Getting your name out there while representing for your bar can be much more difficult when you aren't in one of the cocktail hubs of the world. But just because your hood isn't well known for drinks doesn't mean that there are not some incredible things going on there. To offer up some advice on how to blow up your city, we are joined by Mary Palac of San Jose. Her resume is as extensive as it is impressive, so this is definitely not one to miss.&nbsp; Diageo Bar Academy:  _______________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you.&nbsp; SUPPORT US ON PATREON:&nbsp;Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:  &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:  Bartender at Large: &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: &nbsp; Erick Castro:  Bartender at Large:  BUY OUR MERCH: https://moverandshakerco.com/collections/bartenderatlarge

Repping Your City w Mary Palac | ep. 262

For this week’s episode of the show, we are joined by industry veteran, Kelly Merrell,&nbsp; lead bartender of Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. During the chat we discuss how the bar came together, while also taking a peek behind the curtains of this world famous drinking destination. _______________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you.&nbsp; SUPPORT US ON PATREON:&nbsp;Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:  &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:  Bartender at Large: &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: &nbsp; Erick Castro:  Bartender at Large:  BUY OUR MERCH: https://moverandshakerco.com/collections/bartenderatlarge

Trader Sam's at Disneyland w Kelly Merrell | ep. 263

This week we have an extra special episode with featured guest, Chuck Klosterman, New York Times bestselling author of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs; I Wear the Black Hat; But What If We’re Wrong?; and most recently, The Nineties, which was released to widespread acclaim earlier this year. In the book, Klosterman examines all things 1990s including the decade’s fascination with clear drinks such as Zima and Crystal Pepsi. So tune in and hear what Klosterman has to say about the drinks themselves and what they mean within the context of the era. &nbsp; Buy The Nineties:   _____________________________________     Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:  WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:  Bartender at Large:  FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:  Bartender at Large:  BUY OUR MERCH:

Chuck Klosterman on Zima & Crystal Pepsi | Bartender at Large ep. 315

Get your samples of Perfect Puree:  ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp;

90s Cocktails w John deBary | Bartender at Large ep 341

Join us as we dive deep into the extraordinary world of flavor, enterpreneurship & mentorship with esteemed Beard House Fellow, Mimi Chen. In this captivating podcast interview, Mimi shares her culinary expertise and unravels the secrets behind her creativity, leaving listeners inspired to embrace their own culinary adventures. Tune in to discover the remarkable story behind Mimi's career evolution and savor her infectious passion for food and culture. ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp;

James Beard House Fellow Mimi Chen | Bartender at Large ep 346

____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp;

How to Taste w Mandy Naglich | Bartender at Large ep 353

How to Win Competitions w Charlie Ainsbury | Bartender at Large ep 354

Tune in this week as we chat with Tyler Rothenberg, of Elit Vodka. In our conversation, Tyler shares his passion for tasting vodka, as well as his love for the frozen Martini. In addition, he gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the philosophy and dedication that goes into creating a unique and exceptional vodka.&nbsp; Learn more about the Elit Masters Cocktail Competition:    Listen to our bonus episode with bar owner Travis Tober:  This episode produced in collaboration with Elit Vodka ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp;

Frozen Vodka Martinis w Tyler Rothenberg | Bartender at Large ep 355

In this week's episode of the show, Florence Ray opens up about the often overlooked issue of workplace bullying. Drawing from her personal experiences and expertise as a renowned psychologist, she delves into the detrimental effects of such behavior on employees' mental health and productivity. In order to further help us address the issues, Ray offers practical strategies and tips for both employers and employees to combat workplace bullying and foster a culture of respect and support. Join us for an eye-opening conversation that empowers individuals to stand up against workplace bullying and promotes a healthier and more inclusive work environment. Forence Ray's Ted Talk:https://youtu.be/hDfviFLa1BA  ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp;

Workplace Bullying w Forence Ray | Bartender at Large ep 356

Entrepreneurship w Lynette Marrero | Bartender at Large ep 357

Join us for this extra special mini-episode with award-winning bartender &amp; educational advocate, Lauren Mote, as she tells us all about the Patron Perfectionists, a global cocktail competiton and educational initiative that sheds light on the wonderful world of agave. So tune in and learn more about it. Learn More:  This episode is brought to you in partnership with Patron Perfectionists and Tales of the Cocktail

Mini-Episode: Patron Perfectionists w Lauren Mote

Join us in this week’s episode as we sit down with hospitality industry veteran Hillary Jaroschy, Advocacy Director for Rémy Cointreau USA. In our interview, she shares the details of her career journey and shares practical advice on how others can do the same. Hillary's insights offer a meaningful glimpse into the world of working with a brand and running a team.  ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; &nbsp;

