Consummate Cocktail

05/26/2016

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

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.

04/27/2015

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

04/27/2015

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

04/27/2015

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

04/26/2015

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

04/04/2015

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!

02/05/2015

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

11/02/2014

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!