Bartender at Large

In the race for innovation and creativity in the world of cocktails, many bartenders are reaching for ingredients that are potentially poisonous and could put themselves and their guests at risk. To help us navigate the world of dangerous ingredients, we are joined by cocktail writer Camper English, who has done years of research into this area of the cocktail world. Join us this week, as we learn about some surprisingly deadly ingredients that could leave you reeling from a lot more than a hangover.    Learn More: Cocktail Safe https://www.cocktailsafe.org Alcademics https://www.alcademics.com     ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Join us this week as we talk with internationally acclaimed bartender, Brian Miller, Partner/Beverage Director/Bartender of The Polynesian in New York. Before falling in love with tiki, Miller was on the opening crews of seminal cocktail bars, Death & Company, and Pegu Club. It was during his early days making classic cocktails that he began his life-long love affair with tropical & exotic cocktails. So, tune in as we trace his career from his early days in craft bars to owning his own place.   Learn More: The Polynesian https://thepolynesiantiki.com     ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Running a transatlantic consulting group, while still owning some of the world’s best bars is no easy task, which is why we decided to sit down with this week’s guest, Carina Soto Velasquez of Quixotic Projects (Candelaria, Le Marie Celeste, and many more.) Although, originally from Colombia, Carina has been a leader in the Paris cocktail scene for over 10 years where  her award-winning bars are ranked some of the best in the world.  Learn More: Quixotic Projects https://www.quixotic-projects.com     ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Bartending at one of the top-ranked cocktail bars in the world can be a lot of pressure, particularly when it is is one that has as rich a history as the American Bar at the Savoy. So, to help us get a better understanding of what is like, we met with senior bartender and acclaimed author, Pippa Guy, who while not traveling the world and making drinks took the time to sit down with us and share her love for all things fizzy.    Learn More:   American Bar at the Savoy https://www.thesavoylondon.com/restaurant/american-bar/   Let's Get Fizzical https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Fizzical-Cocktail-Champagne/dp/1465473882/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TWEVMSZ3ZPK9&keywords=let%27s+get+fizzical&qid=1562883557&s=gateway&sprefix=let%27s+get+fizz%2Caps%2C296&sr=8-1   ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Every July, bartenders & spirits professionals from all around the world come to New Orleans to celebrate cocktail & bar culture at Tales of the Cocktail, the industry's largest convention. Although, the event is approaching its 18th year, the event is still growing, especially now that it is under new & exciting leadership. Join us this week as we meet with Gary Solomon Jr., the event's co-chair, and listen in as he shares his insight into the event & what goes into making it happen.   Learn More:   Tales of the Cocktail http://talesofthecocktail.org   Tales of the Cocktail: Grant Program https://talesofthecocktail.org/grants/   ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Join us this week as we sit down with legendary bartender, Sam Ross, for a special one-hour episode. For those of you that don't know, Ross is the inventor many modern-day classics, such as the Paper Plane and the Penicillin, so tune in as he takes us on a tour of his creative process and his philosophic outlook on bars and cocktails. He is wealth of knowledge, so this is definitely not one to miss.   Learn More:   Attaboy: https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/fifty-best-bars-list/attaboy.php   Diamond Reef: https://diamondreefnyc.com   Bartender's Choice Cocktail App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bartenders-choice-vol-2/id1365129119   ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

How do you open an award-winning bar with almost no budget in a country where you don't speak the language, yet still manage to get it onto the World's Best Bar list? His bar, Two Schmucks in Barcelona, seemingly came out of nowhere & has disrupted the mechanics on what a world-class bar is supposed to be. So, tune in and listen as Moe Aljaff shares his secrets to success and lays out his DIY philosophy when it comes to bars.    Learn More:   Moe Aljaff https://www.instagram.com/cocktailschmuck/?hl=en     Two Schmucks https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/worlds-50-best-bar-2018_51-100/   ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

What better way to celebrate episode 150, then with a special hour-long episode featuring tequila legend, Julio Bermejo, of Tommy’ s Mexican Restaurant. Bermejo and his father are credited throughout the spirits world for popularizing 100% agave tequila in not only the U.S., but around the globe. Decades ago, while everyone else was stuck on sour mix & artificial ingredients, they invented a modern classic:The Tommy's Margarita, which featured fresh lime juice & agave nectar. Tune in to hear his inspiring story, which changed the bar industry forever.    Learn More:   Julio Bermejo: https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/How-Tequila-diplomacy-at-Tommy-s-Mexican-12281992.php   Tommy's Margarita: https://punchdrink.com/recipes/tommys-margarita/     Tommy's Mexican Restaurant: https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/How-Tequila-diplomacy-at-Tommy-s-Mexican-12281992.php     ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Each & every year, bartenders and industry professionals from around the world meet up in New Orleans to attend the Spirited Awards during Tales of the Cocktail. The awards have even been nicknamed "the Oscars for the Bar World," which speaks volumes as to how they are viewed in the business. So, join us this week as we sit down with Charlotte Voisey, the head chairperson of the Spirited Awards, and hear the scoop on what goes into putting the awards together.   Learn More:   Charlotte Voisey: https://www.instagram.com/charlottehdovoisey/?hl=en   Spirited Awards: https://talesofthecocktail.org/industrynews/13th-annual-spirited-awards-regional-top-10-honorees   ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

When most of us think of beverage in France, we think of Champagne & wine, yet it is home to one of the most respected tiki bars in the world. Indeed, no tiki bucket list would be complete without Dirty Dick in Paris, and when you experience the beverage, hospitality and atmosphere, you will quickly see why. So, tune in this week & hear the story of how the bar came to be, directly from bartender/proprietor: Scotty Schuder.    Learn More:   Dirty Dick: https://www.worldsbestbars.com/bar/paris/opera-and-les-halles/dirty-dick/   ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge