TONY ABOU-GANIM The Modern Mixologist

Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist

Tony Abou-Ganim is widely regarded as one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world.  He has made countless national TV appearances on shows including TODAY, Iron Chef America, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox News and more.  Abou-Ganim is the author of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails (Agate, 2010) which offers readers [...]

Livio Lauro

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Livio Lauro began his beverage career in 1993 in Southern Italy at the cocktail-centric Club Valentino and later at the famous Dolce Vita; both located on the beautiful island of Ischia in the heart of the Mediterranean. The recipient of several prestigious awards in international cocktail competitions, Livio was recognized in 2002 for passing the [...]

Francesco Lafranconi

Francesco-Lafranconi

One of the world’s foremost mixologist, Francesco Lafranconi is the Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Educator for Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada. Francesco’s personal appeal has made him a hit with his A-list celebrity clientele, world-class corporate clients, national restaurant chains, international hotel companies and the thousands of people who’ve attended his seminars [...]