Author Archives: David

Mixologist of the Month: Max Messier of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by David

Max Messier, Owner / Bar Chef – Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a new, conceptual bar and restaurant slated to open in Brooklyn, NY in Fall 2011. It will serve the general public of New York City as … Continue reading →

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Rocktail # 12: The Sympathy Flip

Posted on July 14, 2011 by David

Artist: Scattered Trees Hails From: Chicago, IL 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: We’ve always got a bottle of whiskey on the rider — Dickel #12. We’ve been known to down a … Continue reading →

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July Mixologist of the Month: Avery Glasser of Bittermens Bitters & Amor Y Amargo

Posted on July 6, 2011 by David

July 2011′s Mixologist of the Month is Avery Glasser, Co-Founder of Bittermens Bitters and Amor Y Amargo. 1. Top five songs spinning on your iPod (or record player!) right now: 1. Proud to be an Okie from Muskogee (Merle Haggard) 2. Shipping up … Continue reading →

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L’Homme Punch

Posted on June 30, 2011 by David

Artist: Rubblebucket Hails From: Brooklyn, NY Interview with guitarist, Ian Hersey 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: Jameson!  Palatable to most of us, mid-level so there’s a chance we’ll actually get it … Continue reading →

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June Mixologist of the Month: Michael McIlroy of Milk & Honey

Posted on June 24, 2011 by David

June 2011′s Rocktail Culture Mixologist of the Month is: Michael McIlroy, Bartender at New York’s venerable Milk & Honey 1. Top five songs spinning on your iPod (or record player!) right now: 1. Essentially the entire u2 back catalog 2. Cut Copy – … Continue reading →

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Rocktail # 10 – Stop Sip and Roll

Posted on June 20, 2011 by David

Artist: J. Roddy Waltson and The Business Interview with:  Steve Colmus (drums) and Logan Davis (bass) Hails From: Kansas City, MO 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: Is Maalox alcoholic?  Jack Daniel’s … Continue reading →

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Rocktail # 9 – Rev. Peyton’s Root Sazarac

Posted on June 9, 2011 by David

Artist: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Interview with: Breezy Peyton, Washboard Player Hails From: Brown County Indiana 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: Jack Daniels (no substitutes). 2. The cocktail or spirit that … Continue reading →

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Rocktail # 8 – The Bitter Blood

Posted on June 2, 2011 by David

Artist: Chamberlin Hails From: Burlington, VT 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: Cheap but not sleezy whiskey…we love Canadian Hunter 2. The cocktail or spirit that best describes your personality: Gin and … Continue reading →

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Rocktail # 7 – The Leftover Cutini No. 2

Posted on May 25, 2011 by David

Artist: Leftover Cuties Hails From: Los Angeles, CA 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: Bottle? We actually request empty  baby bottles, and fill them with various libations . (We all have different tastes.) And … Continue reading →

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Rocktail # 6 – My Evil Twin

Posted on May 19, 2011 by David

Artist: Bleu Hails From: Los Angeles, CA 1: The one bottle of liquor that is on your rider at all times: …we try to get Makers Mark..but, we usually get Beam..my drummer Joe and I are bourbon guys….if i thought … Continue reading →

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