The Classic Cocktail Revival: Kentucky Roots, Modern Sips with Jennifer Brian, the Cocktail Evangelist

Have you ever wanted to make a cocktail at home but felt totally overwhelmed by the bottles in the liquor store? I know that feeling, and that’s why I was so excited to sit down with today’s guest. I’m joined by Jennifer Brian, the Cocktail Evangelist and founder of Make & Muddle, a Kentucky-based cocktail company on a mission to simplify mixology and help people create drinks they love—without intimidation. Jennifer also has a brand-new book, The Classic Cocktail Revival, which has been over a decade in the making. Before launching Make & Muddle, Jennifer worked in catering and event planning, and we swapped plenty of “war stories” from those high-pressure, high-connection environments. Now, she brings that same sense of creativity to her mixers—alcohol-free products designed to work with anything from gimlets to margaritas, and even mocktails. She’s also looking ahead with THC- and CBD-ready cocktails for more mindful sipping.   In this episode: Why Amaro is the unsung hero of cocktails Her favorite bourbon (and the Kentucky distillery you must visit) How master recipes can turn anyone into a confident cocktail maker The philosophy behind her new book, The Classic Cocktail Revival Why she believes every great drink is about creating connection   Connect with Jennifer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktail_evangelist/ Learn more about her upcoming book: https://makeandmuddle.com/classic-cocktail-revival-cookbook/   Stay Connected with Nick Follow on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @the.real.wine.guy Subscribe to the Pour and Explore newsletter for travel tips, wine pairings, and upcoming tour info: thewineguy.vin