Podcasts about Ivy Mix

There are many cocktail competitions in the bar world, but there isn't one quite like Speed Rack. Speed Rack is the US-based high-speed bartending competition designed to highlight women and femme-identifying people in the bar industry, all the while raising money for charities supporting breast cancer research — and putting on one big party.And in 2025, Speed Rack is returning to Australian shores with the assistance of William Grant & Sons.

On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk cocktail speed, style, and substance with hospitality legends Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix, co-founders of Speed Rack, a global all-women bartending competition that has raised over $1.5 million for charities supporting breast cancer research, and coauthors—with Megan Krigbaum—of A QUICK DRINK, a new book that elevates home cocktailing while advancing the cause of women's breast health. All brought to you by Barrel Room Chronicles and The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecocktailgurupodcast/message

Ivy Mix & Lynnette Marrero, founders of the Speed Rack bartending competition and authors of "A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood", share stories behind the drinks in their newly released first book as well as the heartwarming impact of their initiative

Once again, Ronna's not here this week as she's either in the process of moving back to the US, or, as (Bryan) theorizes, desperately seeking doctors to correct a cosmetic surgery mishap. But luckily we've got a Carriage House favorite joining (Bryan): it's Gearóid Farrelly!  Of course you know Gearóid as a comedian extraordinaire, but he also hosts a fabulous podcast called AGONY RANTS with Irish legend Niamh Kavanagh (winner of Eurovision '93, pardon me). You can also check out his other pod FASCINATED. Gearóid and (Bryan) give advice this week on dealing with being ghosted by a close friend and what to do when you feel as though your new friends are trying to convert you to their religion. May is going to be an incredible month for AR Social Club with a cocktail from mixology mastermind Ivy Mix. Can we top it next month? Yes we can! June is the two year anniversary of the club, and believe us when we say we're going all out! Join us in June! arsocialclub.com  Sponsors: OneSkin keeps your skin looking younger for longer. Go to oneskin.co and use code RONNA for 15% off your first purchase! HungryRoot is the easiest way to eat healthy with fresh, high-quality groceries, simple recipes, and essential supplements. Go to hungryroot.com/ronna for 40% off your first order and FREE veggies for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Weather Affects More Cruises is today's lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, February 6, 2024 with Chillie Falls, LIVE from Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. Weather issues cause cruise adjustments in the Bahamas and he Caribbean, on the west coast, and in Australia. Also today, MSC and Galveston Finalize New Terminal; Ovation of the Seas Cancellations; HAL Partners with Ivy Mix; and Lots More LIVE at 11 AM EST. #thursdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls Thanks for visiting my channel. Travel Hacker's Toolkit https://bit.ly/travelhackertools NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-... For your special needs, contact me, or Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 .or Scootaround, For information on cruises, or special needs travel, contact me or Incredible Memories Travel Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Emerald Azzurra https://youtu.be/_bnrkqPf2gE Chillie Chats With Disability Advocate Kristy Durso https://youtube.com/live/YNyiUDyW82o Chillie Chats with Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Scootaround and WHILL Powerchairs https://youtu.be/VovRJ5Fh1I8 Chillie Chats With Ali Ingersoll, disability advocate and 2023 Ms Wheelchair America https://youtu.be/o31zOMYYqiw Chillie Chats With Special Guest Kevin Martin, 30 And A Wake Up https://youtube.com/live/7Q5AFPDD0YY Chillie Chats with Mark Chilutti on Accessibility of Oasis of the Seas https://youtu.be/ibuJe7sfvrA Chillie Chats With Kelly Narowski, Disability Rights Advocate and Avid Traveler https://youtube.com/live/YKzSpi8jdB0 Casino Loyalty Programs with Sue Sherer https://youtu.be/p0SsewJC_cE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we talk tequila. Over the last 20 years, it has become wildly popular, celebrity-endorsed, and top-shelf. Tequila and mezcal are the fastest-growing spirit category in the US; this year, they are set to overtake vodka as the country's best-selling spirit. But the impact on local Mexican farmers and distillers has been damaging, and demand is outpacing supply. Ivy Mix, author of Spirits of Latin America and owner of respected Brooklyn bar Leyenda, talks us through what's at risk – and what can be done. Then, we head to Mexico City to learn the traditional way to drink the spirit from Gina Barbachano, one of the city's top bartenders.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.--------------Links:– Lilah's magazine piece, ‘How Americans ruined tequila – and the true believers saving it': https://on.ft.com/40QnpXW– Ivy's book is called Spirits of Latin America. She's on Instagram @IvyMix– Gina is bartender and co-owner of Hanky Panky, in Mexico City. She's on Instagram @GinaBarbachano– Ivy poured Lilah Tequila Ocho, Siembra Azul, and Fortaleza, as examples of tequilas doing good work. Gina poured us Caballito Cerero--------------Special discounts for podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.Our US edition of the FTWeekend Festival is back! Join Jamie Lee Curtis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alice Waters, your favourite FT writers and more on May 20 in Washington, DC, and online. Register now and save $20 off using promo code weekendpodcast at ft.com/festival-us--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Additional clips this week copyright Atlantic Records and Universal Music Group. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Profound and prolific bar personality, Ivy Mix, joins Chris and drew to discuss Lenny Kravitz and spraying champagne over million dollar vehicles. Stories: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-lenny-kravitz-bucked-celebrity-130000777.html https://www.insidehook.com/article/booze/formula-one-champagne-wine-celebration Dope Follows: Book - "The Way of the Cocktail" Julia Momose & Emma Janzen Socials: @tahonamercado.sf @dailydad @leyendabk @fiascobrooklynm @ivymix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/support

