#TOTC Host

[dark-imagine-robots]

The bases for these were plannd, but I winged it on the rest since my brain wanted to make another "super" free hand art.

Reblogs for this would be nice, thankie.

[skippyv20]

Thoughts on MM Anon "Between a(Rock)"

Hi Skippy, As I have said in my other post, Emsi is doing a great job, but I had some additional thoughts on a recent MM ANON riddle: “Between a(Rock) and a marred place a delicate negotiation.…… “love is merely a madness”. Like it or not ‘ she WILL accept this or be dammed’ this tight-rope of proclivity.……… All side-eyes adore and love this maiden outing … a sash besets the “lovers knot and jealousy hides the smile of envy. The placings set for distant observation (( will he sit in quiet jubilation)) an insecure absence spells a coming conclusion. The old sentinels knots to tie in loyal hands …loving hearts of oak.” “Arock” is described in the Urban Dictionary: “used as a verb, means the act of contacting someone else’s employer with completely bogus accusations in an effort to cause them problems. Usually done as a result of some petty internet squabble. ” Could this be the recent accusations against PW?  Is it a softer form of Doxxing?

“this tight rope of proclivity"  proclivity is a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.  It seems she has two choices, behave and toe the line or fall on her sword.

"Maiden outing"  this seems to be a reference to the Cricket World Cup as HMTQ met with team captains, but could perhaps be a look at an unmarried woman, perhaps PB as she was also there to host the Circket teams.  There aren’t many woman in the royal circle that are not yet married.  "Side eyes” suggest that it might be MM fans who are the ones looking, so who do they adore and love?  They seem to hate PE but do they feel the same about her sister? IMO, it could be linked to the next line:

“a sash besets the "Lovers Knot and jealousy hides the smile of envy"  I thought this must mean Catherine wearing her sash and orders along with the Cambridge Lovers Knot tiara on the upcoming State Visit of President Trump.  HOWEVER some weddings have a part of the ceremony where a sash is wrapped around the hands of the bride and groom.  A "Lovers Knot” is a form tying two strands: a stylized bow, usually of ribbon, symbolizing the bond between two lovers.  The jealousy hiding the smile of envy, could be the smirk that MM seems to have, might change to a clear jealousy.

“The placings set for distant observation (( will he sit in quiet jubilation))"  will MM go to the State dinner? or Trooping the Colour? Will H sit alone at either?  The TotC is a kind of Jubilee, I guess… or even the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth. But I think it refers to the upcoming D-Day anniversary (75th) and the celebrations to mark this on 6th June.  H is very likely to attend.

"The old sentinels knots to tie in loyal hands” the sentinels may be custodians, soldiers, guards, priests etc.  I can’t quite work out a relevant connection but this made me think of the Windsor Knot (knots to tie) in neck ties.  There doesn’t appear to be one known as a Sentinel Knot though.  Perhaps it refers to the Lovers Knot or the wedding hand binding with a sash again.  Under the Great Seal of the Realm, HMTQ consented to the union of ‘Our Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales, K.G. and Our Trusty and Well-beloved Catherine Elizabeth Middleton".  Catherine was then and is now loyal.  “loving hearts of oak."  As Emsi says the hearts of oak is a Naval reference (I added the song lyrics below, which speak of defending the nation against foes from overseas) but interestingly Althorp House posted something on 29th May about "Royal Oak Day” to commemorate the restoration of King Charles II (1660), who hid in an oak tree after the battle of Worcester (1651).  The loyal hearts of oak may therefore be a reference to those loyal to the Crown, Brits are known by the Oak tree with hearts of oak  (the heart being the hardest truest wood of the tree).  It may therefore be less naval than the immediately obvious connection whilst still being patriotic. Worth noting that Catherine’s family crest has three sprigs of oak on it.    Great!  Thank you😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[smallchurch]

4/21/19

"For many are invited, but few are chosen." Matthew 22

The king who invites the street people--the undeserving, the poor, and the marginalized--into his banquet finds someone who attends without the proper banquet clothes. In a formal banquet of antiquity, the host would have provided proper attire (much like how the groomsmen's and bridesmaids' clothes are provided).

To have arrived without these clothes would have been to reject the king's generosity and authority; the guest who does this himself is rejected and thrown out.

To come to Jesus' banquet on the final day, even though you say you are his disciple, go to church, have Christian friends, even do Christian things, yet reject his grace and total authority--means that you have no part in his banquet.

As R. T. France comments in the TOTC: "The message of the verse is that of the parable of the sower: there is many a slip between initial response to the gospel and ultimate fruitfulness."

[johnboothus]

15 Cocktail Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Since most of us are missing our local bartenders as much as our friends and family during the ongoing pandemic, many of us have taken to our kitchens in an attempt to make our favorite drinks ourselves. But while G&Ts and vodka sodas are great every now and again, where do we turn when we’re craving something a little more complex? Enter: the “drinkstagrammer” — or drinks Instagrammer.

These bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts have made names for themselves by sharing photos of whimsical drinks and helpful tips with their followers. So, at a time when we need inspiration more than ever, VinePair has collected a list of our 15 favorite drinkstagrammers, whom you should follow right now.

@highproofpreacher

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Back from a long weekend in the forest, without WiFi or cell reception. With sheltering in place + most of my clients pivoting hard to lean into the digital world, these last few months have been insane and I’ve been constantly connected 📲 It felt amazing to just rest, read and fully relax for a few days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, based on all of your responses after sharing a video of my dog Pip on my IG story, apparently you want me to focus on corgi content instead of cocktails 🤔🐕 Can’t say that I blame you. Swipe for a look at sleepy vacation Pip. 🔊✌🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #highproofpreacher

A post shared by Jordan | High-Proof Preacher (@highproofpreacher) on Jun 22, 2020 at 7:51am PDT

 Jordan Hughes, also known as High-Proof Preacher, is a Portland-based mixologist and self-proclaimed “visual storyteller.” He’s also contributed delicious cocktails to VinePair’s recipe library, like the El Murcielago Cocktail and the Viking Colada.

@join_jules

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It’s fri-yay aka time for an 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of dreaming for the day we can get back into some of our favorite restaurants safely (because who knows when that will be)… let’s bring the Friday happy hour cocktails right into our home! After creating recipes for the past 4 months now, there’s a lot to choose from on our website! My personal favorite to celebrate the beginning of the weekend on a hot day is of course the Aperol Spritz. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But on a serious note, I can't believe that 4 months ago COVID lockdown hit in the US and that actually made me really start taking Join Jules seriously. It was the only way to turn a sour situation into a good one I guess. But, I do hope these cocktails have helped cure the oh so missed happy hours and that you look forward to so many more to come… (I'm looking at you 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧)!! Let's just say this, it's only the beginning of Join Jules 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴… okay okay I'll stop).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

A post shared by Cocktail Recipes with Jules (@join_jules) on Jul 10, 2020 at 2:11pm PDT

 Join California-based Julianna McIntosh in making cocktails that taste as delicious as they look. McIntosh creates out-of-this-world drink recipes, and — along with her mother — she runs a television show called “Bringing it Home” that delves into the stories behind the food we eat.

@thecollectress

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Hey Y’all, Rare morning post. So many things are happening, but I wanted to thank both @mofad and @readspill for highlighting me and giving me a chance to talk about my work. . . SPILL is a hospitality co-op and online platform. This is there first online issue, and I was honored to be asked to be this month’s Industry Spotlight. Thank you to @davidmmor . . Last week (I think), I got to sit down with @sarikamin of MoFAD and talk about grief, history, @uniteamericastable and the Hospitality Census as well as my process for care. Take a listen. . . I will be linking both pieces in my story and bio. Drawing a rendition of @noahfecksisawesome photo by @cocktail_colors

A post shared by Ashtin Berry (@thecollectress) on May 5, 2020 at 8:56am PDT

 Ashtin Berry is more than just a sommelier and bartender. She’s also an activist and educator, as well as the founder of #americastable. Expect delicious drinks recipes, inspiring videos, and educational posts that explore how race and privilege play out in the drinks industry and beyond.

@onedrinkaday

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Dehydration station (minus a couple of bags). – – – – – – – – #garnish#dehdratedgarnishes#garnishes#gin#gins#ginandtonic#goodprep#cocktailgarnish#cocktails#cocktailgarnishes#brisbane

A post shared by One Drink A Day (HEEBS) (@onedrinkaday) on Jul 25, 2020 at 1:08am PDT

 Aussie Hee Chung is here to help you up your garnish game. His posts include easy drink recipes (including lots of delicious G&Ts), garnish how-tos, and more. Check out his garnish e-book here.

