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All Episodes

The Cocktail Academy — 72 episodes

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The Cocktail Apps Bartenders Actually Use

2

Julie Reiner: Hospitality, Mentorship and the Noise of Modern Bartending

3

Inside Casements: Building a Modern Irish Bar in San Francisco

4

Inside Scarfes Bar: Building a World-Class Cocktail Menu with Andy Loudon and Kris Bazys

5

Tiny Cocktails, Big Ideas with Tyler Zielinski

6

Lindsey Johnson on Trust, Care & the Real ROI of Bartender Education

7

Martinis, Standards, and Great Hospitality with Declan McGurk

8

Saeed “Hawk” House on Bartending, Cocktail Content Creation & Making Drinks Fun Again

9

Sother Teague (Amor y Amargo): Bitterness, Balance & the Beauty of Saying No

10

Kiki Lounge: Building a Tropical Bar on a Not-So-Tropical Island

11

Emma Janzen: Translating Bartender Brilliance into the Written Word

12

Lost Irish: The Tim Herlihy Interview

13

How to Taste with Mandy Naglich: Unlocking Flavor, Aroma & becoming a better taster

14

The Whiskey Bible with Noah Rothbaum

15

David Wondrich: From Imbibe! to the Oxford Companion and beyond.

16

From Pastor to Cocktail Creator: Jordan Hughes, the High-Proof Preacher

17

Live from Bourbon Street: The Irish House at Tales 2025

18

Toby Maloney: The Craft, Chaos & Calm of The Violet Hour

19

My Tales of the Cocktail Debrief : Frozen Irish Coffees, Light-Up Ice Cubes and Amazing People

20

Behind the Book, The Cocktail Balance 2.0 with Stanislav Harcinik

21

Preston Lee: Hospitality That Sticks

22

The Carbonation Episode: How Two Bartenders Bottled a Movement

23

Jeff Morgenthaler: Cocktails, Calculators & Cutting the BS

24

Flavour First: A New Way to Taste with Reece Sims of Flavor Camp

25

From Finance to Fernet: Kara Newman’s Journey in Spirits Journalism

26

Not Barspoon TV: Real Talk from the Service Trenches with Marco Ortiz

27

What It Really Takes to Win World Class: Keegan McGregor Breaks It Down

28

The Educated Barfly: Why Technique, Not Trends, Builds Better Bars

29

Jawbox & the Belfast Cut: Gerry White’s Blueprint for Great Bars

30

Erick Castro - Bartender at Large

31

Sugar, Neon & Mistakes: Educating Your Palate Through the Worst Cocktails Ever

32

Spritz Season: How the Spritz Took Over the World

33

Potatoes, Passion & Peated Whiskey: The Muff Liquor Story

34

Jillian Vose on Crafting Cocktails and Creating Outwalker Irish Whiskey

35

Inside El Gallo Altanero with Freddy Andreasson

36

The Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Garnishes: Tips for Flavor, Aroma & Presentation

37

Shaken or Stirred? When to Use Each Technique Like a Pro

38

Cocktail Bitters 101: The Secret Ingredient Every Bartender Needs

39

The Ultimate Margarita Guide: History, Myths & Best Recipes

40

Coffee & Cocktails – The Craft of Coffee Cocktails

41

Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr. Lyan) Breaking the Rules of Bartending

42

Essential Cocktail Books You Need in Your Library

43

Cachaça Uncovered: A Deep Dive with Raf Agapito

44

2025 Drink Trends: What’s Shaking in the Cocktail World

45

Sleighing the Season: Easy and Festive Christmas Cocktails for Everyone

46

The Creamy, Boozy World of Eggnog 🍹🎄

47

World Class Bartending: Emily Doherty’s Story of Passion, Persistence, and Innovation

48

The Rise of Savory Cocktails: Pushing the Flavor Boundaries

49

Unpacking "The Bartender's Pantry" with Jim Meehan

50

Building the Bar Industry: Lessons in Hospitality with Sean Finter

51

The Agave Experience: Unfiltered Insights with Lucas Assis

52

Squeeze the Day: Mastering Citrus in Cocktails

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020: Chilling with Camper: The art of Clear Ice.

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019: Behind the Bar with Kaitlyn Stewart: Crafting Likeable Cocktails for Everyone

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018: Ice Cold Genius: Mr Panda's Revolutionary Freezing Methods

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017: Exploring Vermouth: Mark Ward’s Journey from Bartender to Brand Founder

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016: Reviving Poitín: Dave Mulligan’s Mission to Modernise Ireland’s Native Spirit

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015: How Chris Leavitt Built Not Just a Bartender: Cocktail Content Creation Secrets

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014: The Indie Bartender: Danil Nevsky’s Wild Ride in the Global Cocktail Scene

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013: Exploring the Bramble: From Dick Bradsell’s Original to Modern Twists

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012: The Evolution of Irish Whiskey: Insights from Barry Chandler, Founder of Stories & Sips

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011: Equal Measure Cocktails: The Secret to Easy, Balanced Mixology

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010: Shaking Up the Industry with Lynnette Marrero

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009: Mastering Tequila with Julio Bermejo

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008: Mastering Syrups for Cocktails: A Guide to Creating Simple, Rich, and Flavored Syrups

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007: King Cocktail: A Conversation with Dale DeGroff

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006: The Art of Batching Cocktails: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Effortless Entertaining

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005: From Belfast to the Big Apple: Jack McGarry's Journey to Crafting the World's Best Cocktails at The Dead Rabbit

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004 Home Bar Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Must-Have Booze for Perfect Cocktails

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002: Essential Bar Tools for Home Bartenders: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Perfect Cocktails

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003: Inside McConnell’s Distillery: Crafting Premium Irish Whiskey with Graeme Miller

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001: From Belfast to The Dead Rabbit: Sean Muldoon's Cocktail Journey and Award-Winning mentality