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Mary Bartlett co-founder of Future Gin

The Future Gin is Bright for Mary Bartlett

By thirstyinla On March 27, 2019 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Mary Bartlett talks about co-founding Future Gin, her current gig as National Beverage Director for ArcLight Cinemas, and looks back at career highlights like Honeycut and the Ace Hotel in DTLA.
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Lady Genever mural at Genever

Genever is an Art Deco Hidden Gem in Historic Filipinotown

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2018 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Openings, Stories
Located in Historic Filipinotown, Genever is uniquely situated at the nexus of women’s empowerment, cultural heritage, community, and Los Angeles cocktail culture. The gin-forward cocktail menu features Filipino ingredients like tapioca, panutsa, bitter melon, pandan, calamansi and sago.
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Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015: Part Two

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · Add Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for Part Two of our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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Fifty-Fifty Martini

Cari Hah: Why I Love the Fifty-Fifty Martini

By thirstyinla On June 14, 2015 · 2 Comments · In Stories
Three Clubs bartender Cari Hah talks about her love of the Fifty-Fifty Martini and her shares recipes for gin and vodka versions.
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Touring the Cocktail: Los Angeles Series Launches at Dominick’s

By thirstyinla On March 29, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events
On Monday, April 7, 2014, the Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC) presents "A History of Gin in Five Cocktails," the first lecture of the Touring the Cocktail: Los Angeles series.
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All the Booze That’s Fit to Print: The Best Cocktail Books of 2013

By thirstyinla On December 15, 2013 · 3 Comments · In Books, Reviews
Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or a veteran drink slinger, you’re sure to find something of interest in this list of the best cocktail books of 2013.
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Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2013 Part Two

By thirstyinla On August 6, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events, Tastings
CONTINUED FROM THIRSTY IN NOLA: TALES OF THE COCKTAIL 2013 PART ONE The second half of Tales of the Cocktail 2013 would bring a few surprises, including drinks from a New Orleans legend, an unexpected tasting, a blended Martinez, as well as the annual Spirited Awards and Pig & Punch. DAY THREE Friday began with [...]
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Erik Ellestad

Erik Ellestad Brings Savoy Cocktail Book Night to Eveleigh

By thirstyinla On June 14, 2013 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Interviews
On Monday, June 17, Erik Ellestad brings his acclaimed Savoy Cocktail Book Night to Los Angeles for the first time, as part of the Guest Bartender Series at Eveleigh.
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Negroni Week: May 27 – June 3

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
From May 27 to June 3, Los Angeles bars participating in Negroni Week are featuring a Negroni or a variation, with proceeds going to a local charity.
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Aviation Gin and Bees Knees

Aviation Gin “Show Us Your Cocktail Art” Facebook Photo Contest

By thirstyinla On May 21, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
On Wednesday, May 22, Aviation American Gin launches its first official Facebook photo contest, “Show Us Your Cocktail Art.”
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