Cocktail Consultant & Mixologist; Owner & President of The Cocktail Guru; Editor of "Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide"
Jonathan Pogash Biography
Jonathan Pogash, known as The Cocktail Guru, is a cocktail consultant and mixologist based in the United States. Pogash began his career as a barback at The Russian Tea Room in New York City and advanced to become owner and president of The Cocktail Guru, a full-service beverage consulting firm. Trained by Gary Regan and Albert Trummer, Pogash developed his bartending skills at venues including Town Restaurant, Solo, The Prime Grill, and Flatiron Lounge. He later served as director of cocktail development for Hospitality Holdings, the company behind Madison & Vine and The Empire Room.
Through The Cocktail Guru, Pogash consults on beverage programs for bars and restaurants, offering expertise in bar and menu design, concept development, and collaboration with beverage brands and special events. He also leads mixology and team-building classes. His cocktails are featured in cocktail lounges and restaurants across North America. As Northeast vice president of the United States Bartenders' Guild, Pogash educates others on cocktail technique, history, and the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Pogash is an author and editor in cocktail literature. He edited the "Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide" and served as editor of the 75th Anniversary Edition of the "Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide," a comprehensive collection of cocktail recipes. He is also the author of "The History of Whiskey in 100 Bottles, Barrels and More," contributing to cocktail history and education.
With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Pogash shares insights with global publications and appears on morning television shows and national radio. He has demonstrated cocktails on "The Today Show," "Fox & Friends," WNBC Weekend Today in New York, Fox Boston, WPRI Providence, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The Cocktail Guru is recognized as a leading hospitality consultancy, reflecting Pogash's ongoing influence in cocktail culture, mixology, and beverage program development.
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