Green's Finest Meets the Wiz with Duane Fernandez & Pamela Wiznitzer(TCGP S3 E11)

04/04/24 • 34 min

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, live from The Vault, the ultra-exclusive bar inside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Jonathan Pogash talks bartending, chasing challenges, and embracing opportunities—plus a fair bit of whiskey wonkery—with Duane Fernandez Jr. and Pamela "The Wiz" Wiznitzer, two leading hospitality professionals who personify the episode's themes. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, as featured in our Cocktail Commentaries and Tipple Time segments. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

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The BarSomm Meets the Moscow Mule with Rachel Kling (TCGP S3 E10)

Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father Jeffrey as they delve into the fascinating history of Smirnoff vodka and the iconic Moscow Mule in this episode of the Cocktail Guru Podcast. Special guest Rachel Kling from Diageo discusses the educational programming and partnership with the US Bartenders Guild. Discover the evolution of vodka in the US, the marketing genius behind Smirnoff, and the creation of the Moscow Mule. Learn about the Diageo Bar Academy, the World Class bartending competition, and the impact of Diageo's support during the pandemic. Plus, get insights into the use of copper mugs in cocktails and a special offer from Moscow Copper. Cheers to cocktail history and innovation!

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The Guilded Bartender with Livio Lauro (TCGP S3 E12)

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, live from Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip, Jonathan Pogash talks organizing bartenders—no, it's not like herding cats—bar designing, beverage engineering, and more with Livio Lauro, the living hospitality legend responsible for reviving and expanding the United States Bartenders' Guild, designing the EuroBar Station, and authoring or co-authoring several celebrated cocktail books. Plus Jeffrey Pogash dives deep into the Mai Tai on this episode's Cocktail Commentary, brought to you by Monin Gourmet Flavored Syrups, while Jonathan whips up a Whiskey Sour featuring Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky during our Tipple Time segment.

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