As the revitalization of the cocktail continues, it is often helpful to ascertain why certain cocktail recipes are popular. What makes the Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Strawberry Daiquiri the Queen's of the cocktail world. This information can then be translated, by new order bartenders, into a method that will help the neophytes and phobic's, indulge in something new and take them out of their "safe zone". Once they've escaped the default cocktails, they may never go back.

Plans for the spring and summer are heating up so get ready to make some travel plans. First, I’ll be bringing the Sensory Perception and Mixology session to Germany in May. This is an updated presentation with some new material which includes anti-bitters (AMP). Additionally, in July I’ll be presenting to brand new presentations at Tales of the Cocktail. The first is Drinks from the 1600’s and then I’ll be doing Sugar: The Science of Sweet. If you like drink history, you’ll find the 1600’s a unique period and if you enjoyed the Sensory Perception presentation, the Science of Sweet is the continuation. Take the link for more info.