@joanna.lin

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Honored to be featured in @aberlour_us’s campaign for #internationalwomensday. Sharing my advice for fellow hustlers: “When you stand up for yourself, you stand up for all women. So lead by example, know your values, own your confidence, and don’t be apologetic for who you are and what you want to achieve.” #louderthanwords #readysetjo . . . . . #aberlour #aberlourwhisky #whiskylover #whiskyadvocate #whiskytasting #whiskylife #whiskyblogger #scotch #sevenfiftydaily #totc #whiskymagazine #scotchwhisky #singlemaltscotch #liqpic #50bestbars #worldsbestbars #greenwichvillage #thespaniard #pernodricard #womenwhowhiskey #womenwhowhisky #womeninhospitality #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness #womenshistorymonth

A post shared by Joanna Lin 🦉#ReadySetJo (@joanna.lin) on Mar 8, 2020 at 3:51pm PDT

 Joanna Lin is a cocktail connoisseur, photographer, and artist. Her feed includes a balanced combination of feel-good and politically driven content. Expect entertaining posts, such as this animation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drinking a Negroni, and mixology action shots. More recently, Lin has also shared Black Lives Matter protest photos and drawings.

@cocktailbandits

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Our first in-person event since the lockdown would involve Tequila, of course. 🥃 Today is #NationalTequilaDay and we are celebrating with @patron by hosting a pop-up at @tacoboychs from 4PM to 6PM. Come say, ‘Hi’ and try our cocktail of the day, recipe listed below: ‘Blacker the Berry’ 1.5 oz of Patron Blanco 1 oz of BlackBerry Purée 🍇 Jamaican Bitters Limeade @drinkhooch Garnish: Sage leaf & Blackberries 🌱 Add Patron and blackberry puree to mixing tin full of ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into chilled glass. Carefully add Limeade soda until glass is full. Lovingly add sage and blackberry garnish. #GentleLadySips 💃🏽🍹✨ Photo by: @tacoboychs #cocktailbandits #cheers #celebrate #curlyladieswhotalkcocktailsdaily #southernlibationist #tequila #tequilacocktail #agave #willtravelforbooze #patron #blackberry #limeade #drinkhooch #hooch #curls #curlsandcocktails #cocktailsdaily #dailycocktails #smiles #popup #tacoboychs #wearecharleston #charlestonsc #tequiladay #authors #holyspiritschs

A post shared by Johnny & Neka (@cocktailbandits) on Jul 24, 2020 at 1:53pm PDT

 Charleston mixologists Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves are the “Cocktail Bandits.” Their feed is full of drinks inspo, tasting videos, and more. Their book, “Holy Spirits!”, teaches readers about Charleston cocktail culture.

@thegrandiosebartender

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For those of you who don’t personally know me, my name is Anthony Bates and (I think) I am more than a person who slings cocktails! I’m currently taking over @liquor’s Instagram today so you can find me there shooting the s***! Besides perfecting my Mai Tai – I’m really into reading, music, and definitely art… I love to see people be creative and express themselves artistically! I’m a introvert at times so I like to express myself through different forms of creativity wether I’m the creator or in collaboration with someone else. Here’s me on NYE at @undercote with a cocktail by @beaub.knowin …..I felt like Super Fly this day lmao… I hope everyone is having a great 4th and enjoying themselves! Illustration by: @jenchiascreative

A post shared by Anthony Bates (@thegrandiosebartender) on Jul 4, 2020 at 11:11am PDT

 Harlem local Anthony Bates is a private bartender and a mixologist at The Polo Bar in New York. His bio reads “Heavy Drinker, Heavy Thinker,” and his feed reflects this, with bright recipes, fun illustrations, and educational captions.

@theweekendmixologist

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– A P P L E    W O O D 1½ oz Apple Brandy ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Maple syrup Top with @sanpellegrinodrinksus Tonica Oakwood Add all ingredients except the Tonica to a shaking tin and then add ice. Shake well and strain over ice into a Collins glass. Top with Tonica Oakwood and garnish with fresh apple slices. – I had so much fun back in January on location in New York with @sanpellegrinodrinksus . We are excited to announce the launch of their new mixers! Here’s a recipe I created to feature the dry and spiced flavors of their delicious Tonica Oakwood. Cheers friends! . #AppleWood #SanPellegrino #TonicaOakwood #SanPellegrinoSparklingDrinks #TimeForTaste Sponsored Ad

A post shared by Barlow | Weekend Mixologist (@theweekendmixologist) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:35am PDT

 Barlow Gilmore makes and photographs creative libations that are almost too pretty to drink. This dedicated mixologist even carves his own ice!

@whats.marisa.drinking

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It’s National Tequila Day and I’m celebrating with this deliciousness! Salud! 🌺 GINGERED BLOOD 🌺 45ml Tequila Reposado @casamigos 15ml Ginger Liqueur @thekingsginger 30ml Lime Juice 20ml homemade Blood Orange syrup Garnish with Mint, Flowers & Blood Orange 🌿🌺❤️ #whatsmarisadrinking #thecocktaildreamteam #liqpic #libations #imbibe #cocktailpic #cocktailrecipe #instacocktail #drinkstagram #mixology #garnishgame #classicocktail #drink #drinkpic #drinkup #goldcoastcocktails #goldcoastlife #myfavouritecocktail #booze #craftcocktails #drinkporn #cocktailhour #drinking #mixologist #tequila #nationaltequiladay #tequiladay2020

A post shared by What’s Marisa Drinking (@whats.marisa.drinking) on Jul 23, 2020 at 2:37pm PDT

 Marisa’s feed, full of rainbow cocktails, is the definition of #Instagrammable. The Australian drinks creator posts recipes that are colorful, garnished to perfection, and simple enough to make at home.

@thecocktailsnob_

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I fully intended to just select a few of my favorites from my 📸 @shoottphotos session a few weeks ago. But they were all so good lol. I just couldn't decide. So I bought all 146 of them lol. So if you see a couple hundred pictures of me in the same outfit in the same location, just mind your business, mmkay? 😂😂😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @amcrommett

A post shared by Camille | Cocktail Blogger (@thecocktailsnob_) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:00am PDT

 Though she’s a self-proclaimed cocktail “snob,” Camille’s page is fun and approachable. She’s a New York-based cocktail writer and happy-hour enthusiast (she even created the hashtag #happyhourathome), and her feed is full of exciting cocktail recipes and helpful advice for home bartenders.

@bon_vivantito

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Turn up for Tiki 🍹🥥🍌🍍. It has been blazing hot here on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and all I want to do is crush tropical cocktails. But, honestly, it’s just one of those genres of drinks that always taste better at the bar – usually because I don’t have a pebble ice machine at home (yes, it does matter). . Lately, I’ve been making some Mai Tais with @denizenrum Merchant’s Reserve, @smallhandfoods orgeat, fresh lime, and dry curaçao. That’s as complex as it gets, but it’s well worth it. . Who has some easy tiki cocktails that they have developed at home worth sharing? I’m looking for some new flavors 👌🏽🍹.

A post shared by Tyler Zielinski (@bon_vivantito) on Jul 10, 2020 at 9:54am PDT

 Tyler Zielinski is a mixologist and drinks writer. He’s contributed many classic and original cocktails to the VinePair recipe library, and his Instagram feed is full of beautifully photographed cocktails and helpful how-to videos.

@danmagro

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✨"Tartlet" 🍓 1.5oz Reposado // 3 Strawberries, muddled // 2oz Lemon Juice // 0.5oz Lime Juice // 1oz Simple Syrup // Pinch of Salt // Brut Sparkling Wine // Sour Candy Rope, for garnish⁣ on a @rawrutes tree pick of course!⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ Petite but with a sucker of a sour punch! I was obsessed with sour candies when I was younger and wanted to emulate that mother pucker of a smack when you take that first bite…but boozy.⁣⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ #contest #supercall #mixology #cocktailporn #happyhour #cocktails #bartender #drinks #bartenderlife #craftcocktails #imbibegram #libations #liqpic #eeeeeats #drinkporn #eaterla #california #foodandwine #fwx #buzzfeast #bareaders #thekitchn #delish #boozytalk #BAReaders #FeedFeed #drinkstagram #tequila #sourpunch @sourpunchcandy @thefeedfeed.cocktails

A post shared by Dan Magro (@danmagro) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:51am PDT

 Dan Magro is a West Hollywood-based mixologist, host of Sip&Stream, and author of “Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.” His cocktails are bright, fun, and always topped with impressive garnishes.