The dog days of summer are upon us, all the more reason to take a deep dive into the coolest of the cool drinks. And that's exactly what Dan does on this episode, with the help of world renowned bar-stars Ivy Mix, Bad Birdy, Simon Ford and H. Joseph Ehrmann. One of the drinks on the list is the Mai Tai. Tune in to find out what other libations made the cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to my guest stars Arianna Hone and Marshall Minaya.Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP), Spirited Awards Marshall mentioned Normindia gin, which employs CalvadosI discussed a wonderful session on clarifying milk featuring Garreth Howells We discussed the increased wellness push at Tales involving Seedlip, Arianna's Espresso Martini courtesy of Lyre's, and Livener by Three Spirit.  Bars: Peychaud's, Arnaud's, Two Schmuck's, Clover Club, LeyendaPeople: Dale DeGroff, Dave Arnold, Jeff Berry, Ivy Mix, Dave Wondrich, Julie Reiner, Phil DuffBrands and organizations: Diageo, Suze, Finger Lakes Distilling, Bar Convent BrooklynOne term I'd never heard that Arianna mentioned is bump pouring. A quick up-and-down motion while pouring, creates an air bubble that causes a short gap in the stream, allowing one to reposition over another glass and not spill on the counter or interrupt your pour. This helped Arianna pour more seamlessly when moving fast in the Speed Rack competition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingcocktails.substack.com

In 2011, New York City bartenders Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix joined forces to launch Speed Rack(@speed_rack), a women's bartending competition that would raise funds for charities supporting breast cancer research. For this episode, we talk with the duo about what they've learned over the course of more than a decade of producing Speed Rack, the charity beneficiaries they're proud to support, and the upcoming Season 10 national finals (and Speed Rack Redemption competition) taking place July 24 in New Orleans.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

Lynnette (Twitter, Instagram) got her start at the Flatiron Lounge. She has worked in many capacities across the industry and most recently ran the bar program at the Llama Inn and Llama San. Alongside bartender Ivy Mix, she co-founded Speed Rack, an all-female high-speed bartending competition designed to highlight up-and-coming women and raises money for breast cancer. She is the head of education for Bar Convent Brooklyn and is one of two bartenders featured on Masterclass, the other being Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr. Lyan). In 2021, Lynnette was voted "the bartender's bartender" at The World's 50 Best Bars award show. Industry resources: Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation, Another Round Another Rally, Southern Smoke, USBGPisco varietals: Capurro, Macchu Pisco & La diablada, SUYOPisco cocktails: Pisco Sour, Pisco PunchPeople mentioned: Kelsey Ramage on art and design, Amanda Elder on digital menus, Dale Degroff, David Wondrich, Audrey Saunders, Julie Reiner, Gaz Regan. Terms you may not know: Grappa (an Italian grape-based wine), Shochu (a Japanese spirit that can be made from a host of items like sweet potato, barley, rice, and more), Bacanora (an agave distillate from the Mexican state of Sonora), Sotol (a distillate from a plant called the desert spoon. While the plant is not part of the agave family, it's flavor can be mistaken for a mezcal). Barrel aging cocktails This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingcocktails.substack.com

Rum blends, juicing pineapples, late 70's pop music, and a special little something called “coco biz” — these are all on the menu in this week's episode, which focuses on the Piña Colada. Leading our tropical escape is Ivy Mix, owner of Brooklyn's Leyenda, author of Spirits of Latin America, and co-founder of the Speed Rack competition. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mix's Piña Colada recipe — and don't forget to subscribe! Ivy Mix's Piña Colada Recipe Ingredients - 1 ounce Novo Fogo Cachaça - ¾ ounce Don Q rum - ¼ ounce El Dorado 3 Year Old - ¾ ounce fresh pineapple juice - 1 ounce “Coco Biz” (equal parts Coco Lopez and full fat coconut milk) - ½ ounce fresh lemon juice- 1 tsp simple syrup Garnish: - Freshly grated nutmeg - Pineapple frond - Jamaican dark rum float Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with one ice cube. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled and aerated. 3. Strain into a crushed-ice-filled collins glass. 4. Float a small amount of Jamaican dark rum on top and garnish with nutmeg and pineapple fronds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yes, it's a biggie. My 200th episode, and who should join me but one of the biggest names in cocktails and my constant companion during the lockdown, Lynnette Marrero. 199 episodes ago, I had a mic and “bottom's up” to end the show. Now we have reached the 200th episode - I have a mic, bottoms up, and 199 episodes of Lush Life Podcast! This is due to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved with A Lush Life Manual and Lush Life podcast, especially my producer Evo Terra who was with me when Lush Life was in the idea stage and who has remained my work partner throughout my Lush Life Journey. Everyone who sat across from me has become part of the Lush Life family. I've been inspired by all their stories and lucky enough to have tasted some of the best drinks in the world thanks to their time and generosity.  Of course, there would be no show if you didn't listen to it, and I thank you for tuning in every Tuesday! Planning my 200th episode was easy; I spent my lockdown with Lynnette Marrero. For those of you who don't know her. Where do I even begin?  Her bio is longer than this entire podcast. She began her career working at the Flatiron Lounge in NYC alongside Julie Reiner and has worked as a bartender, senior bartender, bar consultant, and Rum Ambassador for Diageo.  She is now the Bar Director at Brooklyn hotspot The Llama Inn and the newly opened Llama San. She's won tons of awards for her work, including the James Beard Award as one of America's Leading Female Mixologists in 2009. She's received the Tales of the Cocktails' Spirited Awards for World's Best Bar Mentors and the inaugural Philanthropy Award with co-founder Ivy Mix for their work in Speed Rack.  She most recently won the Altos Bartenders' Bartender Award 2021. The award is voted for by a group of bartenders who are asked to name one peer who pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a great bartender.  How did I spend lockdown with her - well, Marrero launched the https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1505449&u=1841099&m=62509&urllink=&afftrack= (Masterclass.com) Mixology platform in March 2020, just as the world went insane, helping home bartenders live life one cocktail at a time. How could I not have her on the program?   Our cocktail of the week is Lynnette's Clara Bow: INGREDIENTS  ½ ounce Grenadine ½ ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ½ ounces bourbon 5–6 mint leaves Mint sprig, for garnish METHOD Add all of the ingredients to a shaker Add ice Shake, shake, shake Double strain into a coupe glass Garnish with the mint sprig If you want to make the grenadine from scratch, then head to this recipe at https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com), where you'll find even more recipes and all the ingredients in our shop. ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Ivy Mix returns to the Bar Hacks podcast with Conor McKee, a partner in her off-premise endeavor FIASCO Wine and Spirits. Mix, McKee and third partner Piper Kristensen signed FIASCO's lease a month before the pandemic halted life as we knew it in its tracks. So, they spent the next several months doing demolition and renovation. This conversation highlights the importance of partnering with the right people, even if that means having different partners for different projects; setting aside ego to ask partners who may know more about your new business than you; and leveraging your shared experience to deliver the best service possible to your clientele. If you've wondered about taking your on-premise experience to the off-premise space, this is a can't-miss episode! Check out the FIASCO websiteand Instagram. Connect with Ivy Mix on Instagram, and connect with Bar Hacks and host David Klemt on Instagram as well. Cheers! Note: The following links will take you to the bottles mentioned by Mix and McKee: Haarmeyer Wine Cellars Calaveras Chenin Blanc. Watershed Distillery Nocino. Ben Haines Marsanne Flowers Flor 2011. Condessa Gin. Neversink Spirits Select Cask Finished Bourbon Whiskey.

Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero come on the podcast to talk about breast cancer awareness and the role the all-female high-speed bartending competition plays in raising money for breast cancer research. Mix and Marrero also share their thoughts on nurturing work cultures that promote women, creating venues that are safe for female guests and staff, how to approach mentorship, their favorite spirits, and more. Connect with Ivy Mix, Lynnette Marrero, and Speed Rack on Instagram, and check out Leyenda, Fiasco! Wine + Spirits, Llama Inn, and Llama San. Be sure to connect with host David Klemt on Instagram, and follow the Bar Hacks IG too. Cheers!

In this episode, Chris is joined by the multi-talented Ivy Mix, co-owner and head bartender of Leyenda in Brooklyn, NY. Recognized as one of the best bartenders in the country, Ivy's impact on our industry goes well beyond the bar as the co-founder of Speed Rack and advisory board member of Independent Restaurant Coalition. Chris and Ivy tackle some of the most relevant issues facing the hospitality industry today and emphasize the importance of being politically active on issues that matter to you and your business. Listen now!

It's hard enough to make a round of four delicious classic cocktails on a slow night for a couple of regulars. Now imagine trying to make them on stage in front of a screaming crowd for a group of prestigious judges prepared to critique them—out loud. This scenario, which is the stuff of nightmares for many, describes the global and charitable all-female cocktail competition Speed Rack. It's not all about creating perfectly crafted cocktails in record time: The efforts of the bartenders competing in this ultra-challenging test of speed and accuracy help raise funds for breast cancer research. It has raised more than a million dollars in its ten years. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero join co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to look back on the competition's first decade, how it has evolved and what its future holds. (Mix's twin sister Tess Mix works for the Daily Beast.) So fix yourself a cocktail and listen to this episode of Life Behind Bars. Cheers!Life Behind Bars features Half Full's editor Noah Rothbaum and its Senior Drinks Columnist David Wondrich as they discuss the greatest bartenders and greatest cocktails of all time. It won the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for the world's best drinks podcast.Edited by Alex Skjong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We continue the summer drinking vibes with some fab products to have on your radar. Such as Sipsmith Chilli & Lime Gin from their limited-edition Sipping Series, and Equiano Light, a new white(ish) rum dedicated to one of the most fascinating men in history, Odulah Equiano. From our groaning cocktail library we pick out 'The New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need To Know To Think Like A Master Mixologist', a fabulous guide packed with top tips and 500 recipes from King Cocktail, Dale DeGroff.Our bar review sees us soaking up the bright, brilliant and beautiful decidedly summery drinks created by Tato Giovanni at recently opened Sucre and Abajo and we gen up on all things tequila and mezcal with the queen of agave spirits, Ivy Mix.What we're mixing: Piña Colada50ml Equiano Light Rum (or white rum)25ml Coco Re'al Cream of Coconut25ml fresh pineapple juice5ml fresh lime juiceMethod:Blend all ingredients together over crushed ice. Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and three pineapple leaves.The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonFor more from The Cocktail Lovers, including signing up for our digital and print magazine, visit our website, thecocktaillovers.comTo see the products featured in this episode, check out our Instagram page @thecocktaillovers and see their websites below:Abajo/SucreEquianoLeyendaSipsmithThe New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need To Know To Think Like A Master Mixologist With 500 Recipes by Dale DeGroffThe Spirits of Latin America – A Celebration of Culture and Cocktails, With 70 Recipes by Ivy Mix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Ivy Mix, it all started with an outsized bar tab in Guatemala … and a stint spent smuggling mezcal across the border. Today, she is one of the most celebrated bartenders in the country. Co-owner and head bartender of the Latin-inspired Leyenda on Smith Street, Mix is also the co-founder of Speed Rack, an all-female bartending competition designed to highlight up-and-coming women in the cocktail industry that has raised more than $1 million for breast cancer research over the past decade. She is also an author—“Spirits of Latin America” came out just as the pandemic was hitting full swing—and as of this year, the co-owner of Fiasco!, a bottle shop in Crown Heights with an emphasis on female, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ producers.   Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com Email: hello@bkmag.com Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine Twitter: @brooklynmag Instagram: @brooklynmagazine Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope

In this episode, host Wil Fulton plays NYC trivia with actress, model, and overall excellent human Julia Fox (Uncut Gems); bartender Ivy Mix (Leyenda, Fiasco!) tests her NYC bar knowledge; Tren'ness Woods-Black (Sylvia's Restaurant, Worn Stories) tells us about her "village," Harlem; the owners of Shelsky’s bicker about bagels and Brooklyn; Em Pineda aka the Hungry Domican explains why the Bronx is underrated; Joe DiStefano gives us a quick tour of Queens. Plus: the owner of Bushwick Country Club tells us how the pickleback was invented, we learn about the history of the legendary Rao's, and everyone loves the Staten Island Ferry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Ivy Mix is a Bartender, Bar Owner, and Author. We discuss being creative in different ways, the importance of talking about money, and creativity not being a solo experience. Check out Ivy's work at: - Instagram - www.instagram.com/ivymix/ - Twitter - www.twitter.com/ivymix - LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ivy-mix-26a12776/ - Leyenda Bar - www.leyendabk.com/ Let's connect! The best place to find me is on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/olga-kirshenbaum/ Check out my blog at www.ragstorichesconsulting.com/blog for money insights --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/olga-kirshenbaum/support

Now that we are in the dead of winter on top of a pandemic, friend of the show and mixologist Ivy Mix returns to kick off the weekend with some suggestions for cold weather cocktails—from hot toddies to Irish coffee—and we’ll take listener calls. Check out the recipes below, courtesy of Ivy Mix. Mulled Wine1 bottle red wine or about 25 oz of left over wine5 oz Grand Marnier2 crushed cinnamon sticks1 whole cardamom pod4 all spice 8 cloveszest of one orange1 tbs brown sugar or maple syruptop with grated nutmeg Hot ToddyREMEMBER TO PRE HEAT YOUR MUG!2 oz of spirit of your choice (Irish Whiskey and Powers in particular is the classic)1 tsp of sweetener of some sort, sugar, maple, honey, what have youLemon peel, lemon wheel or even a 1/2 oz of lemon juiceHot waterGarnish with the lemon wheel, a cinnamon stick or my favorite of punching cloves through the star of the lemon wheel. Hot Zombie ("A more advanced drink that we feature at Leyenda").5 oz lime juice.5 oz passionfruit puree.5 oz honey1 oz pineapple juice2 oz rum of juice or a blendHeat glass and rinse with absinthe spritz and pour in heated ingredients.Put in a pad of butter and grate cinnamon and nutmeg on top  

In Episode #20, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with John McCarthy, a freelance writer for Men’s Health, Forbes, Gear Patrol and other top media outlets. ⁣⁣John is also the author of two books, “The Modern Gentleman” and the upcoming “Whiskey Rebels,” and is co-founder of the John Barleycorn Awards, a spirits taste and marketing competition, and serves as its Director of Judging.⁣ ⁣Tune in to hear this spirited journalist share his thoughts on:⁣ ⁣1) Why a story for Men’s Health is all about practical advice, whereas one for Forbes is business-focused and often driven by statistics.⁣⁣2) Why the idea of “terroir” in spirits intrigues him, with impassioned distillers on both sides of the issue.⁣⁣3) How the water source used to make whiskey has an enormous influence on the spirit’s ultimate flavor.⁣ ⁣4) How he helped to create the John Barleycorn Awards and what sets them apart from other spirits competitions.⁣ ⁣5) Why Islay in Scotland would be the first place he travels to once pandemic restrictions are lifted for its legendary, peated malt whiskies and rugged natural beauty.⁣⁣6) How he managed to write his upcoming book, “Whiskey Rebels,” while in-person visits to distilleries were largely curtailed.⁣ ⁣7) How his first book, “The Modern Gentleman,” is a breezy beginner’s guide that provides a deeper understanding of food and drink that are enjoyed every day. ⁣ ⁣John also answers a listener question from Harrison Kahn, VP of Marketing at Caledonia Spirits, which produces Barr Hill Gin in Vermont. He asked what it will take for American gin to earn a leadership position in the global spirits landscape.⁣⁣Connect with John at @john_just_roams on IG and via email at johnmccarthy8628@gmail.com.⁣ ⁣Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny, Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and our agency at @hannaleepr on IG.⁣⁣In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:⁣⁣#1: What We Are Reading This Week - "Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes” by Ivy Mix. Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. Check out @hlcbookmedia on Instagram for our full interview on how Ivy and Ten Speed Press brought her spirited book to life (https://www.instagram.com/hlcbookmedia/). ⁣ ⁣#2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Kara Newman, a freelance writer and editor for Wine Enthusiast, Bloomberg and PUNCH and also the author of many beloved cocktail books, including “Cocktails with a Twist,” “Nightcap” and more. Kara’s inspiring quote is "If it was easy, everyone would do it." We celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out hannaleecommunications.com for more than 270 women’s words of wisdom (https://www.hannaleecommunications.com/inspiring-women).⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣#3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - Canned Cocktail Company. Kelly Levison, a 20-year industry expert, has helped over 100 bars in NYC and beyond by offering a cocktail canning service during these challenging times. Popular canned cocktails include Gin & Tonics, Negronis, Old-Fashioneds, Margaritas and more. Now drinks enthusiasts can enjoy these craft cocktails from their favorite bars at home (http://bit.ly/2LRP74U). ⁣ ⁣#4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “The Speakeasy.” Hosted by Sother Teague, Damon Boelte and Greg Benson, they recently interviewed Jordis Unga, the multi-talented General Manager of Katana Kitten in New York City. They talked about her Grammy Award-winning music career, how she caught the hospitality bug early on from her family and later pivoted from one kind of performing to another. Be sure to give it a listen to hear about her colorful career journey (http://bit.ly/3h9QNCt).⁣ ⁣#5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Miracle Manning. This beautiful little girl held a sign saying “Save My Daddy’s Business” at a recent rally in Times Square where she accompanied her dad, Chris Manning. Organized by the New York City Hospitality⁣Alliance (https://www.thenycalliance.org/) and the New York State Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association (https://nysrbla.org/), the rally was a plea for Congress to pass the RESTAURANTS Act. We are keeping our fingers crossed.⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 019 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew talks with Ivy Mix, Owner of the James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, Leyenda, and Author of 'Spirits of Latin America' about how she got into bartending and her career in the F&B industry leading up to her book release in May 2020.  Ivy shares how she has advocated for women getting into the bar scene through her bartending competition, Speed Rack, and sprinkles in some of her wealth of knowledge on Latin American spirits.  

Mike Ivy is a DJ, Producer from NYC. His objective is to take the listener on a ride; a musical journey fusing each element of his sound into one spellbinding rhythm, resulting in crowded dance floors and sweat soaked club goers. His sound, which consists of a unique blend of driving rhythms, & moving basslines, have helped solidify his standing as one of today’s best performers. The success of his music has put him behind the decks of many of the world’s most renowned venues and events. Mike Ivy forged quite a name for himself working with some of the most innovative minds in the dance world today. Working with highly credible labels such as ToolRoom Records (UK), HotFingers / 303 (Italy), InHouse Records (US), Stealth (US), and Magna Records (Portugal), just to name a few. Mike Ivy’s music also finds consistent support across many global radio shows, with support from Dj’s like Mark Knight, Roger Sanchez, Kaskade, Umek, Fedde Le Grand, and many more. Whether he’s in the studio, playing for a live crowd, over the radio or internet, there is one thing you can count on: no matter what he does, the outcome will always be astounding! Get ready for a thrilling ride. He’s ready... are you?

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The coronavirus pandemic has managed to affect nearly every facet of life in America. Bars are certainly not exempt and the industry will find itself dealing with the repercussions of the pandemic for years to come. So how will this unprecedented period change the layout of bars and how they function? On this special episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum talk to three top bartenders—Alexis Brown from Chicago, Ivy Mix from New York, and Jeffrey Morgenthaler from Portland, Oregon—about what the near future holds. So mix yourself a drink and listen to this important episode of Life Behind Bars: What I’ve Learned. Cheers!Life Behind Bars features Half Full’s editor Noah Rothbaum and its Senior Drinks Columnist David Wondrich as they discuss the greatest bartenders and greatest cocktails of all time. It won the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for the world’s best drinks podcast.Edited by Alex Skjong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this flavorful conversation with Ivy Mix, author of Spirits of Latin America, some of the topics we discuss include: Ivy’s background in the bar world, including her philanthropic work as a co-founder of Speed Rack. How Spirits of Latin America is tied intimately to Leyenda - a pan-Latin bar that Ivy designed in partnership with Julie Reiner of Clover Club. Why this book is as much a travelogue as it is a cocktail book. Yes - there are recipes, and yes - there is information on different spirits. But the soul of this book is also rooted in people and place. We dig into all this at great length. An interesting perspective shift in the form of a case study on the Havana, Cuba bartending scene, where bartenders tend to have more advanced degrees than their clients. We also dig really deep into Ivy’s cocktail workshopping practices at Leyenda - which generated a number of cocktails in her book. It’s almost impossible to summarize, except to say that she incorporates spreadsheets, improv, mad libs, and formal art crits. It sounds insane, but it’s completely interesting and compelling. To cap it all off, we talk about bar hacks for getting esoteric booze in the quarantine era, the romance of split base cocktails, the problem with everyone wanting to be a National Geographic photographer, what to drink with Ruth Bader Ginsburg And much, much more

Join Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda, as she walks through how she came into the realm of rum and into her deep dive into sugarcane spirits for her book Sprits of Latin America. Through stories of her travels, she will give an overview of sugarcane and Latin American rum. Ivy is offering our newsletter subscribers free shipping on book orders made through the link above by using the code TIKISEAFREE at checkout. Brooklyn Burro 2 oz Plantation 3-star rum 0.5 oz lime juice 0.5 oz pineapple juice 0.5 oz ginger syrup dash Angostura bitters Shake ingredients together and serve on the rocks. Top with soda. Garnish with ginger candy and a lime wheel.

For the pilot episode of Radio Imbibe, we talk to Alba Huerta of Julep in Houston and Ivy Mix of Leyenda in Brooklyn about the challenges of owning a bar during the COVID-19 crisis. We also chat with Matty Newton, the illustrator who tackled our July/August 2020 issue, about how he took on such a challenging project; ask Abigail Gullo from Ben Paris in Seattle to mix a favorite summer cocktail, the Old Cuban; and hear from Brooklyn bar owner St. John Frizell about his experiences with Fort Defiance and Gage & Tollner in the era of COVID-19, in an essay he wrote for our July/August 2020 issue. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us--click here to subscribe.

Dan reveals the Top 10 Most Influential Cocktails Ever (M.I.C.E)... and let's just say it's full of surprises. For M.I.C.E., Dan chats with some of the most illustrious names in spirits and cocktails including Simon Ford, founder of Ford’s Gin; Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn and author of the new book “Spirits of Latin America”; legendary New York City bartender Charles Hardwick; H. Joseph Ehrmann, owner of Elixir in San Francisco; LA-based bartender and Instagram sensation Amanda Colom (aka Bird Birdy); and comedian Tom Caltabiano to definitively, once and for all, establish the most important cocktails ever created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ivy Mix, co-owner of the famous Brooklyn bar Leyenda Brooklyn Cocteleria, talks with spirits expert Tom Fischer about Latin American liquors and cocktails from her new book "Spirits of Latin America.' The James Beard Award-nominated bartender also talks about how she is working with celebrity chef Tom Colicchio and others on the Independent Restaurant Coalition to support restaurant and bar employees and owners in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more about that project on Saverestaurants.com Purchase the book and learn more about Ivy on this link. Have a guest you'd like to see interviewed on our nightly show? Email tom@bourbonblog.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

Dan counts down from #20 to #11 on his definitive list of the Most Influential Cocktails Ever (M.I.C.E)... and let's just say it's full of surprises. For M.I.C.E., Dan chats with some of the most illustrious names in spirits and cocktails including Simon Ford, founder of Ford’s Gin; Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn and author of the new book “Spirits of Latin America”; legendary New York City bartender Charles Hardwick; H. Joseph Ehrmann, owner of Elixir in San Francisco; LA-based bartender and Instagram sensation Amanda Colom (aka Bird Birdy); and comedian Tom Caltabiano to definitively, once and for all, establish the 20 most important cocktails ever created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are around half a million independent restaurants in America, and a recent report found that upwards of 85% of them could go out of business without some sort of direct aid from Congress. Dan discusses the precarious state of the restaurant industry with Ivy Mix, a renowned bartender, co-owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn, and author of Spirits of Latin America, and Steven Soderbergh, the Oscar-winning film director who owns spirit brand Singani 63.

Have you ever wondered the driving force behind Speed Rack to take it from a humble idea to a worldwide phenom? We have a chat with the dynamic duo behind the competition, the early days, the global success and the future. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

⭐️Three Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️The one and only Ivy Mix sits down to talk about, well, just about everything. Her new book, the five year anniversary of Leyenda, lobbying Congress and what success looks like in the time of Corona. Image courtesy of Shannon Sturgis.#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Award-winning bartender and owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn, Ivy Mix, discusses her new book Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes from Leyenda & Beyond, as part of our series "Summer in Place."

This week we are joined by Ivy Mix (co-founder of Speed Rack, and Tales of the Cocktail: Bartender of the Year 2015) to discuss her new book, Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes from Leyenda & Beyond. In addition, she also talks about her involvement with the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a group working to help local restaurants & bars survive the coronavirus. So tune in as we discuss everything from pre-Columbian distillation to running bars while trying to write a book.   ==============================   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.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Erica speaks with Ivy Mix, co-owner of Brooklyn's Leyenda, co-founder of Speed Rack, and author of Spirits of Latin America, about how Covid-19 is challenging her bar, and might reshape American hospitality. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Not only will you understand why I make the cocktails the way I do, and the stories behind them, but you will fundamentally, and probably more importantly, really learn a lot about what these spirits are and why they are so important.” - Ivy Mix    Ivy Mix is the head bartender and owner of Leyenda, a cocktail bar in Brooklyn, New York. She is the co-founder of Speed Rack, a competition created by and for female bartenders that benefits breast cancer research and awareness, and she has won a number of awards including being named "American Bartender of the Year" at the 2015 Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards.   With the upcoming release of her new book, 'Spirits of Latin America', I had the pleasure to talk to Ivy to understand the story behind writing it. Spread over 256 pages with over 100 stunning photos, the book is separated into three sections agave, sugarcane, and grape. We talk about her love of South America, how her award-winning Brooklyn bar Leyenda is coping with the crisis, and also how Ivy is fighting for a stabilization fund to support the restaurant and bar trade in the states.    Contact info & resources:    Insta: ivymix   PREORDER: Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture and Cocktails, with 70 Recipes from Leyenda and Beyond Skillshare: Ivy Mix  independent restaurant coalition  Leyenda Speed Rack     ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast.    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.    In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you.    Please follow the link below and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15884314  ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future.  You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle  Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com 

Ivy gives us her story of a 19 year old leaving Vermont to Guatemala. Spirits of Latin America is her new book and she deep dives into the culture & cocktails and what Makes this vast area so amazing ! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walter-easterbrook/support

While this may not be what we normally talk about on this podcast and we hope things get back to normal soon, we're coming to you today with stories of some of the people who have been affected by the recent Shut Down.With all of the uncertainty in today's society, many of the people on the front lines make their living in the Hospitality Industry. With so many people being forced to stay at home, these Bartenders, Bar Backs and waiters are facing an unknown future. Today, Ivy Mix joins us for a No Holds Barred conversation with Pedro about the state of her bar, Leyenda, and the issues she is facing with her bartender charity, Speed Rack.-A GoFundMe has been setup for the staff at Seven Grand where we record all of our Whiskey podcasts. Please consider checking it out:https://www.gofundme.com/f/seven-grand-bar-jackalope-relief-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesocyoutube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety/?sub_confirmation=1--Follow Ivy and tell her that the Spirit Guide Society sent you:@IvyMix@leyendabk@speed_Rack--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week from New York we have Dj Producer @Mikeivy behind the decks for #HoTLRadio . He is gonna take you on a ride, a musical journey fusing each element of his sound into one spellbinding rhythm. His sound, which consists of a unique blend of driving rhythms, & moving basslines, have helped solidify his standing as one of today’s best performers. The success of his music has put him behind the decks of many of the world’s most renowned venues and events. Tracklist: House of God (Funkerman Remix) - DHS - HANGMAN Some Chanting (Original Mix) - Rene Amesz - FLASHMOB RECORDS Afrodance (Original Mix) - Mihalis Safras - MOON HARBOUR RECORDINGS Wanna (Original Mix) - Acin - Stereo Productions La Gresca (Original mix) - Plusniners - HoTL Records Touch (Extended Mix) - Mike Ivy, Luv Junkie, DJ Gomi - Toolroom Trax Dancing (Original Mix) - Novodisc - Formatik Passage (Original Mix) - Harry Romero - Freakin909 Dumper (Andres Campo Remix) - Rafa Barrios - Stereo Productions The Message (Extended Mix) - Maxinne - Toolroom Trax Hold Your Breath (Guz Extended 3am Dub Mix) - Jack Wins - Axtone Records 92 Thing (Extended Mix) - Eli Brown - We Are The Brave Need (Original Mix) - Danny Howard, Illyus & Barrientos ft. Alex Mills - Toolroom www.hotlrecords.com
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Founder Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix have been traveling the country and sometimes overseas for the last eight years to promote and direct a premier display of bartending skills by women from all over. They visited Houston, Texas in February 2019 for a semifinal heat to choose a competitor that will go to Chicago Style Conference where the national title will be battled for! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openbar/support

For this episode, we got the chance to sit down with Tales of the Cocktail's Bartender of the Year for 2015, Ivy Mix. Not only is she the co-owner of the award-winning bar, Leyenda, but she is also co-founder of Speed Rack --a cocktail speed competition that showcases women, while raising money to benefit breast cancer research.   LEARN MORE:   Speed Rack http://speed-rack.com     Leyenda https://leyendabk.com    ==============================   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.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge      

A girlfriend of mine was at some swanky bar where, in lieu of a cocktail menu, bartenders would ask you what you like and then concoct the perfect beverage. My girlfriend described her drink preferences, adding, “I don’t like vermouth.” “Oh,” the bartender replied. “I bet you do, but you haven’t had it in the right drink.” She reiterated her aversion but the bartender slipped the fortified wine in anyway. Immediately, she recognized the flavor, confirming her distaste for the stuff. Whenever she recounts this story, we commiserate about how these situations come up all the time. Guys think we don’t know what we like. The post Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero: Introducing the All-girls Boozy Competition appeared first on On The Dot Woman.

There are plenty of cocktail competitions for bartenders, but Speed Rack was one of the first to highlight women working behind the bar. Lynette Marrero and Ivy Mix founded Speed Rack in 2012 to not only empower women in the cocktail culture, but also to raise money for breast cancer research and charities. They've succeeded at both over the last six years, and will be staging the first Speed Rack competition in Australia next month. We'll talk with Lynette Marrero on WhiskyCast In-Depth, and while we're talking about cocktail competitions, we'll check in with Lynn House as the eight regional winners in Heaven Hill's 2018 Bartender of the Year competition gather in Sea Island, Georgia for this week's finals. In the news, China has joined the growing list of US trading partners targeting American-made whiskies for punitive tariffs as the trade war expands. Kentucky's Castle & Key Distillery has successfully defended a trademark infringement suit over its use of the original Old Taylor name for its distillery, and on Behind the Label, we'll look at the tricky question of when whiskies made in one country can be labeled as coming from another country.

On today's episode of All in the Industry, host Shari Bayer is joined by Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix, co-founders of Speed Rack, a national cocktail competition featuring top female bartenders. Both Lynnette and Ivy are nationally acclaimed, NYC-based mixologists. Lynnette is responsible for the cocktail and spirits program at Brooklyn’s Llama Inn where she has combined her love of rum and south American spirits with native Peruvian flavors. She was honored in 2009 by the James Beard Foundation as one of "America's Leading Female Mixologists". Ivy is the co-owner of pan-Latin cocktail bar Leyenda in Brooklyn and in 2015, she was named best American bartender at Tales of the Cocktail. Today's show also features a PR tip, Speed Round game, Industry News, and Shari's Solo Dining experience at chef Floyd Cardoz's The Bombay Bread Bar in NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio, iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry All in the Industry is powered by Simplecast

Hey hey! First, the news: today is International Women's Day (0:27), McDonald's uses fresh beef (5:29), & the proposed 10% tax on aluminum (9:02). Next, 10 Q's for mixologist Ivy Mix about her Brooklyn bar, Leyenda (12:26), Speed Rack: the all-female bartending competition she founded (18:30), Sisterhood Project: her initiative to create a space for women to discuss service industry issues (27:23), Latin spirits (29:22), & industry trends (34:40). To close, comedian Karen Chee loves Costco samples (39:46).

The Speedrack Northeast semi-finals took place at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens NY on January 7, 2018. This is the 7th season of this great event. Speed Rack, was founded in 2011 by Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. This from speed-rack.com: “The service industry can sometime be thought of as a man’s world. "Mix and Marrero have been able to shine a spotlight on female mixologists thriving behind bars around the country; and while they are at it, raise money for breast cancer research, education, and prevention. “The idea was to create a cocktail competition for the ladies -one that celebrated women, was created by women and supported women; in and out of the spirits industry. In their first year, Speed Rack met over 200 bartenders across the country and raised over $69,000.” That was the first year. This is now the 7th season of Speedrack! The competition is held in cities all over the country with the final held this year on May 8, 2018 in Chicago. We really encourage you to attend, volunteer or even enter the competition. It is such a fun time. Its like a rock concert for Bartenders! The brand sponsors have tables set up all around the venue offering cocktails and samples of their products. For Dry January, our friend Mimi Bernham made a delicious N/A punch with Perfect Puree ingredients. Perfect Puree makes great pureed products, mostly fruit, which are awesome in cocktails. The Carmelized Pineapple is one of my favorites! Perfect Puree is really good about shipping samples btw. This is for foodservice professionals only, but they will ship some frozen samples to your bar or restaurant if you go to their website. Cocktail of the Week: January Punch  Courtesy of Mimi Bernham 40 oz water  7 Rosehip Tea bags (Onno Behrends Brand)  24 oz The Perfect Puree Prickly Pear  18 oz Ginger Beer 1 6 oz seltzer  12 oz pure Acai Juice  5 oz lemon juice  3 oz grapefruit juice  3 tablespoons Sorghum Syrup Method: Allow tea bags to steep for 40 minutes.  Squeeze tea bags, and discard.  Combine lemon juice and sorghum syrup and shake well to thoroughly blend.  Add all ingredients, except for the Ginger beer & seltzer, to a punch bowl and stir to blend.  Add seltzer and ginger beer, and gently stir as to keep some bubbles.  Add ice to chill the punch;  Make an ice ring with rosemary, lemon wheels and fresh cranberries. The aromatics from the ice ring further enhance the punch.  Makes approximately 3.5 liters of punch Mimi was our guest on Bartender Journey #161 To attend speedrack its only $25 (or $30 at the door), 100% of which goes to 9 different Breast Cancer charities. According to the speedrack website, approximately $100k is now donated each year. You can also go as a volunteer. The format of the competition is this: In each city 8 ladies are chosen to compete in the semi-final. It’s a round robin format, so in the first round the ladies are on stage 2 at a time in 4 heats. There are 4 that move on, and again they compete 2 at a time until there are 2 left for the final. There are 4 judges who call out what drink they would like. Both competitors are making all 4 drinks per round. Like it says in the title Speedrack, its all about speed. The ladies are timed. In one round Becca Pesce was up against Samantha Casuga. Both ladies Bartend at Dead Rabbit. Becca is our good friend from USBG NY. Becca also works for Angel’s Envy as a Whiskey Guardian, as they call their Brand Ambassadors. The 2 bars are on the big stage and the contestants build their round of drinks as quickly as possible. And these are not simple drinks! There are drinks like the Lion’s Tail, the Cooper Union and the El Diablo. At least it’s a finite list – the competitors are given a list ahead of time of possible cocktails they may be asked to make. And taste counts too! The judges can add penalty time based on taste, presentation, technique etc. Becca won her first round, but unfortunately Becca her next round to Haley Traub. Haley moved on to the final round. As I record this in mid January 2018 there are 4 dates still to come, plus the final in Chicago. The 4 remaining semi-finals are in New Orleans, Phoenix, Washington D.C. and Boston. Book of the Week: Julie Reiner was one of the judges. She wrote: The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion I spoke to Julie way back in 2015 at Tales of the Cocktail. In the final round Celeste “Lucky” Dittanmo of Whistle & Tins in Maplewood NJ was up against Haley Traub of Dutch Kills in Queens. Haley was victorious and moves on to the finals in Chicago. I hope you’ll attend, volunteer or compete. All the info is on speed-rack.com and there are lots of videos on facebook – just search for speedrack (one word - no space). I hope you checked out the previous episode of Bartender Journey. Podcast #239 is all about the Classic Daiquiri. I spent a lot of time on that episode and I think it came out pretty good, if I do say so myself! So please go back and listen to that one if you haven’t already. Toast: Here’s to God’s first thought, “Man”! Here’s to God’s second thought, “Woman”! Second thoughts are always best, So here’s to Woman!

This week’s episode is dedicated to the women who are shaking up the world of food and drink—both abroad and at home. We're joined by Anna McGorman, the executive pastry chef of Boulud Sud in Manhattan; Ivy Mix, owner of Latin cocktail bar Leyenda in Brooklyn, and co-founder of Speed Rack, an international all-female bartending competition and breast cancer charity; and food writer and cooking teacher Devra Ferst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re not familiar with who Ivy is, here’s a few of her accomplishments: -In 2015, Ivy was named the bartender of the year at Tales of the Cocktail, which is an annual conference for the spirits industry -She’s currently the owner of Leyenda, which Travel Magazine named one of the top 10 cocktail bars in Brooklyn -She’s the co-founder of Speed Rack, an all female speed bartending competition, that has raised over $700,000 for breast cancer research   In short, she’s a badass.   ALSO: Leyenda is having a winter pop-up called Slayenda, which Ivy described as half Christmas, half Beyonce, which is starting next week, November 29th through Christmas.   Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, cheers folks! Lyeneada’s Website: http://leyendabk.com/ Ivy Mix Instagram: @ivymix   Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/ Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk focuses on Females in the Industry. We'll talk with Aurélie Panhelleux of CopperBay, Audrey Fort of the Rooster Factory, and Ivy Mix of Leyenda Bar and Speed Rack. We’ll also have a great recipe for the Pink Lady cocktail.

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk focuses on Females in the Industry. We'll talk with Aurélie Panhelleux of CopperBay, Audrey Fort of the Rooster Factory, and Ivy Mix of Leyenda Bar and Speed Rack. We’ll also have a great recipe for the Pink Lady cocktail. [...]

My guests on today's show are Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, the badass founders of Speed Rack. If you don't know it, Speed Rack is an international cocktail competition featuring female bartender, it benefits charities that combat breast cancer, it's heading into its seventh season, and has raised over $600,000 to-date to fight breast cancer. Pretty amazing stuff! These ladies are a force to be reckoned with!

With a rich love of animals, travel, and creating, Leyenda's Ivy Mix remains one of the strongest female mentors in the hospitality industry. Being an identical twin raised by 2 deeply artistic parents, Ivy's trajectory was always influenced by openness and curiosity. After a life changing trip to Guatemala, the threads of hospitality started to take root in Ivy's career. Now as a force behind Brooklyn's Leyenda, what is next for Ivy and her fight for women in this industry? We chat speed rack, mezcal, Singani 63, and more.

Lynnette Marrero is a leader in the cocktail world--star mixologist, now at the Llama Inn in Brooklyn, consultant, co-founder of Speed Rack, a national all-female cocktail competition now in 11 cities. As a leader in a male dominated industry, she has stayed true to herself and thrived. In today's podcast, hear how Marrero found her voice and has helped countless others find theirs. And as a bonus, a round up of the best cocktail cities in the world.

Greg and Lisa podcast from Tales of the Cocktail 2015! In this episode, we interview Camper English, Tanya Cohn, Ivy Mix, Dale Degroff, Prairie Rose, and Philip Dobard. WHAT A DAY! Download Episode 3. If you enjoyed the show, please tell us so by writing an iTunes review. Thank you!

Star bartenders and all-around awesome gals Ivy Mix & Julie Reiner are back on The Speakeasy, this time to talk about their brand new bar – Leyenda in Cobble Hill. With a focus on Central American spirits, Leyenda carries some of the high-quality tradition of Clover Club while shifting the attention to a particular part of the world. Hear how they opened the space and what plans are next for this powerful duo. This program was brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “Let’s do something different and not pigeonhole ourself in this taco tequila sombrero world. Let’s go further south!” [03:50] –Ivy Mix on The Speakeasy

Bartending's dynamic duo, Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix, created Speed-Rack, the largest female bartending competition in the USA and now expanding overseas. Speed Rack has raised over $250,000 for breast cancer charities. Steve Vuylsteke, is CEO of SakéOne, the only American operated sake brewery focused exclusively on premium sake in Oregon's wine rich Willamette Valley, and importer of some of Japan's finest saké. Steve Vuylstedky This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Meet Lauren Kamen and Christine Irvin, Founders of the Alloro Collection, a stylish clothing line for breast cancer survivors, and renowned bartenders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, Founders of Speed Rack, an international competition for women bartenders which has raised over $250,000 for breast cancer charitiesThis show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Mix up a new classic American cocktail at home with this step-by-step guide to the Pickersgill Cocktail, Ivy Mix's original cocktail creation for Smithsonian's Raise a Glass to History.

Speed Rack is a national cocktail competition featuring top female bartenders in key cocktail markets, putting them head to head in round robin style timed and judged challenges. It is the first competition to highlight the up and coming generation of strong women in the spirits industry. 100% of the proceeds from the events they produce goes to breast cancer education, prevention and research. On this week’s episode of In the Drink, tune in as Joe Campanale chats with the ladies behind the competition, Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini, who will be a judge at Speed Rack, also joins the show to explain how he will be critically tasting the drinks at the competition. Find out how Speed Rack started, what makes it so unique, and tune in for a special on-air cocktail! This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “It was hard for a woman to become a ‘mixologist’ because we look stupid in suspenders and can’t grow a mustache!” [18:00] –Ivy Mix on In the Drink

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits and chats with the ladies of Speed Rack. Speed Rack is a competition created for and by female bartenders to promote female bartenders. Hear from Ivy Mix, Lynette Marrero & Claire Bertin-Lang as they preview the upcoming competition on May 10th, 2012. Find out how intense the competition gets and what to expect from a room full of the most skilled women bartenders in the world! This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. “This cocktail community spreads across the nation. We can all drop into any city and work with somebody.” –Lynette Marrero of Speed Rack on The Speakeasy