The Cocktail Guru Show

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, host Jonathan Pogash talks film, television, and tequila with acting great Joe Mantegna, co-owner of Señor Rio, a very special agave spirit born of business, love, and shared passion—and created by fellow guest Debbie Medina—in the Mexican state of Jalisco. We will also speak with Paul Imbesi about his roll at Barritt's Ginger Beer. All brought to...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash go behind-the-scenes at some of the world's legendary restaurants and bars with intrepid foodie and world traveler Shari Bayer, founder of Bayer Public Relations, host and producer of All in the Industry, and author of Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World. All brought to you by Cierto Tequil...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk cocktails, spirits—including, of course, agave spirits!—and a whole lot more with Milagro Tequila Ambassador Luis Lopez, a literal "miracle-working" Los Angeles native and West Hollywood resident who's long drawn upon his deep Guatemalan roots for mixological inspiration. All brought to you by Emil...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk with SAG Award-winning actor Joel Johnstone about his journey from the American heartland to Hollywood and, in the process, realizing the dream of every screen thespian—becoming a working actor, in Joel's case including a five-year run on Amazon's Emmy Award- winning THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. Believe us...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk winning speed, style, and substance with Speed Rack bartending champion and award-winning bar program director and consultant extraordinaire Yael Stormborn. Hear what propelled this now master of hospitality from her native Houston, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, via New York City and a long list of establis...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk acting for stage, screen, and television, some of it soapy—plus his penchant for prestidigitation and playing the skins—with John-Paul Lavoisier, the daytime TV star whose passions propelled him from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to Los Angeles, California. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau, Glenmorangie Highlan...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk drinks—and a fair bit of food—with award-winning NEW YORK TIMES cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson, author of seven books, including THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COCKTAILS, new from Ten Speed Press. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau and Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash scream, you scream—hell, we all scream!—for liquor-infused ice cream with Melissa Tavss, Founder & CEO of Tasty Scoop, a fast-growing chain of ice cream parlors with a adult twist. Join us for a velvety and quick-melting journey through an array of flavors your palate won't soon forget. All brought to you by...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash bloom brilliantly with The Drinking Violet herself, Ms. Franky Marshall—thoroughly modern bartender, passionately spirited drinks educator, and singularly colorful personality. All brought to you by Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups. To see the full show notes visit THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST ⁠ THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is...

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...

Breaking news from the Baltimore Hotel in Phoenix Arizona!

The United States Bartenders Guild Conference in Phoenix brought together some of the industry' s most influential, members. And did somebody say Jennifer Lopez???

The United States Bartenders Guild Conference in Phoenix AZ brought together some of the industry' s most influential, members. More to come...........

The Cocktail Guru's on the road this fall. Their first stop is at the USBG 75th anniversary conference in Arizona. Join them as they run into spirit industry legends like Julio Bermejo , creator of Tommy's Margarita.

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 their experience at this year’s conference. Join Jonathan and...

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 s...

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! THE COCKTA...

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

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 me...

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 supermo...

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash 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, the Spirited Awards 2015 "Best International Brand Ambassador," and longtime face of—and prolific innovator at—Belvedere Vodka....

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...

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. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau and The Perfect Purée of Napa Vall...

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...

On this 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 THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan...