Consummate Cocktail

History Lesson: Human production of alcohol is believed to have begun around 10,000-5,000BC, coinciding with the Neolithic Revolution as humans switched from hunting & gathering to agriculture. Researches recently found beer making "equipment" from about 3000BC. Read more here...

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/05/23/479186257/5-000-year-old-chinese-beer-recipe-revealed

5,000-Year-Old Chinese Beer Recipe Revealed Researchers discovered ancient "beer-making tool kits" in underground rooms built between 3400 and 2900 B.C. Analyses of funnels, pots and jugs show the brewers were using pretty advanced techniques.

"Cocktails in the Country" is back? http://ow.ly/M9y9Y Thank you Bartenders, consider this great experience with a legend!

Cocktails in the Country: This Year's Bars - gaz regan

For my early education I have Dean Serneels of Flairco to thank. A master of flair, mixology, and many other talents http://ow.ly/M9s5w

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A fellow Chicago native, and admired cocktail and spirits expert worth knowing and following - David Wondrich http://ow.ly/M9r6t

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has it right! "...we don't sell food... beverages... music... We sell experiences." A bar's success isn't just about quality of food or service but about offering a UNIQUE and exclusive experince! http://ow.ly/M921l

Gearing up for the White House Correspondents Dinner weekend... lots to do! This is my 11th year involved personally, and 10th year for Consummate Cocktail!

Hmm... thinking about creating YouTube videos to educate people on the basics of mixology, and sell the bar kits we bring to events... hmm...

Executed an all fresh mixology bar last night and thrilled the guests! Thanks to Occasions Caterers for another wonderful setup and opportunity to serve their valuable clients!