Designated Drinker Show

Designated Drinker Show - Intro

Meet Louise Salas, your host and guide behind the stick of the Designated Drinker show, a weekly podcast where you’ll meet interesting folks, enjoy boozy banter & learn how make craft cocktails from our resident barkeep, Gina Chersevani. You can also visit us at designateddrinker.show.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show.

Epi 1 :: Dave Coleman :: 3 Stars Brewing

Get the featured cocktail recipe: "DANG..." On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, we find out how Dave Coleman went from home brewing to heading up one of DC's most loved breweries, 3 Stars Brewing. To date, they has released over 40 distinctive beers and cultivated a reputation for pushing the envelope when it comes to creativity. They have been named DC’s Best Local Brewery two years running by Washington City Paper, and were named Rising Stars by Star Chefs Magazine. DANG!

Epi 2 :: John Uselton :: Green Hat Gin

Get the featured cocktail recipe: "Bitter Plum" Carbonated Cocktail On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, we get a taste of history and learn a little about the upside of prohibition (or as we like to call it, the dark, dark times). Meet John Uselton from Green Hat Gin as he gives us the low down on his premium spirits, where they’ve been, and where they’re going. Don't forget to subscribe!

Epi 3:: Dale Degroff :: King Cocktail

Get the featured cocktail recipe: "Music Man" On this episode on the Designated Drinker Show, we learn why they say that it’s good to be the king, and Author, Dale Degroff should know. They call him King Cocktail, but if you ask us he’s got a bit of a jester in him too. Listen to his amazing stories to find out why! Why wouldn't want to add his books to your library? Order them here: "The Craft Of The Cocktail" & "The Essential Cocktail" And don't forget to subscribe!

Epi 4 :: Charlotte Voisey :: Hendricks Gin Global Brand Ambassador

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Always A Lady On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, we chat with Charlotte Voisey about living and breathing the hospitality life for more than a decade. Originally starting out as a bartender, this British native quickly climbed the ladder where she eventually became the Director of Brand Advocacy and Mixologist for William Grant & Sons where she looks after the spirits and the brand ambassador team. She’s a two times Golden Spirit Award winner at Tales of the Cocktail, host of The Proper Pour with Charlotte Voisey, was named  Mixologist of the Year for Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and was recognized by the James Beard foundation. Don't forget to subscribe!