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The Cocktail Guru NewsletterApril
2012
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Featured Cocktail Recipe


The Clipper


2 parts New Amsterdam Gin
1 part St. Germain elderflower liqueur
1 part fresh orange juice
1 dash angostura bitters

Directions: Shake all ingredients very well with ice.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: orange peel 
 
   
 

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Jonathan by Rosemary Kavanaugh O'Connell
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Greetings!

This issue is dedicated to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic.  For those of you who know what this extravaganza is, there is no need to repeat ourselves.  And for those newbies to the MCC, please visit www.ManhattanCocktailClassic.com for the full scoop.

The Cocktail Guru team will be mixing, shaking, and stirring it up during the festival, so please read on to see where and when you can catch a sneak peek of us in action.

 

Cheers,
Jonathan Pogash
The Cocktail Guru

 

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The Cocktail Guru Team MCC Schedule:
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Friday, May 11th - the Gala at the New York Public Library, 9pm-1am 
  • Visit Hal Wolin, Cocktail Guru team veteran, at the New Amsterdam "Smooth Lounge."  Enjoy some signature NA gin and vodka cocktails, and watch Hal's smooth-talkin' finessin' hands shake and stir.
  • Check out Jonathan at the Ardbeg single malt scotch whisky table.  You'll enjoy some smoky, savory, and fruity cocktails that are sure to stand out from the rest.
  • Why not enjoy another one of Jonathan's signature drinks being served at the Pallini Limoncello (Castle Brands) table.  The "Emperor's Tonic" is a refreshing cucumber and limoncello libation.
Saturday, May 12th - Industry Invitational w/ Oxley Gin at the Andaz Hotel, 1-4pm - Penthouse Suite 1110
  • Jonathan will be talking about citrus fruits and why fresh is better
  • You'll be able to sample some tart Oxley Gin cocktails at this industry-only event 
Saturday, May 12th - Industry Invitational Sampling Station w/ Molinari Sambuca at the Andaz Hotel, 4-6pm, The Galleries 
  • How about some blind tasting?  Why not?  Jonathan will lead you in a special sampling of flavors sure to entice your palate
Sunday, May 13th - Mother's Day! - "Behind the Bar" at The Empire Room - "Sitting on the Footprint of the Empire State Building" - 1-3pm - SOLD OUT 
  • Both Jonathan and his father Jeffrey will discuss the history behind the world famous bar that sat on the foot print of this modern day classic cocktail bar, The Empire Room
  • Sample signature cocktails and nibbles courtesy of Santa Teresa Rums and Perfect Puree of Napa Valley
Sunday, May 13th - "An Evening of Chocolate and Cocktails" hosted by Johnny Luzzini (Top Chef Dessert) and produced by Astor Center and The Cocktail Guru - at Astor Center - 5-7pm 
  • Chocolate and Cocktails, need we say more?
Monday, May 14th - "Behind the Bar" at Bookmarks Lounge - "Cocktails for the Bookworm" - Bookmarks Lounge, 4-6pm - special 25% discount w/ code BOOKMARKS25 
  • Join the Pogash boys once again for an exploration of their new books, and the cocktail program and one of the loveliest rooftop lounges in NYC.
  • Cocktails and nibbles will be served, courtesy of Van Gogh Imports
Tuesday, May 15th - "Indie Spirits Expo" at Crimson - 5-8pm 
  • The Cocktail Guru team will be mixing up specialty drinks using Vermont's best, Vermont Vodka.
FULL INFO, TICKETS, ETC AT WWW.MANHATTANCOCKTAILCLASSIC.COM

About Us
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In 2005, Jonathan Pogash created The Cocktail Guru.  Jonathan can be seen on morning TV shows like NBC's 'Today Show", "Weekend Today in New York", "Daytime", and Fox Providence's "The Rhode Show". 

The Cocktail Guru is a full service beverage consulting firm specializing in the following:

- Signature Drink Design for special events
- Beverage programs for bars, restaurants, and hotels
- Drink development, brand education, and special events for wine and spirit brands
- Mixology classes, office mixers, team-building

 

 
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June 30, 2012
 
 

 

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