Congrats to the Winner of the Pisco Porton Cocktail Competition

And the winner of an all-expense paid trip to Peru is…Greg Seider of Summit Bar.  Greg’s cocktail, complete with roasted red pepper puree, and, of course, Pisco Porton, came out the winner against USBG competitors from Boston, PA, CT, and NYC.

We’ll provide you with the recipe for his winning drink as soon as it comes across the wire.

‘Til then, drink Pisco…and check out these amazing pics from the competition:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellokitty893112/sets/72157628008758791/

Northeast Book Launch Parties

You are cordially invited to partake in the celebration of our 2 books, Jonathan’s newly edited version of the “Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide 75th Anniversary Edition” and Jeffrey’s “Bloody Mary,” both released simultaneously in November.

Here’s the schedule of events.  Please note that you MUST RSVP to jonathan@thecocktailguru.com

See you there!

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Saturday Dec. 10th – Providence, RI

Cocktail party at The Dorrance, 60 Dorrance St, Providence, RI

5-7pm

Sponsored by Bols Genever, Rhum Clement/Rhum J.M., and Vermont Spirits

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Sunday Dec. 11th – Boston, MA

Book signing and punch at The Boston Shaker, Somerville, MA

1-3pm

Cocktail party at The Hawthorne, 500A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

5-7pm

Sponsored by Pernod Ricard USA

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Monday Dec. 12th – New York, NY

Book signing and holiday punch at Astor Wines and Spirits, 399 Lafayette St, NY, NY

4-6pm

Cocktail party at Bookmarks Lounge, 299 Madison Ave, NY, NY

7-9pm

Sponsored by Pernod Ricard USA and Disaronno

Dual Pogash Book Launch

PRESS RELEASE

Father and Son Launch Books on Cocktails, Bartending,

and The Bloody Mary

November 21, 2011 – For the first time in memory, a father and son from the wine and spirits industry are launching books simultaneously. In a curious twist of fate, Jonathan Pogash, cocktail editor of the latest edition of an American classic, Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide (John Wiley and Sons; co-edited by Rick Rodgers) and Jeffrey Pogash, author of Bloody Mary (Thornwillow Press), are releasing their books at precisely the same time in November.

To celebrate this occasion, father and son will be hosting dual book signings during the month of December in Providence (Dec. 10: The Dorrance) Boston (Dec. 11: The Hawthorne and The Boston Shaker) and New York (Dec. 12: Astor Wine & Spirits and Bookmarks Lounge).  Other cities in 2012 will include San Francisco, Chicago, and New Orleans. In a joint statement, Jonathan and Jeffrey declare:

“We are very pleased and proud to be working together as a father and son team (The Cocktail Guru) to launch two books that we hope consumers and trade will find useful and interesting. The dual book launch is very exciting for us and for our family.”

Jeffrey Pogash (father) has recently joined The Cocktail Guru beverage consulting firm as a key member specializing in media relations and brand management. He is a 35-year veteran of the wine and spirits industry, having worked in marketing, sales, and communications for the wine producers of Alsace and Moet Hennessy USA. He is a freelance writer and author of the book How To Read A Wine Label.

Jonathan Pogash, “The Cocktail Guru,” is a premiere cocktail consultant for food and beverage establishments and spirit companies. His signature cocktails can be seen and enjoyed in many of North America’s most upscale cocktail lounges and restaurants.  With nearly 15 years experience in the hospitality industry, Jonathan shares his insights with the most influential publications from around the world, and contributes his unique talents to television and radio shows.  As a mixology contributor to NBC’s “Weekend Today in New York,” Jonathan is able to “spread the good word…one cocktail at a time.”

About The Cocktail Guru:

Created in 2005 by preeminent bartender Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru has grown to be one of the most highly regarded beverage consulting firms in the U.S.  The Cocktail Guru creates and executes beverage programs for bars and restaurants, staffs special events, designs bespoke cocktails, teaches Mixology, and provides spirit and liqueur brands with insight and marketing advice.   In 2010, www.WeddingCocktailDesign.com was created as a special service for couples-to-be.

CONTACT:

Jonathan Pogash

646-279-3106

jonathan@thecocktailguru.com

Clip from Weekend Today in NY segment on WNBC-TV 11/20/11

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com.

Recipes from Weekend Today in NY Thanksgiving Cocktails Segment

Weekend Today in NY

Thanksgiving Cocktails 11/20/11

Thanks, Nicaragua 

2 oz. Flor de Cana 7yr old rum

1/2 oz. crème de Yvette

3/4 oz. black pepper vanilla syrup

3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice

Directions: Add all ingredients to an iSi “Twist N Sparkle” carbonating beverage system, then pour over ice into highball glass.

Garnish: lemon wheel and vanilla bean

Serve with: caramelized pecans

You can buy the iSi Twist N Sparkle here.

Hazelnut-Pear Sparkler (served at The Campbell Apartment Parlor)

1 oz. pear puree

1/2 oz. Frangelico liqueur

3 1/2 oz. Mionetto prosecco

Directions: Fold ingredients and strain into a chilled champagne flute.  Top off with extra sparkling wine.

Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg

The Best Thanksgiving Punch Ever 

2 parts Patron Reposado tequila

1 part apple cider

1 part cranberry-Cinnamon syrup**

1 part fresh grapefruit juice

Directions: Combine in a large punch bowl and stir with block ice.  Add lots of cranberries and grapefruit peel as garnish.  Ladle out into punch glasses.

 **to make cranberry cinnamon syrup, combine 1 cup of fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup BG Reynolds (www.bgreynolds.com) cinnamon syrup, and heat until cranberries are soft and can be crushed.  Allow to sit overnight refrigerated, then strain out cranberries.** OR to make your own cinnamon syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water and heat over medium heat with 3 cinnamon sticks until sugar is dissolved, then simmer over low heat for 20 more minutes.