Author Archives: Sharon
Ransom Old Tom Gin
I will probably not only say this once: Ransom Old Tom Gin is liquid gold. It had been requested a few times randomly at Iris which sparked my curiosity. (What? A new gin, you say?!) Citrus and juniper are prevalent on the nose, but at each sip, there is cardamom, cardamom, cardamom…which makes me happy, …Continue Reading
Iris is GQ’s #2 Restaurant Cocktail Bar
Iris was named the #2 Restaurant Cocktail Bar in the country by GQ Magazine, October 2010: Read the article here.
Beverage Network’s 2010 ’10 Mixologists to Watch’
Sharon was named one of the ’10 Mixologists to Watch’ by Beverage Network magazine, September 2010: Read the article here.
Tales of the Cocktail 2010
I want to record highlights of my apprenticeship at Tales of the Cocktail before the details become too fuzzy. A month ago now, this was an amazing experience for me and I could not have asked to work with a better group of people.
Tiki Dreams
I admit my initial attraction to Tiki was purely aesthetic, but this was years ago. I have always deeply loved all things tropical. Even diseases. No, not really. But there is a definite calming yet exciting characteristic about the tropics that invokes thoughts of blue-green, crystal clear waters, palm trees, and delicious, succulent fruits. All …Continue Reading