Davis, Jassy: - Based in London, Jassy Davis is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist, and author of the best-selling books Gin Made Me Do It, Winter Warmers, and Mocktails Made Me Do It. She is the lead recipe writer for Abel & Cole and her work has appeared in LoveFood.com, Huffington Post, and the Evening Standard. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @ginandcrumpets.
Graham, Colleen: - Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist and writer with a passion for creating and sharing great cocktails and mixed drinks that enrich everyday life. With 10+ years of experience writing about cocktails, over 900 published recipes, and two published books, she has honed her skills as a cocktail maven and earned her place as an alcohol expert.
Contact Colleen at drinkstudio@scgrahamphoto.com.
Mayhew, Lance: - Lance Mayhew has over 20 years' experience in the world of cocktails and spirits. He is the former contributing writer for About.com (now The Spruce) on whiskey and professional bartending and is an experienced journalist, contributing to publications such as Mutineer magazine, Tasting Panel magazine, and Imbibe magazine. Lance has appeared as a guest speaker at several culinary festivals and trade shows, including the Craft Beverage Expo and the Las Vegas Nightclub and Bar Show, as well as serving on the original advisory board for the whiskey-centric website, TheWhiskeyWash.com. His cocktail creations have been showcased in publications such as MIX magazine, Imbibe, and Left Coast Libations, and his bartending and mixology have been featured in The New York Times, Mix, and The Oregonian. In 2008, the Beverage Network named Lance one of America's "Ten Trendsetting Mixologists." Lance is both a certified Specialist of Spirits and a Specialist of Wine, accredited by the Society of Wine Educators.
Murrieta, Cecilia Rios: - Mexico City native Cecilia Rios Murrieta, A.K.A. "La Nina del Mezcal," is recognized internationally for her achievements and expertise in Mexican spirits. Her passion for mezcal led her to establish one of the first blogs devoted to it: www.laninadelmezcal.com. Cecilia was named one of Fortune magazine's "2016 Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink."
Taylor, Ruby: - Illustrator Ruby Taylor loves working with patterns and fun, modern color palettes, as well as typography and lettering--and anything that smacks of vintage signage. She works across a mix of print, fashion, stationary design, murals, and screenprints. Taylor is the illustrator of many stunning cocktail books, including Prosecco Made Me Do It, Gin Made Me Do It, Tequila Made Me Do It, Rosé Made Me Do It, and Whiskey Made Me Do It.
Zavatto, Amy: - Amy Zavatto is a New York-based writer who was bound to end up writing about booze, as her grandfather was a home wine-making Italian immigrant and her dad a Scotch-loving butcher. Her favorite cocktail is the Manhattan and all its variations. Amy writes about cocktails, spirits, wine, and food for Imbibe, Whisky Advocate, Shape, Serious Eats, Brides, Wine Enthusiast, Hamptons, Edible Manhattan, and other publications. She earned her Level III certification in wine and spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and she is the author of Forager's Cocktails: Botanical Mixology with Fresh, Natural Ingredients (Sterling/HarperCollins), The Architecture of the Cocktail (Race Point/HarperCollins), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bartending (Alpha), A Hedonist's Guide to Eat New York (HG2), and co-author of The Renaissance Guide to Wine & Food Pairing (Alpha).
