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Bigger than Beer – Exploring the Finer Points of Oklahoma’s New Liquor Laws

Bigger than Beer – Exploring the Finer Points of Oklahoma’s New Liquor Laws

We’re now just over a month into the implementation of Oklahoma’s modernized liquor laws. These much-needed changes represent a significant milestone in catching us up to the national norm, allowing us to be more competitive, and encouraging new business growth. While most people are aware they…

David Wondrich Signed Book Giveaway!

David Wondrich Signed Book Giveaway!

I recently spent some time interviewing and judging a cocktail competition with David Wondrich. (Read my interview here.) I asked him to sign a couple copies of his books so I’d have something to give away to my readers.

The Cocktail Historian Who Shaped the Future: A Conversation with David Wondrich (Interview)

The Cocktail Historian Who Shaped the Future: A Conversation with David Wondrich (Interview)

This article is the extended version of an interview I conducted with David Wondrich. I judged a cocktail competition with him in Tulsa, Oklahoma and called him the week prior to the event to discuss his backstory, the cocktail revolution, and his approach to judging…

MIX 2018 Ticket Giveaway

MIX 2018 Ticket Giveaway

Philbrook’s annual MIX cocktail competition is this weekend, and I’ve teamed up with them to give away two tickets to the event! I’ll be judging the event alongside renown cocktail writer and historian, David Wondrich (check out my Q&A with him here), and the executive…

Bartender Pet Peeves – An Inside Look at Valid Gripes

Bartender Pet Peeves – An Inside Look at Valid Gripes

Slurping sounds. Reversed toilet paper rolls. Double parking. To have a pet peeve is to hold an opinion on acceptable behavior. While many peeves are commonly agreed upon, others may remain invisible to those outside a niche segment of the population. When that niche is one that many people interact with weekly, it’s worth investigating. Bartenders serve us at our best and our worst, so understanding their peeves is a small way to return the favor.

No Horse In The Race – The Unexpected Roots of the Mint Julep

No Horse In The Race – The Unexpected Roots of the Mint Julep

It’s an engulfing sensory experience—everything from the mound of crushed ice nestled in the frosted cup to the straw peeking through the hefty plume of fresh mint and delivering the sweet, chilled bourbon.The mint julep’s claim to fame may be the Kentucky Derby, but this…

Sacred Consumption – Ensuring the Sustainability of Mezcal

Sacred Consumption – Ensuring the Sustainability of Mezcal

Agave activism is necessity   “Take a shot with me!” he exclaims. I grit my teeth, muster a smile, and oblige. Shots aren’t my preference, but I can’t bring myself to say no to the owner of the bar. I take the shot, and it…