@apartment_bartender

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Hey, you look thirsty 😛 throw some drink recs you’re craving in the comments and I’ll mix you up something in my IG stories later today! Lesssssssss get it! 🕺🏽👇🏽 #ApartmentBartender

A post shared by Elliott | Apartment Bartender (@apartment_bartender) on Jul 14, 2020 at 1:31pm PDT

 Elliott, an apartment bartender and cocktail recipe developer, has a feed full of colorful recipes and more. Check out his highlights for tips on everything from using bitters in cocktails to building a cocktail book library

@ivymix

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I really really miss @leyendabk and on days like today with May just around the corner I miss our patio the most. May has always been our biggest month with the weather being perfect combined with our anniversary and Cinco de Mayo. This year we were going to do a huge party for our five ( 5️⃣❗️) year anniversary as well as my book launch. Instead we won’t. Instead, rather than being in Leyenda’s backyard mixing up drinks and hanging out with the whole neighborhood, I will just post them on social media. Like this one— featured in my book with link in BIO!—Cereza Picante: With this drink, I wanted to create an exceptionally fruit-forward fall-like sour that highlighted spice and smoke to compliment its fruity notes. The result is what its name advertises: one spicy cherry. 1 oz Jalapeño @siembraspirits Valles blanco tequila 1/2 oz @delmagueymezcal Vida 3/4 oz @cherryheering 3/4 oz lime juice 1/4 oz simple syrup Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherry flag. . Photo by @Shannonshootscocktails

A post shared by Ivy Mix (@ivymix) on Apr 29, 2020 at 11:27am PDT

New York-based Ivy Mix is an author, bar owner, and drinks educator. Mix is the owner of Leyenda — a Latin cocktail bar in Brooklyn — and the author of “Spirits of Latin America,” a cocktail book full of diverse Latin American cocktail recipes. Follow her for educational Instagram lives, cocktail recipes, and more.

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The face you make when your 23 month old son walks into your super serious, ice cutting shoot and furiously waves at you👋🏽 while shouting “HIIII DADAAAAAA” – at the top of his lungs. . But hey… it made for a semi decent/authentic smiling photo. God I love that kid.

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Based in Charleston, S.C., Miguel is a drinks creator and photographer. His feed is full of fancy yet approachable recipes you’ll want to recreate again and again. He’s also an expert cocktail party host and ice carver.

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[peruses]

A recap of Christopher Nolan in Conversation at the Library of Congress (November 2, 2017)

General information

@a-forger-and-a-point-man told me about this event a couple of weeks before the tickets were released, and very luckily, I was able to grab a pair. I thought that there would be more seating due to it featuring Chris, but Coolidge Theatre at the LOC has less than 500 seats and between one-third to half of the seats were reserved for press, Congresspeople, and their guests. Needless to say, I was very lucky to be able to attend!

Chris is a member of the LOC’s National Film Preservation Board and as they were having meetings that week in DC, this was one of the public events that allowed them to more publically promote their mission and vision through a high profile event.

The discussion was hosted by Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress. Sadly there were  no questions taken from the audience (even though I had prepped a couple) and the discussion was divided between film archivism and preservation, and Chris’ influences and inspirations in his work. While there wasn’t really much that hasn’t been said across various interviews, it was still a treat to be able to see him live and to get tidbits of new information that we didn’t have before.

There were two videos that were played before Chris came out for the discussion -- one about the state of film preservation in the US and around the world, and the other to introduce Chris’ work as a film-maker. 

Chris was incredibly soft spoken and while I wasn’t super far back in the audience (it’s a small theatre!), it was occasionally difficult to clearly make out what he was saying. I took notes of the interview so I could write this recap, so hopefully the video turns up sometime and y’all have a chance to watch as well.

“Movies are the thing for me.” 

The first series of questions were about Chris’ early influences. He cited Star Wars as the first film that really captivated him and all his friends -- he was 7 at the time of its release and watched it no less than 12 times in theatres. Apparently that was the thing every single one of his friends did that year, take everyone to go see Star Wars for their birthdays! Chris noted that the accessibility of film has drastically changed since he was a child, because one of the reasons everyone went to see Star Wars in theatres so often was because it wasn’t accessible outside theatres.

After geeking out about Star Wars for quite a few minutes, Chris remarked on two notable films that were released when he was about 12 -- Alien and Blade Runner -- which was the first time he connected with the concept of film-making as a form of storytelling, and thereby the role of a film-marker as a storyteller. The discussion then moved on to how Chris connected with film-making as the mode of storytelling he prefers (specifically, building out screenplays). This is as opposed to writing a novel, and he flat out said that he doesn’t think he’s the type of person who’d be able to sit down and write a novel to tell a story.

One of the things he really enjoys about storytelling via filmmaking, especially the way he makes films, is how there is a whole universe of the film that needs to be filled out by a team of people outside the screenplay itself. As an aside -- this is most obvious in Inception, where so much collateral was released after the film, built out schematics of the PASIV and the mechanics of dreams with dreams in dreamsharing. He and his brother had spent 10 years building that world in order to construct a screenplay that would be able to accurately reflect the realities of that world and convey it to us, the viewers, in a way that could be understood. This is what makes him such a special and great storyteller, his special dedication to this level of detail, but also the fact that he specifically said it would take a team to build out these stories. One of the things I hope to write about still is how much Chris trusts the actors he casts and how the most interesting characters he writes are ones where he lets the actors fill in the space around them, dictate their motivations, rather than have the plot drive what their characterization should be. (But that’s for another time!)

Though speaking of Inception -- at this juncture, before the next question, Carla pulled out her “own, personal copy of Inception” from underneath her question pad and I absolutely screamed inside!! Me: GIRL GET IT!!! 

The conversation then moved on to how Chris worked, specifically with film, and Chris expressed an admiration for how old silent Hollywood films were made due to having to rely on movement in order to convey the story (he cited the physicality of the wave of the soldiers ducking in Dunkirk as an example), and the photographic quality of the film. As we know, Chris still heavily relies on film when he works, and he says every single first showing of a movie he makes, he physically cuts up all the film to tape the edits/scenes together and put it through a projector - he loves when the sound of the film snags and get crowded up because he considers it part of the first-screening process.

He then used the word “specificity” twice, enunciated with such a sharp, Arthur-like precision that I died inside and didn’t hear what he actually said.

Chris said that he greatly admired digital technology in making films more accessible to wider audiences. However, he’s concerned about how the process of film-making transitioning to digital was going to affect the archival/preservation of the film for the future. He mentioned that while right now he is able to transfer his film from one format to another and then review the quality, but he also noted that with each progressive transference there would be a loss in quality. The discussion moved onto his work with the Film Preservation Board and the importance of physical film as a means of storage since data can corrupt and with the rate of technological advancement, formats become outdated at progressively faster rates.

Carla’s next question was if Chris read, and Chris abashedly (and maybe cheekily) confessed that he probably didn’t read as much as he should. (which---same.)

“I’m more film-literate than literate-literate.”

Chris noted that he didn’t go to film school, and though he pursued his degree in English literature, he had mostly chosen his topic of subject because he wanted to learn what he needed to apply as a storyteller. He then connected themes he frequently uses in his own storytelling to Chaucer (which, he noted, were the themes most great films explored) -- the psychological component of storytelling and how important it is to write characters who are driven through their actions.

He also said that while writing TDKR that it was mentioned to him that the plot was quite like The Tale of Two Cities and he was all like, “Yeah!” but then realized he didn’t actually read TOTC [RIP]. Chris read it while finishing the script for TDKR. He says now TOTC is his favorite book and joked he figuratively ripped off all of it to make TDKR.

Next, Carla moved the conversation on to his latest project, Dunkirk. Chris then said what he’s mentioned throughout the promotion -- about how the event has great weight in British culture. He conveyed that while the story was widely known, growing in Britain, people really had a fairy tale version of the story rather than really understanding the physicality and gravity of what the civilian sailors had gone through. He again mentioned that about 23 years ago, he and Emma had sailed across the channel in the time of year close to the event and felt that the trip was very “harrowing” and “life-threatening”, and he came away from with a sense of incredible wonder about what the civilians faced, going into war to rescue these soldiers. He noted that it was one of the few stories of civilians coming together to achieve something great (what he had often called “collective heroism” during promo).

Carla asked if was difficult to work on a film in which he wasn’t able to build the world from scratch to his liking, and Chris said it was a refreshing change of gears because usually he puts so much into the world-building and Dunkirk was more like discovery -- he had all the pieces he needed, because it was authentic and on-location, so that already gave him a jump-start. He only found it daunting because it was a treading on scared ground and he wanted to make sure he did the story justice.

As for his next project... that’s still up in the air! He says he doesn’t know yet but I have a feeling he’s just being tight-lipped :) (Plus he still has to focus on promo round two for award season!)

Finally, winding down, he mentioned his kids and how he has them watching silent films at home now (smirk) and now they give him advice now about his films.

He was also asked about what he looks for in actors, and in Dunkirk he mentioned he wanted to cast actors who accurately reflected the ages of the kids they sent to war. He noted it was a bit of a challenge because lots of actors in that age range (18-early 20s) were still in film school and didn’t have an agency yet and how there’s this Hollywood thing, oooh are they good enough to act in a movie? It’s funny because we send them to war, and we’re worried they can’t act?! Ha! He was pleased that it was a great mix of new faces and very experienced actors. In particular, he talk about how Mark Rylance especially was able to take Tom Glynn-Carney and Barry Keoghan under his wing. The various levels of experience in the cast was able to give Dunkirk that great mix of experience and technique mixed with “raw, magical talent.” 

The last two questions he was asked -- his advice for filmmakers, which he groaned about, and his top three most influential films “of all time” (for him!) which was event worse. 

His advice? When he was starting out, someone told him “be very lucky” which, well -- good luck on that! But for practical advice, he said: get yourself a script, hang onto it, and make it authentic. 

As for his top three movies? Star Wars (duh), Blade Runner, and -- he didn’t want to pick a third sci-fi movie because he felt like it would be inauthentic to the fact that he has multiple other influences as a film-maker, he picked The Thin Red Line by Terrence Malick. I think he might’ve picked a fourth but I couldn’t make it out.

Super lovely evening and Chris and Carla had great rapport. I’ll post the video if/when it shows up!

[estaraswanberg]

Exploring Imperial City

isriana replied to your post “Excelsior!”

All in all, it's really nice to get this kind of content done. I've owned the Imperial City DLC since it came out and last week was literally the first time I dared to enter the place. The strength in numbers was a good thing for a first-timer, too! Hopefully there will be a decent amount of folks in future events as well :)

Oh, same here - I only went to IC with Taz & Co. for the longest time!

Well on dead campaigns you can actually solo do all the regular daily quests in the districts above while avoiding the bosses in the streets now. I’ve done it on Aisha (who as a sorc with shields has a lot of staying power) after she’d been in there with TotC a lot (I actually got her to get the interesting Assault and Support skills, mostly).

But the first run through the main story really needs more than one person, because of the necessity of doing three quest bits where you are simply overwhelmed with mobs - the Arena, the Temple rescue and helping the last remnants of the real Imperial Legion (that’s the one where we triggered portal and quest and got the Titan from the quest final wave ^^).

The dailies there give good xp and tel var stones after you finished thwarting the plans for the Dragon Fire Brazier.

However: change of plans for this weekend, @isriana - my dad is in the hospital currently and has been for the last two weeks, tomorrow he finally has his operation (nothing life-threatending, usually, but he is over 80) but they already project he’ll be in hospital until at least next week and my mum is really feeling her age (82) and that no one is in the flat. So she asked me to come over for the weekend and stay overnight.

As the new date for that run (which probably will be hosted by Balastar alone ^^, if I remember former quest line stuff) is during the day, I probably won’t be able to come this weekend.

Oh well, I’ll be in game on Friday definitely if everything works out as planned with the operation. Today I’m just knackered as we had a big meeting to do with the future of our school (in a good way, fortunately, but it took a long time) and I had to stay in over lunch and until half past four in the afternoon. I really miss my lunch nap (being single has its perks) ^^

Make lots of money and don’t die to often to not lose too many stones ^^. Don’t forget you can turn in 60 key fragments in any of those vaults we ran by and possibly sell them in the guild, or get some nice set stuff for yourself, depending on what you find.

2nd ETA: Kevduit actually released a nice guide today on how to grind and make money in IC ^^

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"Angel Wings at the Bus Stop. Halos Left On Top Of The Bar."

" Heaven Doesn't Want Me Now. Heaven Doesn't Want Me."

((Reblogs pleassssee))

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Timothy talking to his Fredbear, Host.

You know, regular boy and possessed teddy bear activities.

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Timmy and his big, stinky bro, Maxwell.

Don't hurt t   im my    he just ba by, HE JUST BABY!

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Is the host basically one of markiplier’s egos???..

You c a u g ht me redhand e d.  heheh,  YU P. But  what he is and his story are my original creation. I just loved how that ego looked like when it was popular.

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“A Promise.”

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Show us some of your ocs you haven't really told us about yet!

This boy is Shadow Shades, or Mr. Shades for shor t.

Victor Host, Host for short.

Then Bihelm Boney, also known as Billy Bob!

If you have any questions about these three, ask away! I have more ocs than these, but I don't wanna push myself.

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Pardon me, it just came to me. I know what Bob does to angelic skeletons. But what about Imago? What evil tricks and plans does he have up under his gloves and sleevies?

Angelic Skeletons???? That be a confusing, me not have those. 

But, I will share about Imago! 

Imago is, of course, the pure evil alternate of Papyrus and a Papyrus that takes Chara role. Most of Papyrus' more untouched factors show greatly in Imago as people from the community don't really get into those concepts of Papy having more than meets the eye. 

Another thing you should know, mostly for those who haven't read on the first post about Reveritale, is that Imago is not a Skeleton monster but he is also a Skeleton Demon like Bob. However, he isn't an ordinary Skeleton Demon as he is a Corrupted Skeleton Demon that has been in merger with H A T E, due to his soul being at its most vulnerable and broken when he lost his adopted brother Uphys/Sans. 

Fury and Hate are his main altitudes, which Hate also added the third magic color to his soul, which is Red. 

Because of all of this, he loves the suffering of others and prompt him to take control and erase his own au. 

Me and pal made it canon that he will be allied with another evil papy later on named Static for the TOTC Epilogue story.

Anyway, his plans after his success in erasing his own au is one that is so easy to achieve, but so much of failed attempts were done by others.

"Collect all of the powerful souls among the Multi-verse, use them to reset and take full control of the multi-verse itself." 

You would think that Imago would go one place from another to steal random souls from random aus, thinking that every au has a "special soul", but that is not the case.

As a Papyrus, he thinks on forward on to a straight line with strategy that isn't hard to enforce and follow, and as a Skeleton Demon he can well sense the power in every soul to know which is useful and which is useless/just a snack for the road. To make things easier, his strategy is to go for the sanses.

Why the sanses? Well, for one, there are too many of them, second, there is enough sanses out there that do have powerful souls to make the plan a true success. Sanses also make the easier targets as they are the ones who have their gaurd down the most around other Papyruses,  that are both theirs and not. As everyone will always assume that every papyrus is innocent and pure inside and out. 

As for tricks, that is also a more interesting bit too.

Even though Imago wasn't able to properly use/train his magic since he wasn't raised back in his own home, with the books he had in hand, he still figured out how to use the higher magics that skeleton Demons with higher magic levels can do. More so the magics that were looked down upon/more dangerous in the Skeleton Demon society.

One being his telepathy, psychological, and mind control magics. He can use these on both monsters and humans, but it's so much easier to use it on those with a more open soul and those with a vulnerable state of mind. Once he has a hold of your mind, he will not let go. Upon getting ripped away from this magic ON YOUR OWN, will result in the slow decay of your soul as this kind of magic is in the Lethal Death Magic category if the Skeleton Demon doesn't unattach themselves from the host first. Which this magic can also play around with that people see, seeing things that aren't there or become more prone to illusion.

Another is the common magic all skeleton Demons do, which is summoning their soul animal. In Imago's case, his animal is the Tiger.

Next is his lethal and signature Slashes. All Charas have this, of course, but Imago doesn't need a knife to do this. His own claws suffice as the knife. But he doesn't do ordinary slashes, he can control these slashes in terms of Damage levels to Physically appearance/behaviors. He can make more than one slash at a time, both medium and small. But he can also make large slashes that can take down skyscrapers. He can even control the speeds and directions these slashes go when he is locked on his targets. 

The last "tricks" he has aren't exactly tricks as they are his more natural body functions as a Skelton demon. Since he has Underworld Skeleton Demon genes in his blood, he is very strong and can be magic resistant to the more mid to lower level magics. Along with the fact he can crush you so easily like a twig. 

Two other natural body functions is him being a soul eater and his bones practically almost being unbreakable. As he has encountered Charas before, and their mistakes are all the same... using the real knife on him will ultimately break the knife itself due to Imago's Skeleton Demon bones. They always go for his neck too, but they always become so surprised that his head doesn't fall off like other Papyruses. This would always amuse Imago no matter how many times it happens. He enjoys the dumbfounded looks on their faces before they resort to the more pathetic ways to try to kill him before they are killed themselves.

As for the soul eater half, it's what aspect that makes both Imago and Bob extremely lethal, as they both can snatch anyones' soul, or spiritual energy source, anytime if they are close enough to be able to just grab it and take it away. However, Bob doesn't play that way with anyone unless he is pushed to force his hand. Imago, on the other hand.... well... like another train of Papyrus, he is unexpected. He can do that at any second or any other more unsuspecting time. No one knows what Imago will do since he plays by his own craving of different suffering outcomes of others. 

Imago is a force not to be taken with heart, as he will use kindness and other vulnerabilities as a way to take advantage of anything and anyone. He is a papy who lost his innocence and purity a long time ago.

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Timothy Michael Whidden

  Timmy does die, but things get rather complicated after his death with the sciences and logic of the TOTC Universe. Timothy was brain dead in the remaining ours before his death, however there is an entity/other inhuman creature that stayed with Timmy throughout most of his life. This inhuman creature is a paresitic angel named, Victor Host, who was the one possesing Timmy's Fredbear plush ever since it was given to him. Host was, ironically being a kind of angel, was in fact a gardian angel over Timmy. However, a lot of things were out of Host's hands due to the fact that it is a rule and instinct to not be found by other humans that can take Timmy away from him. Evidently, during Timmy's final days, Host was the one to promise he would put Timmy back together again. Timmy then dies, but was taken away by Host and put in an empty, grassy field to then reserect Timmy. However, Timmy is reserected with a peice of his own father's soul that Host taken from the father's body. Timothy did not come back as Timmy, just a new soul with a reset memory. Timmy did not know who Host was, nor did he know who he was himself. Host soon disappears once Timmy was found and taken in by a new family.

   Timmy was given a new name and a new life, Benedict Michael Cumberbatch. In the TOTC universe, Timmy is the actor himself, however, Timmy/Benedict never becomes a famous actor. He simply becomes a very kind, helpful, and sweethearted man that is known in his friendly neighborhood community as the man who always has open arms to help around. Benedict would adopt a daughter he found at his own doorstep, her name being Amilia Elizabeth Cumberbatch. They were the perfect, small family. Despite being a single father, Benedict was the happiest he can be, his daughter being very sweet and open-minded child. Benedict didn't wish or ask for anymore or any less.

   Then the day came when a new Fazbear location opened near Benedict's neighborhood. The small family always visited the establishment, every saturdays of every month. Then one saturday of the August month, Amilia disappeared within the establishment, as Benedict only left breifly to get a small portion of change. Benedict would assume the worse from this event, but he knew one of the robots took her, as he had seen blood leak out from the plates, and weak struggles within the Baby animatronic. Benedict was promptly taken out of the establishment that day since he was trying to pry open the robot.

   Upon that day, Benedict wanted nothing but to find his daughter. He even takes the job opening as night assistant technitian to that once loved location of him and his daughter's outings. 

   The implication was clear that Benedict would soon parish on the job, he was lored into lisitening to the robot's words of knowing where his daughter is. Benedict would be the second and successful plan of escape. However, the souls within the metal of each robot carried on to Benedict's own soul. These souls were not of different children, but a whole family. The family related to Timmy, including the mother of the unfortunate boy. However, these souls were forcefully cluttered together, it made all the souls breifly fuse. This session of fusion made a new soul, but this soul was not new. The soul was a recreation, a rebirth of Timothy. 

   Timothy's rebirth was not a sound one. Even though the souls made him, they all had to share one body. Timothy was still a child, it was as if he was woken up from a cryosleep. Still young at heart, mind, and soul. The pressure of the other souls made it hard to funtion, hard to bare the voices of the others. Then Timmy could not handle it anymore, he took control of the body and regurgatated the metal that so irked his peace. They were gone, except for Benedict's soul. Timmy and Benedict kept the same body, yet Benedict was the voice in Timmy's unsettled mind. Making a mess of who is in control and Timothy's humanity. Benedict had a goal, and he was still fixed on it. End the life of the man that took his daughter. The man that made the robots. The man that is the uncle of Timothy Michael Whidden. 

   This boi has possibly most complicated story arch and character personality I have thus far.

[wineanddinosaur]

15 Cocktail Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Since most of us are missing our local bartenders as much as our friends and family during the ongoing pandemic, many of us have taken to our kitchens in an attempt to make our favorite drinks ourselves. But while G&Ts and vodka sodas are great every now and again, where do we turn when we’re craving something a little more complex? Enter: the “drinkstagrammer” — or drinks Instagrammer.

These bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts have made names for themselves by sharing photos of whimsical drinks and helpful tips with their followers. So, at a time when we need inspiration more than ever, VinePair has collected a list of our 15 favorite drinkstagrammers, whom you should follow right now.

@highproofpreacher

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Back from a long weekend in the forest, without WiFi or cell reception. With sheltering in place + most of my clients pivoting hard to lean into the digital world, these last few months have been insane and I’ve been constantly connected 📲 It felt amazing to just rest, read and fully relax for a few days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, based on all of your responses after sharing a video of my dog Pip on my IG story, apparently you want me to focus on corgi content instead of cocktails 🤔🐕 Can’t say that I blame you. Swipe for a look at sleepy vacation Pip. 🔊✌🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #highproofpreacher

A post shared by Jordan | High-Proof Preacher (@highproofpreacher) on Jun 22, 2020 at 7:51am PDT

  Jordan Hughes, also known as High-Proof Preacher, is a Portland-based mixologist and self-proclaimed “visual storyteller.” He’s also contributed delicious cocktails to VinePair’s recipe library, like the El Murcielago Cocktail and the Viking Colada.

@join_jules

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It’s fri-yay aka time for an 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of dreaming for the day we can get back into some of our favorite restaurants safely (because who knows when that will be)… let’s bring the Friday happy hour cocktails right into our home! After creating recipes for the past 4 months now, there’s a lot to choose from on our website! My personal favorite to celebrate the beginning of the weekend on a hot day is of course the Aperol Spritz. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But on a serious note, I can't believe that 4 months ago COVID lockdown hit in the US and that actually made me really start taking Join Jules seriously. It was the only way to turn a sour situation into a good one I guess. But, I do hope these cocktails have helped cure the oh so missed happy hours and that you look forward to so many more to come… (I'm looking at you 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧)!! Let's just say this, it's only the beginning of Join Jules 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴… okay okay I'll stop).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

A post shared by Cocktail Recipes with Jules (@join_jules) on Jul 10, 2020 at 2:11pm PDT

  Join California-based Julianna McIntosh in making cocktails that taste as delicious as they look. McIntosh creates out-of-this-world drink recipes, and — along with her mother — she runs a television show called “Bringing it Home” that delves into the stories behind the food we eat.

@thecollectress

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Hey Y’all, Rare morning post. So many things are happening, but I wanted to thank both @mofad and @readspill for highlighting me and giving me a chance to talk about my work. . . SPILL is a hospitality co-op and online platform. This is there first online issue, and I was honored to be asked to be this month’s Industry Spotlight. Thank you to @davidmmor . . Last week (I think), I got to sit down with @sarikamin of MoFAD and talk about grief, history, @uniteamericastable and the Hospitality Census as well as my process for care. Take a listen. . . I will be linking both pieces in my story and bio. Drawing a rendition of @noahfecksisawesome photo by @cocktail_colors

A post shared by Ashtin Berry (@thecollectress) on May 5, 2020 at 8:56am PDT

  Ashtin Berry is more than just a sommelier and bartender. She’s also an activist and educator, as well as the founder of #americastable. Expect delicious drinks recipes, inspiring videos, and educational posts that explore how race and privilege play out in the drinks industry and beyond.

@onedrinkaday

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Dehydration station (minus a couple of bags). – – – – – – – – #garnish#dehdratedgarnishes#garnishes#gin#gins#ginandtonic#goodprep#cocktailgarnish#cocktails#cocktailgarnishes#brisbane

A post shared by One Drink A Day (HEEBS) (@onedrinkaday) on Jul 25, 2020 at 1:08am PDT

  Aussie Hee Chung is here to help you up your garnish game. His posts include easy drink recipes (including lots of delicious G&Ts), garnish how-tos, and more. Check out his garnish e-book here.

@joanna.lin

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Honored to be featured in @aberlour_us’s campaign for #internationalwomensday. Sharing my advice for fellow hustlers: “When you stand up for yourself, you stand up for all women. So lead by example, know your values, own your confidence, and don’t be apologetic for who you are and what you want to achieve.” #louderthanwords #readysetjo . . . . . #aberlour #aberlourwhisky #whiskylover #whiskyadvocate #whiskytasting #whiskylife #whiskyblogger #scotch #sevenfiftydaily #totc #whiskymagazine #scotchwhisky #singlemaltscotch #liqpic #50bestbars #worldsbestbars #greenwichvillage #thespaniard #pernodricard #womenwhowhiskey #womenwhowhisky #womeninhospitality #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness #womenshistorymonth

A post shared by Joanna Lin 🦉#ReadySetJo (@joanna.lin) on Mar 8, 2020 at 3:51pm PDT

  Joanna Lin is a cocktail connoisseur, photographer, and artist. Her feed includes a balanced combination of feel-good and politically driven content. Expect entertaining posts, such as this animation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drinking a Negroni, and mixology action shots. More recently, Lin has also shared Black Lives Matter protest photos and drawings.

@cocktailbandits

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Our first in-person event since the lockdown would involve Tequila, of course. 🥃 Today is #NationalTequilaDay and we are celebrating with @patron by hosting a pop-up at @tacoboychs from 4PM to 6PM. Come say, ‘Hi’ and try our cocktail of the day, recipe listed below: ‘Blacker the Berry’ 1.5 oz of Patron Blanco 1 oz of BlackBerry Purée 🍇 Jamaican Bitters Limeade @drinkhooch Garnish: Sage leaf & Blackberries 🌱 Add Patron and blackberry puree to mixing tin full of ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into chilled glass. Carefully add Limeade soda until glass is full. Lovingly add sage and blackberry garnish. #GentleLadySips 💃🏽🍹✨ Photo by: @tacoboychs #cocktailbandits #cheers #celebrate #curlyladieswhotalkcocktailsdaily #southernlibationist #tequila #tequilacocktail #agave #willtravelforbooze #patron #blackberry #limeade #drinkhooch #hooch #curls #curlsandcocktails #cocktailsdaily #dailycocktails #smiles #popup #tacoboychs #wearecharleston #charlestonsc #tequiladay #authors #holyspiritschs

A post shared by Johnny & Neka (@cocktailbandits) on Jul 24, 2020 at 1:53pm PDT

  Charleston mixologists Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves are the “Cocktail Bandits.” Their feed is full of drinks inspo, tasting videos, and more. Their book, “Holy Spirits!”, teaches readers about Charleston cocktail culture.

@thegrandiosebartender

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For those of you who don’t personally know me, my name is Anthony Bates and (I think) I am more than a person who slings cocktails! I’m currently taking over @liquor’s Instagram today so you can find me there shooting the s***! Besides perfecting my Mai Tai – I’m really into reading, music, and definitely art… I love to see people be creative and express themselves artistically! I’m a introvert at times so I like to express myself through different forms of creativity wether I’m the creator or in collaboration with someone else. Here’s me on NYE at @undercote with a cocktail by @beaub.knowin …..I felt like Super Fly this day lmao… I hope everyone is having a great 4th and enjoying themselves! Illustration by: @jenchiascreative

A post shared by Anthony Bates (@thegrandiosebartender) on Jul 4, 2020 at 11:11am PDT

  Harlem local Anthony Bates is a private bartender and a mixologist at The Polo Bar in New York. His bio reads “Heavy Drinker, Heavy Thinker,” and his feed reflects this, with bright recipes, fun illustrations, and educational captions.

@theweekendmixologist

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– A P P L E    W O O D 1½ oz Apple Brandy ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Maple syrup Top with @sanpellegrinodrinksus Tonica Oakwood Add all ingredients except the Tonica to a shaking tin and then add ice. Shake well and strain over ice into a Collins glass. Top with Tonica Oakwood and garnish with fresh apple slices. – I had so much fun back in January on location in New York with @sanpellegrinodrinksus . We are excited to announce the launch of their new mixers! Here’s a recipe I created to feature the dry and spiced flavors of their delicious Tonica Oakwood. Cheers friends! . #AppleWood #SanPellegrino #TonicaOakwood #SanPellegrinoSparklingDrinks #TimeForTaste Sponsored Ad

A post shared by Barlow | Weekend Mixologist (@theweekendmixologist) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:35am PDT

  Barlow Gilmore makes and photographs creative libations that are almost too pretty to drink. This dedicated mixologist even carves his own ice!

@whats.marisa.drinking

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It’s National Tequila Day and I’m celebrating with this deliciousness! Salud! 🌺 GINGERED BLOOD 🌺 45ml Tequila Reposado @casamigos 15ml Ginger Liqueur @thekingsginger 30ml Lime Juice 20ml homemade Blood Orange syrup Garnish with Mint, Flowers & Blood Orange 🌿🌺❤️ #whatsmarisadrinking #thecocktaildreamteam #liqpic #libations #imbibe #cocktailpic #cocktailrecipe #instacocktail #drinkstagram #mixology #garnishgame #classicocktail #drink #drinkpic #drinkup #goldcoastcocktails #goldcoastlife #myfavouritecocktail #booze #craftcocktails #drinkporn #cocktailhour #drinking #mixologist #tequila #nationaltequiladay #tequiladay2020

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  Marisa’s feed, full of rainbow cocktails, is the definition of #Instagrammable. The Australian drinks creator posts recipes that are colorful, garnished to perfection, and simple enough to make at home.

@thecocktailsnob_

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I fully intended to just select a few of my favorites from my 📸 @shoottphotos session a few weeks ago. But they were all so good lol. I just couldn't decide. So I bought all 146 of them lol. So if you see a couple hundred pictures of me in the same outfit in the same location, just mind your business, mmkay? 😂😂😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @amcrommett

A post shared by Camille | Cocktail Blogger (@thecocktailsnob_) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:00am PDT

  Though she’s a self-proclaimed cocktail “snob,” Camille’s page is fun and approachable. She’s a New York-based cocktail writer and happy-hour enthusiast (she even created the hashtag #happyhourathome), and her feed is full of exciting cocktail recipes and helpful advice for home bartenders.

@bon_vivantito

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Turn up for Tiki 🍹🥥🍌🍍. It has been blazing hot here on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and all I want to do is crush tropical cocktails. But, honestly, it’s just one of those genres of drinks that always taste better at the bar – usually because I don’t have a pebble ice machine at home (yes, it does matter). . Lately, I’ve been making some Mai Tais with @denizenrum Merchant’s Reserve, @smallhandfoods orgeat, fresh lime, and dry curaçao. That’s as complex as it gets, but it’s well worth it. . Who has some easy tiki cocktails that they have developed at home worth sharing? I’m looking for some new flavors 👌🏽🍹.

A post shared by Tyler Zielinski (@bon_vivantito) on Jul 10, 2020 at 9:54am PDT

  Tyler Zielinski is a mixologist and drinks writer. He’s contributed many classic and original cocktails to the VinePair recipe library, and his Instagram feed is full of beautifully photographed cocktails and helpful how-to videos.

@danmagro

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✨"Tartlet" 🍓 1.5oz Reposado // 3 Strawberries, muddled // 2oz Lemon Juice // 0.5oz Lime Juice // 1oz Simple Syrup // Pinch of Salt // Brut Sparkling Wine // Sour Candy Rope, for garnish⁣ on a @rawrutes tree pick of course!⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ Petite but with a sucker of a sour punch! I was obsessed with sour candies when I was younger and wanted to emulate that mother pucker of a smack when you take that first bite…but boozy.⁣⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ #contest #supercall #mixology #cocktailporn #happyhour #cocktails #bartender #drinks #bartenderlife #craftcocktails #imbibegram #libations #liqpic #eeeeeats #drinkporn #eaterla #california #foodandwine #fwx #buzzfeast #bareaders #thekitchn #delish #boozytalk #BAReaders #FeedFeed #drinkstagram #tequila #sourpunch @sourpunchcandy @thefeedfeed.cocktails

A post shared by Dan Magro (@danmagro) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:51am PDT

  Dan Magro is a West Hollywood-based mixologist, host of Sip&Stream, and author of “Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.” His cocktails are bright, fun, and always topped with impressive garnishes.

@apartment_bartender

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Hey, you look thirsty 😛 throw some drink recs you’re craving in the comments and I’ll mix you up something in my IG stories later today! Lesssssssss get it! 🕺🏽👇🏽 #ApartmentBartender

A post shared by Elliott | Apartment Bartender (@apartment_bartender) on Jul 14, 2020 at 1:31pm PDT

  Elliott, an apartment bartender and cocktail recipe developer, has a feed full of colorful recipes and more. Check out his highlights for tips on everything from using bitters in cocktails to building a cocktail book library

@ivymix

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I really really miss @leyendabk and on days like today with May just around the corner I miss our patio the most. May has always been our biggest month with the weather being perfect combined with our anniversary and Cinco de Mayo. This year we were going to do a huge party for our five ( 5️⃣❗️) year anniversary as well as my book launch. Instead we won’t. Instead, rather than being in Leyenda’s backyard mixing up drinks and hanging out with the whole neighborhood, I will just post them on social media. Like this one— featured in my book with link in BIO!—Cereza Picante: With this drink, I wanted to create an exceptionally fruit-forward fall-like sour that highlighted spice and smoke to compliment its fruity notes. The result is what its name advertises: one spicy cherry. 1 oz Jalapeño @siembraspirits Valles blanco tequila 1/2 oz @delmagueymezcal Vida 3/4 oz @cherryheering 3/4 oz lime juice 1/4 oz simple syrup Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherry flag. . Photo by @Shannonshootscocktails

A post shared by Ivy Mix (@ivymix) on Apr 29, 2020 at 11:27am PDT

New York-based Ivy Mix is an author, bar owner, and drinks educator. Mix is the owner of Leyenda — a Latin cocktail bar in Brooklyn — and the author of “Spirits of Latin America,” a cocktail book full of diverse Latin American cocktail recipes. Follow her for educational Instagram lives, cocktail recipes, and more.

@holycityhandcraft

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The face you make when your 23 month old son walks into your super serious, ice cutting shoot and furiously waves at you👋🏽 while shouting “HIIII DADAAAAAA” – at the top of his lungs. . But hey… it made for a semi decent/authentic smiling photo. God I love that kid.

A post shared by miguel | HANDCRAFT (@holycityhandcraft) on Jul 9, 2020 at 6:25pm PDT

Based in Charleston, S.C., Miguel is a drinks creator and photographer. His feed is full of fancy yet approachable recipes you’ll want to recreate again and again. He’s also an expert cocktail party host and ice carver.

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15 Cocktail Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Since most of us are missing our local bartenders as much as our friends and family during the ongoing pandemic, many of us have taken to our kitchens in an attempt to make our favorite drinks ourselves. But while G&Ts and vodka sodas are great every now and again, where do we turn when we’re craving something a little more complex? Enter: the “drinkstagrammer” — or drinks Instagrammer.

These bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts have made names for themselves by sharing photos of whimsical drinks and helpful tips with their followers. So, at a time when we need inspiration more than ever, VinePair has collected a list of our 15 favorite drinkstagrammers, whom you should follow right now.

@highproofpreacher

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Back from a long weekend in the forest, without WiFi or cell reception. With sheltering in place + most of my clients pivoting hard to lean into the digital world, these last few months have been insane and I’ve been constantly connected 📲 It felt amazing to just rest, read and fully relax for a few days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, based on all of your responses after sharing a video of my dog Pip on my IG story, apparently you want me to focus on corgi content instead of cocktails 🤔🐕 Can’t say that I blame you. Swipe for a look at sleepy vacation Pip. 🔊✌🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #highproofpreacher

A post shared by Jordan | High-Proof Preacher (@highproofpreacher) on Jun 22, 2020 at 7:51am PDT

Jordan Hughes, also known as High-Proof Preacher, is a Portland-based mixologist and self-proclaimed “visual storyteller.” He’s also contributed delicious cocktails to VinePair’s recipe library, like the El Murcielago Cocktail and the Viking Colada.

@join_jules

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It’s fri-yay aka time for an 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of dreaming for the day we can get back into some of our favorite restaurants safely (because who knows when that will be)… let’s bring the Friday happy hour cocktails right into our home! After creating recipes for the past 4 months now, there’s a lot to choose from on our website! My personal favorite to celebrate the beginning of the weekend on a hot day is of course the Aperol Spritz. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But on a serious note, I can’t believe that 4 months ago COVID lockdown hit in the US and that actually made me really start taking Join Jules seriously. It was the only way to turn a sour situation into a good one I guess. But, I do hope these cocktails have helped cure the oh so missed happy hours and that you look forward to so many more to come… (I’m looking at you 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧)!! Let’s just say this, it’s only the beginning of Join Jules 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴… okay okay I’ll stop).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

A post shared by Cocktail Recipes with Jules (@join_jules) on Jul 10, 2020 at 2:11pm PDT

Join California-based Julianna McIntosh in making cocktails that taste as delicious as they look. McIntosh creates out-of-this-world drink recipes, and — along with her mother — she runs a television show called “Bringing it Home” that delves into the stories behind the food we eat.

@thecollectress

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Hey Y’all, Rare morning post. So many things are happening, but I wanted to thank both @mofad and @readspill for highlighting me and giving me a chance to talk about my work… SPILL is a hospitality co-op and online platform. This is there first online issue, and I was honored to be asked to be this month’s Industry Spotlight. Thank you to @davidmmor . . Last week (I think), I got to sit down with @sarikamin of MoFAD and talk about grief, history, @uniteamericastable and the Hospitality Census as well as my process for care. Take a listen… I will be linking both pieces in my story and bio. Drawing a rendition of @noahfecksisawesome photo by @cocktail_colors

A post shared by Ashtin Berry (@thecollectress) on May 5, 2020 at 8:56am PDT

Ashtin Berry is more than just a sommelier and bartender. She’s also an activist and educator, as well as the founder of #americastable. Expect delicious drinks recipes, inspiring videos, and educational posts that explore how race and privilege play out in the drinks industry and beyond.

@onedrinkaday

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Dehydration station (minus a couple of bags). – – – – – – – – #garnish#dehdratedgarnishes#garnishes#gin#gins#ginandtonic#goodprep#cocktailgarnish#cocktails#cocktailgarnishes#brisbane

A post shared by One Drink A Day (HEEBS) (@onedrinkaday) on Jul 25, 2020 at 1:08am PDT

Aussie Hee Chung is here to help you up your garnish game. His posts include easy drink recipes (including lots of delicious G&Ts), garnish how-tos, and more. Check out his garnish e-book here.

@joanna.lin

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Honored to be featured in @aberlour_us’s campaign for #internationalwomensday. Sharing my advice for fellow hustlers: “When you stand up for yourself, you stand up for all women. So lead by example, know your values, own your confidence, and don’t be apologetic for who you are and what you want to achieve.” #louderthanwords #readysetjo … . . #aberlour #aberlourwhisky #whiskylover #whiskyadvocate #whiskytasting #whiskylife #whiskyblogger #scotch #sevenfiftydaily #totc #whiskymagazine #scotchwhisky #singlemaltscotch #liqpic #50bestbars #worldsbestbars #greenwichvillage #thespaniard #pernodricard #womenwhowhiskey #womenwhowhisky #womeninhospitality #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness #womenshistorymonth

A post shared by Joanna Lin 🦉#ReadySetJo (@joanna.lin) on Mar 8, 2020 at 3:51pm PDT

Joanna Lin is a cocktail connoisseur, photographer, and artist. Her feed includes a balanced combination of feel-good and politically driven content. Expect entertaining posts, such as this animation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drinking a Negroni, and mixology action shots. More recently, Lin has also shared Black Lives Matter protest photos and drawings.

@cocktailbandits

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Our first in-person event since the lockdown would involve Tequila, of course. 🥃 Today is #NationalTequilaDay and we are celebrating with @patron by hosting a pop-up at @tacoboychs from 4PM to 6PM. Come say, ‘Hi’ and try our cocktail of the day, recipe listed below: ‘Blacker the Berry’ 1.5 oz of Patron Blanco 1 oz of BlackBerry Purée 🍇 Jamaican Bitters Limeade @drinkhooch Garnish: Sage leaf & Blackberries 🌱 Add Patron and blackberry puree to mixing tin full of ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into chilled glass. Carefully add Limeade soda until glass is full. Lovingly add sage and blackberry garnish. #GentleLadySips 💃🏽🍹✨ Photo by: @tacoboychs #cocktailbandits #cheers #celebrate #curlyladieswhotalkcocktailsdaily #southernlibationist #tequila #tequilacocktail #agave #willtravelforbooze #patron #blackberry #limeade #drinkhooch #hooch #curls #curlsandcocktails #cocktailsdaily #dailycocktails #smiles #popup #tacoboychs #wearecharleston #charlestonsc #tequiladay #authors #holyspiritschs

A post shared by Johnny & Neka (@cocktailbandits) on Jul 24, 2020 at 1:53pm PDT

Charleston mixologists Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves are the “Cocktail Bandits.” Their feed is full of drinks inspo, tasting videos, and more. Their book, “Holy Spirits!”, teaches readers about Charleston cocktail culture.

