Pouring Wisdom: Ingrid Folkers on Cocktails & Bartending Competitions

This episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast features co-hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss interviewing accomplished mixologist Ingrid Folkers. Ingrid shares her journey from being a bartender at Whiskey Kitchen to competing in prestigious cocktail competitions like the USBG World Class sponsored by Diageo, where she was named a top 30 contestant. She discusses her upcoming transition to managing a new bar program at the Hyatt's High Rail in Seaboard Station, her philosophy on using unique ingredients in cocktails, and her competitive spirit shaped by a background in Taekwondo and debate. Additionally, Ingrid talks about her goals to own a bar focused on education and mentorship. The episode concludes with insights into the latest trends in mixology, emphasizing no and low-ABV cocktails and the potential for THC-infused drinks. WATCH THE SHOW HERE On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Support our Sponsors: Got To Be NC! Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here