Episodes

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 by 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.

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.

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!

Join The Cocktail Guru's as they host Stacey Roy, a pop culture icon and mixologist. Stacey 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.

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

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.

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 by ⁠⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠⁠, a service of the⁠⁠ Center for Culinary Culture⁠⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, a…

On this edition of The Cocktail Guru Podcast, we 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, and the Spirited Awards 2015 "Best International Brand Ambassador."

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

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.

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 ser...

Join us on the next 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 on The Cocktail Guru Podcast, we talk with award-winning—and trilingual!—hospitalitarian Chris Lowder, 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!

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash take a spirited journey to the land of the rising sun with shochu, awamori, sake, and Japanese whisky expert—and multilingual polymath—Christopher Pellegrini, one-time brewer, sometime actor and producer, founder of Japanese spirits importer Honkaku Spirits, and author of The Shochu Handbook: An Introduction to Japan's Indigenous Distilled Drink. All brought to you by Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Monin Premium Gourmet Kiwi Syrup.

This time on The Cocktail Guru Podcast, we tipple with gin evangelist—and veteran British barman—Simon Ford, easily the individual who's done more to foster the modern gin renaissance than any other!

Next up on The Cocktail Guru Podcast, we strike up the brandmaster—Tim Master, that is—following the beat of a career that, measure for measure, features more breadth of hospitality experience—and more depth of green and yellow Chartreuse—than any other bartender-turned-brand ambassador!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All 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, 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.

Join us on the next episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast as we visit Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino for sitdowns with Bally's own Paul Juliano, Mast Jagermeister's Aleesha Meola, and cocktail star Juan Coronado, Co-Founder of Mijenta Tequila!

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 Ferrand and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley.