“The Modern Mixologist” Mixes Up the Hottest New Libations
Live from the Floor of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 68th Annual Convention
April 15th, 2011-Are you sick of the same old screwdriver? Tired of tonic and tequila? How do lemongrass, coconut, or green tea vodka sound? What would you say to a new cocktail that pairs chocolate cream with red wine or spirits? Live from one of the largest conventions in the world to feature wines and spirits, The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, offers new and exciting ways to wow your guests with inspiration from the latest innovations in libations.
Tony Abou-Ganim is the author of “The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.” A renowned mixologist, Abou-Ganim teamed up with Iron Chef Mario Batali, to win Iron Chef America: “Battle Mango” in 2007. According to Liquor.com, an expert guide to all things cocktails and spirits, Abou-Ganim is the man to thank if you’ve had an amazing cocktail in any of the 22 bars in the Bellagio Hotel, having been charged with the responsibility of setting them up and running them from then-owner Steve Wynn.
Now, Abou-Ganim will bring his creativity to bear for you, offering inspiring recipes for some of his most innovative cocktails yet. Abou-Ganim will share tips and demonstrate some of his new summertime favorite cocktails – making any gathering an instant success!
To get Tony Abou-Ganim’s yummy summertime drink recipes and learn more about the WSWA 68th Annual Convention, visit www.wswa.org. To see highlights’ from the convention, visit the following:
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About the Talent:
Tony Abou-Ganim is the author of the recently released book “The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.” Tony won the 2007 Iron Chef America competition with Mario Batali, “Battle Mango” and released his first DVD “Modern Mixology: Making Great Cocktails at Home” (February 2007). Most notably featured demonstrating the art of cocktail preparation on the Fine Living Network program “Raising the Bar: America’s Best Bar Chefs,” grew up in the bar business, learning the craft from his cousin Helen David at the Brass Rail Bar in Port Huron, Michigan. Tony's initial introduction to the business was steeped in the tradition of classic cocktails and professional barmanship, grooming him to become a leader in the beverage industry.
