common commitment to putting some good back into the world.

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On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Tequila Tromba, celebrity chef Adrienne Gang, Chief Stewardess on Season 1 of Bravo TV's popular reality series Below Deck and cohost of Gangplank Report, talks cheffing by land and by sea and cooking for the rich—and sometimes infamous!—with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash.

THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

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"Work hard, play hard"—a most appropriate motto for the controversial Chief Stewardess of

Season 1 of Bravo TV's popular reality series Below Deck. Adrienne Gang worked hard to get where she is today. Many Below Deck viewers may find it hard to believe that Adrienne is more chef than stew.

When Bravo was casting Below Deck, she was gunning for the position of Chef aboard Megayacht HONOR. But that was not to be...and Adrienne's place in Below Deckhistory was sealed, setting the standard for all future Chief Stews on the hit television show. For regular viewers of the show, it comes as no surprise that Adrienne's astrological sign is Virgo, an unabashed perfectionist, at work and at play.

When the cameras stopped rolling, Adrienne continued her successful career path as a chef, including an adventurous stint at Burning Man. She is a regular aboard luxury yachts, producing gourmet cuisine for elite guests at sea and working her culinary magic for luxury catering firms on land. When not coming up with new recipes, Adrienne cohosts (with Jennifer Bennington) Gangplank Report, a podcast detailing and discussing Below Deckepisodes.

We can' t wait to see what the future holds for this dynamic and multi-talented chef and entrepreneur!

Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father Jeffrey as they delve into the fascinating history of Smirnoff vodka and the iconic Moscow Mule in this episode of the Cocktail Guru Podcast. Special guest Rachel Kling from Diageo discusses the educational programming and partnership with the US Bartenders Guild. Discover the evolution of vodka in the US, the marketing genius behind Smirnoff, and the creation of the Moscow Mule. Learn about the Diageo Bar Academy, the World Class bartending competition, and the impact of Diageo's support during the pandemic. Plus, get insights into the use of copper mugs in cocktails and a special offer from Moscow Copper. Cheers to cocktail history and innovation!

Don't miss out on this engaging episode filled with cocktail history, industry insights, and educational initiatives in the world of spirits and mixology. Subscribe to the Cocktail Guru Podcast for more entertaining and informative episodes with leading experts in the hospitality industry. Cheers!

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk with SAG Award-winning actor Joel Johnstone about his journey from the American heartland to Hollywood and, in the process, realizing the dream of every screen thespian—becoming a working actor, in Joel's case including a five-year run on Amazon's Emmy Award- winning THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. Believe us, it's a living, and it's sexier than it sounds! All brought to you by Barritt's Ginger Beer and Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash tipple with gin evangelist—and veteran British barman—Simon Ford, Founder & CEO of Fords Gin and easily the individual who's done more to foster the modern gin renaissance than any other. All brought to you by Fords Gin, Glenmorangie and Monin Premium Gourmet Syrup.

ABOUT FORDS GIN:

Distilled in London at Thames Distillers, Fords Gin is a collaboration between eleventh generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford.  A mix of nine botanicals, the gin starts with a traditional base of juniper & coriander seed and is balanced by citrus (bitter orange, lemon & grapefruit peel), florals (jasmine flower & orris) and spices (angelica & cassia). Steeped for 15 hours before distillation in 500-liter stills, the botanicals deliver an aromatic, fresh and floral spirit with elegant notes of orange blossom that creates a “cocktail gin” that plays beautifully in classic and innovative gin cocktails. Since its launch in 2012, Fords Gin has received numerous awards and accolades. https://www.fordsgin.com/

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