Career Growth w Hillary Jaroschy | Bartender at Large ep 358

Tune in this week as we are joined by Jay Gray, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Sago House, Low Tide, Ghostwriter, and Underdog Inn, and he discusses how he and his partners were able to build a budding cocktail empire in Singapore within the span of &nbsp;just five years. The most impressive part of this is that they did it with limited funds, but instead just a lot of heart, humility and more than a little bit of elbow grease.  ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; &nbsp;

Building a Cocktail Bar Group w Jay Gray | Bartender at Large ep 359

Join us as we sit down with Hanna Sharman-Cox &amp; Siobhan Payne, the creative minds behind The Pinnacle Guide and London Cocktail Week. Discover the duo's inspiring entrepreneurial voyage, from the inception of their forthcoming cocktail guide to the triumphs of orchestrating one of the world's most celebrated beverage festivals. Tune in as they share insightful anecdotes about innovating within the hospitality industry, crafting unforgettable experiences, and elevating the bar for cocktail enthusiasts everywhere.  Pinnacle Guide:  ____________________________________  Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp; WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; &nbsp;

Creating the Ultimate Bar Guide w Hanna Sharman-Cox & Siobhan Payne | Bartender at Large ep 361

Cocktail Creation w Aaron DeFeo | Bartender at Large ep 362

ROADHOUSE, PUNK ROCK & OVER-RATED CLASSICS

Since amaro and bitter liqueurs are going through a bit of a modern renaissance in the bar world today, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit one of the most misunderstood amaro out there, Jagermeister.
  To help shine some light on this ubiquitous liqueur, we met up with Jagermeister Brand Ambassadors, Willy Shine (Willy Shine Consulting, Appleton Rum) and Daniel de Oliveira (Mercadito, Altos Tequila) and listened in as they shared with us the secrets of amaro.
  This week we talk about 90s cocktails, Dirty Martinis, and smashing bottles behind the bar.
  New episodes will be up every week. Much love, and thank you for tuning in!

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Jager, Energy Drinks & Breaking Up Fights

This week we are joined by James Beard nominated entrepenuer, Jill Cockson, and regional USBG president, Chelsea Almeida, and they share their secrets to success with us. Whether you are trying to open a profitable bar or expand into other facets of the industry, you will not want to miss this episode.

How to Get Ahead in the Bar Biz

Giuseppe Gallo is without a doubt one of the world's foremost experts on vermouth, so the spirits industry was excited to see the release of his own liqueur, Italicus. Join us as he shares his story of building a brand from scratch that started from nothing but an idea and a passion to bring something new to the back bar.

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Giuseppe Gallo
www.italspirits.com/team-members-pa…useppe-gallo-2/

Italicus
rosolioitalicus.com

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Founder of Italicus Liqueur: Giuseppe Gallo | Ep. 110

If you have stepped foot into a craft cocktail bar at sometime in the last 10 years, then you have no doubt enjoyed the work of our guest, Greg Boehm. Greg's company, Cocktail Kingdom, was the driving force behind unearthing lost cocktail books while at the same time recreating classic barware. &nbsp;In addition, his Christmas pop-ups have fundamentally changed the landscape of what a pop-up is capable of.&nbsp; &nbsp;  LEARN MORE: &nbsp; &nbsp; Cocktail Kingdom: https://www.cocktailkingdom.com &nbsp; Miracle Christmas Bars: https://www.miraclepopup.com   &nbsp; &nbsp; ============================== &nbsp; Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp;www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large:&nbsp;www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:&nbsp;&nbsp; Erick Castro:&nbsp;www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large:&nbsp;www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Christmas Pop-Ups & Vintage Cocktail Books w/ Greg Boehm | Ep. 124

&nbsp; &nbsp; LEARN MORE:  &nbsp; Speed Rack http://speed-rack.com &nbsp; &nbsp; Leyenda https://leyendabk.com&nbsp; &nbsp; ============================== &nbsp; Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp;www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large:&nbsp;www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:&nbsp;&nbsp; Erick Castro:&nbsp;www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large:&nbsp;www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;

A Conversation w/ Industry Leader Ivy Mix | Ep. 131

This week we are joined by the award-winning Hollywood director, producer and writer, Paul Feig. He has worked on some cult classic films which include Bridesmaids, &nbsp;Ghostbusters, Spy, The Heat, etc. While all of that is certainly impressive, you&nbsp;might be wondering what&nbsp;he is doing on podcast about cocktails? Well that is because after a decades long love affair with gin and cocktail culture, Feig has finally released his very own gin, Artingstall's Brilliant London Dry Gin. So tune in, as we talk about everything from his recipe for the ultimate Martini to what it's like to own a spirits brand when you grew up in a family that doesn't drink. Learn more:&nbsp;https://www.artingstallsgin.com ============================== &nbsp; Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers &amp; authors. If you love cocktails &amp; spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. &nbsp; SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp; &nbsp; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:&nbsp;&nbsp; Erick Castro:&nbsp; Bartender at Large:&nbsp;

Talking Gin w Acclaimed Filmmaker Paul Feig | Ep. 214

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