The Cocktail Guru Show

In the premiere episode of Icons of Wine , a new mini-series within The Cocktail Guru Show , host Jeffrey Pogash welcomes one of the most influential figures in modern New Zealand winemaking: Erica Crawford. The Icons of Wine series spotlights the people who have shaped global wine culture through innovation, vision, and uncompromising quality.

In this delightfully briny episode of The Cocktail Guru Show , Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash take viewers on a pickle-powered journey from the legendary Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale to the vibrant Swizzle Rumbar, where they sit down with a very special guest: John King , co-founder of The Original Pickle Shot .

Recorded live at Dear Irving on Hudson in Midtown Manhattan , this lively episode of The Cocktail Guru Show brings together hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash with special guest Robin Robinson — celebrated author of The Complete Whiskey Course / The History of Whiskey . Visit the website for full show notes: https://www.thecocktailgurupodcast.com/robin-robinson-tcgs-s5-e2/

The Cocktail Guru Show, hosted by Jonathan Pogash and his father, Jeffrey, features actress Emily Meade discussing her career and personal journey. Emily shares her experiences in various TV shows, including "The Deuce" and "Broad City," and her transition to sobriety. She also talks about the challenges of acting, including auditioning and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The show also inc...

Hey everyone, Jonathan and Jeffrey here, bringing you the season finale of Season 4 of The Cocktail Guru Show, live from the vibrant city of New Orleans at Cafe Amelie. This episode is packed with incredible guests, insightful discussions, and, of course, amazing cocktails and food. We had the pleasure of hosting some fantastic guests this season, including: Kyle McHugh from Proof Media Laura Cull...

In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast , hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash welcome longtime friend and world-class bartender Chris Cardone . From his early days in flair bartending competitions to building craft cocktail programs in New York, Chris has carved a unique career in hospitality. But his story goes beyond the bar—after a pivotal moment in 2015, he embraced a healthier lifestyle an...

What do you get when you combine a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, humanitarian deminer, and wine importer? Meet Sam Lerman , CEO of Spirit Worldwide, whose life reads like a real-world spy thriller. In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Show , hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash sit down with Sam tohear how a mission in Ukraine led to the discovery of world-class wines — and how he’s now introduci...

Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father Jeffrey Pogash as they dive into the fascinating world of spirits and cocktails in this exciting episode of The Cocktail Guru Show! Recorded live from the WSWA Access Live event in Denver, Colorado, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and expert opinions from some of the industry's leading trailblazers and tastemakers.

Join Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash, the dynamic father-son duo, as they dive into the world of cocktails, spirits, and hospitality trends in this special episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, recorded live at the WSWA Access Live Convention in Denver, Colorado! We had some incredible conversations with industry trailblazers including basketball super start Al Harrington, Morgan Weinstock of Jackson Mor...

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...

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. Ma...

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 lead...

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...

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 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 th...

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 a...

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 celeb...

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 se...

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 wi...

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 e...

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 holida...

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 an...

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...

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 epi...

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...