Bartender at Large

Mastering Your R&D Sessions w/ Alicia Perry | Ep. 128

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conducting a cocktail R&D session can be quite daunting for the average bar manager or bar team. Since this seems to be a common problem for many in t...

Live from Toronto Cocktail Conference w/ Dave Mitton of Lot 40 | Ep. 127

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we filmed in front of a live audience of over 200 bartenders from around the world. Since we were recording in Toronto, we thought w...

Running a Craft Cocktail Empire w/ Dave Kwiatkowski | Ep. 126

15 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Since running and concepting just one bar is more than enough to keep your hands busy, it can be hard to wrap your head around operating an entire hos...

Unraveling the Secrets of Mezcal w/ Emma Janzen | Ep. 125

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While the popularity of Mezcal is blowing up around the world, many folks out there still don't seem to know much about it. To help clear the air & di...

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

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Into the World of Kahlua w/ Stephanie Brown| Ep. 123

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With coffee culture exploding around the world, we thought that there couldn't be a better time to hang out with Global Kahlua Brand Ambassador, Steph...

Making Better Cocktails w/ Tom Walker | Ep. 122

18 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Although, there has never been a better time for cocktails than today, there are still way too many bad drinks being sold to unwitting guests. Is this...

Exploring Irish Whiskey w/ Tim Herlihy | Ep. 121

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we get in-depth with Irish Whiskey expert, Tim Herlihy. Not only do we explore Irish Whiskey in all of its glory, but we also examine the p...

Conversation w/ Imbibe Editor Paul Clarke| Ep. 120

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being a spirits writer is not an easy gig, especially when you are the editor of one of the world's leading industry magazines. There is so much more ...

Secrets of Cocktail Creation w/ Yael Vengroff | Ep. 119

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Far too many people in the bar industry see cocktail creation as a baffling and mysterious act, but this is very often because many of the top drink ...

Things We Hate & Love About Today's Bars w/ Ross Simon | Ep. 118

21 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode we decided to team up with Ross Simon, of Bitter & Twisted, and play a game where we list three things we hate about the bar world t...

How to Build a Kickass Beer Program | Ep. 117

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode dive deep into the world of beer from the perspective of the craft bartender. Not only do we explore the differences between microbr...

Clearing the Air w/ Flor de Caña Rum & David Powell | Ep. 116

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of years ago there was a big controversy involving Flor de Caña Rum and the health of its field workers. This week let's follow up with them...

The State of Modern Cocktails w/ Mark Stoddard | Ep. 115

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring Jamaica Rum w/ Alex Kong of Worthy Park | Ep. 114

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cocktail Development & Menu Concepting w/ Julie Haase | Ep. 113

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Location at Maker's Mark | Ep. 112

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cocktail Media Masters: Rachel & Kyle Ford | Ep. 111

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of Italicus Liqueur: Giuseppe Gallo | Ep. 110

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Spirits Legend: Alexander Gabriel of Maison Ferrand | Ep. 109

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Its not everyday that we get the chance to sit with someone as accomplished as, Alexander Gabriel, the man behind Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Plantation Ru...

The History of the Gin & Tonic w/ Charlie Roberts | Ep. 108

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Menus & Bar Design w/ Amanda Elder | Ep. 107

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Social Media Wizard: Apartment Bartender | Ep. 106

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cocktail Legend: Tony Abou-Ganim | Ep. 105

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Staying on Top of Your Game w/ Anne Louise Marquis | Ep. 104

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Getting Sober & Losing 200lbs w/ Nectaly Mendoza| Ep 103

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why The Sazerac Is Overrated w/ Giuseppe Gonzalez | Ep 102

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the Hunt for Rare Spirits w/ Paul McGee Ep. 101

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

100th Episode LIVE with Charles Joly Ep. 100!

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Running A Cocktail Catering Service Ep. 99

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A Chat With Jillian Vose Of Dead Rabbit Ep. 98

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chicago Style & Upping Your Garnish Game | Ep. 97

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cocktail Consulting & Creating Menus | Ep. 96

25 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scotch Myths & Dating Apps - Ep. 95

17 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Family, Pisco & Peru | Ep. 94

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon, Summer Camp & Education

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tiki Drinks & the Palm Springs Cocktail Scene

18 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Playlists, BBQ & Creating Atmosphere

18 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Aperitivo, Pet Peeves & 90s Drinks

10 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to Get Ahead in the Bar Biz

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Problem Solving at the Bar

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Community, Bartender's Weekend & Changing Careers

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making Australian Gin

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cocktails & Video Games

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Egg Nog Tasting

16 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mojitos, Cocktail History & Home Bartending

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jager, Energy Drinks & Breaking Up Fights

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pacific Cocktail Haven

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Making of the Bartender at Large Movie

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What it Means to be a Corporate Mixologist

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Making Syrups, Depression & Beating Stress

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Philosophy Behind Polite Provisions

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dual Concepts & Cocktails On The Gun

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Liquor Stores, Bar Tools & Crapping Your Pants

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Growing with a Brand

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How to Become a Distiller

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A Conversation w/ Tiki Legend Martin Cate

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Holy Water

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cocktail Convention Survival Guide

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Monks, Herbs & Green Chartreuse

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Florida, Paintball & Strip Clubs

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Beer, Anarchy, & Punk Rock

18 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

London, Botanicals & Making Gin

11 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nashville, Dive Bars & Weird Liquor Laws

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coachella, Cordials, & Distilling In Your Kitchen

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mai Tais, Thunder & Secret Societies

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Going from Bartender to Manager & Dating Long-Distance

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How To Get Press For Your Bar

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram & Photography Tips

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

CSI, Chicago, And The Things We Love

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brooklyn, Muscle Cars & Daytime Drinking

02 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Liars, Trade Shows & Sleeping with Co-Workers

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Live with David Woodrich

19 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tiki, Hazing & Bars At The Beach

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chains, Culture & Luxury Cruises

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Vancouver, Hotel Bars & Writing Menus

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Aquavit, Cider & the 1st Time You Got Drunk

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Toronto, Tapas & Sibling Coworkers

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sangria, Saturation & Draft Cocktails

05 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Boxing, Doctors & Shots of Pappy

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon Secrets, Craigslist & Getting Robbed

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cincinnati, Robots & Dating Bartenders

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Agave, Harvard And Hidden Bottles

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday Break

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas, History And Rock & Roll

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Movies, Austin & Playlists | Ep. 52

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

DIVERSITY, BBQ & THE PLAYBOY MANSION

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Business, Training & Politics

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bitters, Tacos & Travel

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

TRAVEL, TRAINING & THE FRESHMAN 15 | Ep. 48

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ANXIETY, BURNOUT & STAYING FRESH | Ep. 47

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cell Phone Chargers, More Tips & Increasing Sales

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tiki, Disney World & Crazy Garnishes

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mojitos, Mentors & San Francisco

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Amaro, Consulting & Family

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mezcal, Empathy & Finding The Best Staff

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pokemon, Tinder And Drinking Pee | Episode 41

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hotel Bars, Gentrification & Texas BBQ

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Russia, Bottle Service & The Racket

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency, New York & 12 Hour Shifts

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas