ZachTails

01/05/2024

Hey y’all! I’m still around and pushing out more content than ever. Check me out on IG and TikTok and please follow me on both at Sit With App which is an app I’m part of thats helps guests, servers and bartenders stay more engaged!

Cheers!

06/24/2023

How did an Australian band with no hits, modest media coverage and a ridiculous name find a massive audience? The group's metal-forward new album is a perfect example of how it weaponizes niche.

02/27/2021

02/12/2021

Virtual cocktail classes are a great way to master classic and modern cocktails from the comfort of your own home. I’ll tailor classes to your specific needs and teach our guests the techniques, recipes, and histories behind some of the best cocktails ever made. It’s a perfect way to safely connect with friends and family or treat your clients or team to a great experience. March is filling up fast, you can reach out to me at [email protected].

02/11/2021

It’s been a while since I dropped a vid so I’m tackling one your biggest questions today. We’re making orgeat!

Ingredients
2 cups plain unsweetened almond milk
4 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp almond extract
1 tsp orange flower water
1/3 cup cognac


Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the almond extract, orange flower water, and cognac. Let cool. Transfer to an airtight bottle or jar and keep refrigerated.

12/09/2020

Happy Holidays! I put together a Cocktail Enthusiast Gift Guide for anyone that's stuck finding that perfect gift for someone special.

Craft Cocktail Enthusiast Gift Ideas

Essential Tools

https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/barware-sets/essential-cocktail-set-steel

Essential Reading

The Bar Book Jefferey Morgenthaler

https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Book-Elements-Technique-Bartending/dp/145211384X/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=vVMPUO120l5wRuJOugJSRQ&hsa_cr_id=9418143290301&pd_rd_r=f634238b-8431-4cca-89b8-63e35bf66b9d&pd_rd_w=yxEBy&pd_rd_wg=rJBgI&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_img

The Meehan Bartenders Manual Jim Meehan

https://www.amazon.com/Meehans-Bartender-Manual-Jim-Meehan/dp/1607748622/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HUY4KVOOGUT&dchild=1&keywords=meehans+bartender+manual&qid=1595537253&s=books&sprefix=meehan%2Cstripbooks%2C158&sr=1-1

The Joy Of Mixology Gary Regan

https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Mixology-Revised-Updated-Consummate/dp/0451499026/ref=sr_1_2?crid=102TL7J3JFAHR&dchild=1&keywords=the+joy+of+mixology&qid=1595537292&s=books&sprefix=The+Joy+%2Cstripbooks%2C196&sr=1-2

The PDT Cocktail Book

https://www.amazon.com/PDT-Cocktail-Book-Bartenders-Celebrated/dp/1402779232/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CA5E1QSFSZQ1&dchild=1&keywords=pdt+cocktail+book&qid=1595537410&s=books&sprefix=PDT%2Cstripbooks%2C154&sr=1-2

Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined

https://www.amazon.com/Speakeasy-Employees-Classic-Cocktails-Reimagined/dp/158008253X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Employees+only&qid=1595537440&s=books&sr=1-1

Imbibe!
David Wondrich

https://www.amazon.com/Imbibe-Updated-Revised-Absinthe-Professor/dp/0399172610/ref=sr_1_2?crid=30OSXJRCGU1YG&dchild=1&keywords=imbibe+book&qid=1595537485&s=books&sprefix=Imbibe%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-2

Death & Co Essential Classic Cocktails

https://www.amazon.com/Death-Co-Modern-Classic-Cocktails/dp/1607745259/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1SK50SAGXEP19&dchild=1&keywords=death+and+co+cocktail+book&qid=1607541740&sprefix=death+and+co%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-3

Essential Bitters

https://www.amazon.com/Bitters-Triple-Play-Variety-3-Pack/dp/B00GYJI4MC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1BCNUAI6PIOSQ&dchild=1&keywords=angostura+bitters&qid=1607541578&sprefix=Ango%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-4

Glassware and Such

Whiskey Glasses

https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-glassware/glassware/danuta-double-rocks-glass

Coupes

https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-glassware/glassware/leopoldtm-coupe-glass-2588

Collins

https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-glassware/glassware/buswell-collins-6pack

Punch Bowl

https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-glassware/glassware/wondrich-punch-set

11/25/2020

Hi! We’re still around! I went back to work Anthony’s Chophouse in Carmel Indiana and it’s been amazing. And although I’m
Back to work I’m trying to figure out what to do with this. We raised a lot of money for the United States Bartenders' Guild - USBG emergency relief fund, and these videos have led me into a new business opportunity doing cocktail classes as team building exercise for companies big and small. My last class had guests from the USA, Australia, the UK, India and Columbia! My next step s to create a website focusing on cocktail and spirits education. I’ve been busy learning how to raise the production value my videos, connecting with spirits professionals all over the world, and planning a website focusing on cocktail and spirits education. Look for some exciting new things in 2021. Thanks for all my sponsors and veiwers this year. Can’t wait to show you what’s been goin on in my brain! Happy Holidays and cheers to you all!

11/18/2020

I got to sit down and talk scotch with UPROXX. See why The Dalmore 12 is one of my favorites and also see what other bartenders around the country drinking.

We asked 12 of our favorite bartenders to name the very best scotch whiskies for bourbon fans -- perfect for those chilly fall nights.

10/01/2020

UPROXX and I sat down and talked about some of my favorite spirits brands this week and I got to give some love to one of my favorite local distilleries West Fork Whiskey Co.!

Whiskey doesn’t need to be aged for 12 years. Here are ten bartender-approved, complex "young whiskeys."

09/29/2020

We’re still around! I’m back to work and have been working on some new ideas for this page.

In the meantime here’s a link to a great article about some great bartenders favorite whiskey! There’s even a tip from lil ole me!

Finishing whiskey in sherry, rum, and even maple syrup barrels imparts unique flavors into the expression. Here are 10 picks from bartenders.