THE FIRST GIN DISTILLED IN AMERICA Chances are you've probably heard of Prohibition era cocktails like the Bee's Knees and Tom Collins, but did you know these timeless classics called for Old Tom style gin in their original recipes? Back in the day Old Tom gin was a common staple behind the bar and when someone asked for gin it was usually in the Old Tom style. In fact I'm pretty sure that's how the Tom Collins originally got it's name. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL GIN

It’s that time of year again, folks! Imbibe-nerds across the globe look forward to this week simply because of the joy of celebrating one of the best classic cocktails to exist. But rejoicing in this bitterly elegant libation isn’t the only point of Negroni Week... Giving Back Negroni Week began in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine and Campari. It was launched with the goal of raising money for charities around the world. Since its start, Negroni Week has grown from 120 participating v

Instructor: Vincent Navarro | LA Speakeasy Co-founder Date: Sunday, March 11th, 2018 Time: Workshop, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Tasting, 3:00pm-4:00pm Location: As We Dwell | 1131 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Description: Grab a friend and join LA Speakeasy as we show you how to make your very own craft cocktails at home using fresh and all-natural ingredients, such as fruits, citrus, herbs, and bitters. We'll be providing you with all the bartending tools and supplies needed to

Instructor: Vincent Navarro | LA Speakeasy Co-founder Date: Sunday, February 11th, 2018 Time: Class, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Tasting, 3:00pm-4:00pm Location: As We Dwell | 1131 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Description: Learn to make the cocktail of your dreams! Ok maybe that's a stretch, but we will be teaching you the basic structure of a cocktail and providing you with all the tools and supplies you need to experiment in a fun and interactive atmosphere. This is ideal for

Over the years I’ve had a ton of people tell me they don’t like gin for whatever reason; are you one of these people? If you are I’d bet you’ve just never tried the right gin cocktail. Personally, my first experience with the stuff was in ’06 and involved me taking mixology lessons from Snoop Dogg; making a simple mixture of Tanqueray and OJ (laaaaaaiiidbaaack). Eleven years later and gin is now one of my favorite spirits. But what is gin and why are a lot of people turned of