Brandon Pinkins is the owner of The Cocktail Lab in Rochester, New York, USA. How did you get started as a mixologist? I started in a small mom and pop restaurant as a busboy, I quickly worked my way up and became a bartender. At that time, I learned the basics of bartending. Everything changed […]
Anthony D. Pepe, known to many as Tony, runs Eris Cocktail Lounge in Portland, OR. How would you describe your personal style as a bartender? Frenetic. It has to be good and it has to be funny. What keeps you passionate about bartending and the hospitality industry? Many examples come to mind. Supporting local artists, […]
Kristina Robinson, known by her friends and familiars as Goldie, is a bartender from upstate New York. She works at Native Eatery & Bar in Rochester, NY. How did you get started as a mixologist? Honestly, the passion began through food. I’ve always been a foodie, I love being creative, trying new things, and learning […]
Ben Beckett is a Master Bartender from the United Kingdom. He works with Be At One Cocktail Bar and the Stonegate Pub Company. How did you get started as a mixologist? I was working at a wedding venue nine years ago, just getting started in hospitality, and a man walked in very well dressed. He […]
Marco Feltgen is a freelance bartender, consultant and brand ambassador from Luxembourg. How did you get started as a mixologist? Back in the 90’s, I was passionate about the tiki lifestyle and tropical drinks. Wanting to know more about them helped me discover the world behind the bar. How would you describe your personal style […]
Maria-Angela Sjögren, or as her friends know her, Mary, is a bartender who offers mobile mixology services and classes. She’s based in Switzerland. How did you get started as a mixologist? After I graduated from the EBS Kos, I realized that the cocktail culture in Switzerland was not lively. I started with a cocktail delivery […]
Suze Morrison is a chef, mixologist, photographer, and content creator based in the UK. How did you get started as a mixologist? I always loved food, but started experimenting with cocktails after completing my training as a chef and Level 2 WSET at Leiths School of Food and Wine. How would you describe your personal […]
Antoine Daniel is independent mixologist and founder of Les Élixirs du Brocanteur, a creative concept blending antique spirit, storytelling, and handcrafted liqueurs. How did you get started as a mixologist? I started mixing as a way to bring history and emotion into the glass. My background in antiques inspired me to create cocktails that feel […]
Nikki Grant is a restaurant owner and bartender in Woodstock, Virginia, where she runs the Woodstock Cafe. How did you get started as a mixologist? I have been in the industry a long time. When we bought the restaurant, I started the cocktail program. My husband and I have a goal of checking out all […]
Molly Baker-Harris is a home bartender from Cedar Park, TX, USA. How did you get started as a mixologist? During Covid, my husband was working from home which was very different for us because he usually travels all the time. We wanted a way to connect at the end of the day and somehow Happy […]
