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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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    Throwing it back to last weekend, when a post-LAFC Throwing it back to last weekend, when a post-LAFC match visit to @bigbaralcove with @conspiritor.us turned into an impromptu menu tasting session! Much love @abigaillsmith @where_aremypants @rookie.bar.steward for the hospitality 🙏 Shout out to @eugeneshoots, who was there in “spirit” via 📞 👧🏻 Selene's Martinez: @lahiguerasotol, @bolscocktailsusa barrel-aged genever, @leopoldbros cherry liqueur + the cutest “garnish” ever (@szenitram) 🍂 No Figgity, No Doubt: @sipsmith London dry gin, @amaroangeleno, lemon, aquafaba, fig, black pepper tincture, pilsner (@where_aremypants) 🌲 Peace Tree Tea: @tequilacazadores reposado, @amass.botanics dry gin, @amaroangeleno, pine needle tea, @grappanonino, pine + porcini mushroom tincture (@abigaillmsmith) 🍎 Apple Thyme (NA): @optimistdrinks, apple, cinnamon, thyme, @qmixers tonic 💉 Booster Shot: @oldforester 100pf bourbon, ginger, lemon, @liquidalchemist orgeat, pineapple, @angosturahouse, @mmbitters Red Eye Bitters - great for clearing the sinuses! 👃 (@abigaillmsmith) 🤯 ridiculously good off-menu call from Bryan: 50-50 @amaroangeleno & mezcal #thirstyinla #bigbaralcove #losfeliz #saturyay
    *So* great to sit in front of @its_2am at her new *So* great to sit in front of @its_2am at her new spot, @pinkyslosfeliz! The cocktails are her homage to 80s beach culture, and world class DJs like @cutchemist are on the decks nightly. Lovely to catch up with @themermaidla’s @katie_rose_k & @leneinalittle 🤩 🍍 Three Day Weekend: bourbon, pineapple rum, banana 🌝 Lunar Wake: mezcal, Cynar, apple, celery, lime, black salt 🥃 Endless Horizon: rooibos infused rye, VSOP cognac, sweet vermouth, and blood orange 🍹 Rip Tai’d (frozen): date infused scotch, dark rum, madeira, sunflower orgeat, curaçao, lemon #thirstyinla #friyay
    What a delightful surprise - seeing @eatrecklessly What a delightful surprise - seeing @eatrecklessly featured in this @gohawaii @cntraveler collab video! 🥭 "When we think about being conscious of our environment and our sustainability in Hawaii, it's something that we will continue throughout the year, throughout their life of the business, because it is something that is so, so important to us." #thirstyinla #traveltuesday
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    First time caller, long time listener @umamimart! First time caller, long time listener @umamimart! Fantastic Sunday afternoon session in the Umami Mart Bar with @doctorbyday - thank you Yoko and Ian (@granmaster_ritt) 🙏 👋 @mmbitters 🍶 Oakland Sake Flight: Umami Mart Junmai (chilled) and two expressions from @densakebrewery - Den Nama Junmai (chilled) & Den Ori Nama Junmai (chilled) 🍵 @kyotodistillery Ki no Tea Green Tea Gin 🤯 🥃 mmm… umeshu… 🏝 Cor Cor Okinawan Rum 🌾 Takamine 8 Year Koji Whiskey - @honkakuspirits notes in the comments ⬇️ #thirstyinla #umamimart #sundayfunday #fbf
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