Official Bartender Michael Bowers

In Defense of Whiskey and Water

Neat is neat. But don't reject some water now & then.

11 years ago

The Bartender Shoe Search – Four Month Update

Four months in to shoe testing hell.

11 years ago

The Drink: The Celery and Smoke

Celery juice? Hold on to your Agave.

11 years ago

The Bartender Shoe Search – Testing durable, comfortable shoes.

Which shoes can stand up to service industry hell?

12 years ago

The Drink: The Bicyclette

A crisp and bitter Italian aperitif named after bicycle riding, bar hopping gents.

12 years ago

Winter Gin Cocktails

Clear and clean in the dead of winter.

12 years ago

The Drink: Hot Whiskey Sling

A simple, winter hot one. Don't even need to stir it.

12 years ago

Classics: How to properly stir and shake a cocktail

It's not as intuitive as you think. The when, why, and how.

12 years ago

The Drink: A real Whiskey Sour, and the New York Sour

"A whiskey sour made w/ sour mix is like a grilled cheese made w/ Velveeta."

12 years ago

6 signs you’re not in a good cocktail bar

Our bartender helps you separate the wheat from the chaff.

12 years ago

The Drink: Your Winter into Spring transitional cocktail

March can be an odd month for drinking. Unless you have this.

13 years ago