“What then is a cocktail?
A cocktail is one of the most gracious of drinks; it pleases the senses. Those who partake in common of this refreshing nectar, breaks the ice of formal reserve. Taut nerves relax, taut muscles relax, tired eyes brighten, tongues loosen, friendships deepen, and the whole world becomes a better place in which to live.”
For years I have been deeply passionate about hospitality & the origins of flavour, having found myself diving deep into spirits, mixology, beer, wine, and food. Through hospitality, I have found I can make a significant impact on the lives of people around me through thoughtful experiences, engaging conversation, and the act of service in fixing them a drink.
I get most of my energy communicating with the general public, whether delivering my cocktail segment on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, writing for print and digital, or hosting events. If you’d like me to fix you a drink, collaborate on a project that involves delicious things, or act as the host with the most, shoot me a message; let’s talk.
Background
Born and raised in London, I cut my teeth owning and operating venues in Melbourne, London, and Auckland such as Boilermaker House and Eau de Vie Melbourne. In a quest to understand global cocktail culture, I took a year-long pilgrimage around the world in 80 bars. Under my tenure, my bars in Australia won Best Cocktail Bar, Best Craft Beer Bar, Best Whisky Bar, Best Cocktail Menu, and Best Bar Team awards.
After being crowned World Class Bartender of the Year Australia and placing third globally with the world’s first levitating cocktail, I went to work for Diageo, first as Tanqueray Brand Ambassador and later as Head of Brand Advocacy of the UK, transforming a purely OnTrade team into a cross-functional collaborative powerhouse working across the On Trade, Off Trade, and Marketing Teams.
I then left Diageo to combine worlds of hospitality, drinks marketing, and liquid knowledge to consult on various projects around the world and pursue a career as a drinks communicator. I have sinced worked with dozens of brands bringing to life their liquid through On Trade advocacy, thoughtful mixology and content creation.