@thegrandiosebartender

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For those of you who don’t personally know me, my name is Anthony Bates and (I think) I am more than a person who slings cocktails! I’m currently taking over @liquor’s Instagram today so you can find me there shooting the s***! Besides perfecting my Mai Tai – I’m really into reading, music, and definitely art… I love to see people be creative and express themselves artistically! I’m a introvert at times so I like to express myself through different forms of creativity wether I’m the creator or in collaboration with someone else. Here’s me on NYE at @undercote with a cocktail by @beaub.knowin …..I felt like Super Fly this day lmao… I hope everyone is having a great 4th and enjoying themselves! Illustration by: @jenchiascreative

A post shared by Anthony Bates (@thegrandiosebartender) on Jul 4, 2020 at 11:11am PDT

Harlem local Anthony Bates is a private bartender and a mixologist at The Polo Bar in New York. His bio reads “Heavy Drinker, Heavy Thinker,” and his feed reflects this, with bright recipes, fun illustrations, and educational captions.

@theweekendmixologist

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– A P P L E    W O O D 1½ oz Apple Brandy ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Maple syrup Top with @sanpellegrinodrinksus Tonica Oakwood Add all ingredients except the Tonica to a shaking tin and then add ice. Shake well and strain over ice into a Collins glass. Top with Tonica Oakwood and garnish with fresh apple slices. – I had so much fun back in January on location in New York with @sanpellegrinodrinksus . We are excited to announce the launch of their new mixers! Here’s a recipe I created to feature the dry and spiced flavors of their delicious Tonica Oakwood. Cheers friends! . #AppleWood #SanPellegrino #TonicaOakwood #SanPellegrinoSparklingDrinks #TimeForTaste Sponsored Ad

A post shared by Barlow | Weekend Mixologist (@theweekendmixologist) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:35am PDT

Barlow Gilmore makes and photographs creative libations that are almost too pretty to drink. This dedicated mixologist even carves his own ice!

@whats.marisa.drinking

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It’s National Tequila Day and I’m celebrating with this deliciousness! Salud! 🌺 GINGERED BLOOD 🌺 45ml Tequila Reposado @casamigos 15ml Ginger Liqueur @thekingsginger 30ml Lime Juice 20ml homemade Blood Orange syrup Garnish with Mint, Flowers & Blood Orange 🌿🌺❤️ #whatsmarisadrinking #thecocktaildreamteam #liqpic #libations #imbibe #cocktailpic #cocktailrecipe #instacocktail #drinkstagram #mixology #garnishgame #classicocktail #drink #drinkpic #drinkup #goldcoastcocktails #goldcoastlife #myfavouritecocktail #booze #craftcocktails #drinkporn #cocktailhour #drinking #mixologist #tequila #nationaltequiladay #tequiladay2020

A post shared by What’s Marisa Drinking (@whats.marisa.drinking) on Jul 23, 2020 at 2:37pm PDT

Marisa’s feed, full of rainbow cocktails, is the definition of #Instagrammable. The Australian drinks creator posts recipes that are colorful, garnished to perfection, and simple enough to make at home.

@thecocktailsnob_

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I fully intended to just select a few of my favorites from my 📸 @shoottphotos session a few weeks ago. But they were all so good lol. I just couldn’t decide. So I bought all 146 of them lol. So if you see a couple hundred pictures of me in the same outfit in the same location, just mind your business, mmkay? 😂😂😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @amcrommett

A post shared by Camille | Cocktail Blogger (@thecocktailsnob_) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:00am PDT

Though she’s a self-proclaimed cocktail “snob,” Camille’s page is fun and approachable. She’s a New York-based cocktail writer and happy-hour enthusiast (she even created the hashtag #happyhourathome), and her feed is full of exciting cocktail recipes and helpful advice for home bartenders.

@bon_vivantito

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Turn up for Tiki 🍹🥥🍌🍍. It has been blazing hot here on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and all I want to do is crush tropical cocktails. But, honestly, it’s just one of those genres of drinks that always taste better at the bar – usually because I don’t have a pebble ice machine at home (yes, it does matter). . Lately, I’ve been making some Mai Tais with @denizenrum Merchant’s Reserve, @smallhandfoods orgeat, fresh lime, and dry curaçao. That’s as complex as it gets, but it’s well worth it. . Who has some easy tiki cocktails that they have developed at home worth sharing? I’m looking for some new flavors 👌🏽🍹.

A post shared by Tyler Zielinski (@bon_vivantito) on Jul 10, 2020 at 9:54am PDT

Tyler Zielinski is a mixologist and drinks writer. He’s contributed many classic and original cocktails to the VinePair recipe library, and his Instagram feed is full of beautifully photographed cocktails and helpful how-to videos.

@danmagro

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✨"Tartlet" 🍓 1.5oz Reposado // 3 Strawberries, muddled // 2oz Lemon Juice // 0.5oz Lime Juice // 1oz Simple Syrup // Pinch of Salt // Brut Sparkling Wine // Sour Candy Rope, for garnish⁣ on a @rawrutes tree pick of course!⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ Petite but with a sucker of a sour punch! I was obsessed with sour candies when I was younger and wanted to emulate that mother pucker of a smack when you take that first bite…but boozy.⁣⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ #contest #supercall #mixology #cocktailporn #happyhour #cocktails #bartender #drinks #bartenderlife #craftcocktails #imbibegram #libations #liqpic #eeeeeats #drinkporn #eaterla #california #foodandwine #fwx #buzzfeast #bareaders #thekitchn #delish #boozytalk #BAReaders #FeedFeed #drinkstagram #tequila #sourpunch @sourpunchcandy @thefeedfeed.cocktails

A post shared by Dan Magro (@danmagro) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:51am PDT

Dan Magro is a West Hollywood-based mixologist, host of Sip&Stream, and author of “Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.” His cocktails are bright, fun, and always topped with impressive garnishes.

@apartment_bartender

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Hey, you look thirsty 😛 throw some drink recs you’re craving in the comments and I’ll mix you up something in my IG stories later today! Lesssssssss get it! 🕺🏽👇🏽 #ApartmentBartender

A post shared by Elliott | Apartment Bartender (@apartment_bartender) on Jul 14, 2020 at 1:31pm PDT

Elliott, an apartment bartender and cocktail recipe developer, has a feed full of colorful recipes and more. Check out his highlights for tips on everything from using bitters in cocktails to building a cocktail book library

@ivymix

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I really really miss @leyendabk and on days like today with May just around the corner I miss our patio the most. May has always been our biggest month with the weather being perfect combined with our anniversary and Cinco de Mayo. This year we were going to do a huge party for our five ( 5️⃣❗️) year anniversary as well as my book launch. Instead we won’t. Instead, rather than being in Leyenda’s backyard mixing up drinks and hanging out with the whole neighborhood, I will just post them on social media. Like this one— featured in my book with link in BIO!—Cereza Picante: With this drink, I wanted to create an exceptionally fruit-forward fall-like sour that highlighted spice and smoke to compliment its fruity notes. The result is what its name advertises: one spicy cherry. 1 oz Jalapeño @siembraspirits Valles blanco tequila ½ oz @delmagueymezcal Vida ¾ oz @cherryheering ¾ oz lime juice ¼ oz simple syrup Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherry flag. . Photo by @Shannonshootscocktails

A post shared by Ivy Mix (@ivymix) on Apr 29, 2020 at 11:27am PDT

New York-based Ivy Mix is an author, bar owner, and drinks educator. Mix is the owner of Leyenda — a Latin cocktail bar in Brooklyn — and the author of “Spirits of Latin America,” a cocktail book full of diverse Latin American cocktail recipes. Follow her for educational Instagram lives, cocktail recipes, and more.

@holycityhandcraft

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The face you make when your 23 month old son walks into your super serious, ice cutting shoot and furiously waves at you👋🏽 while shouting “HIIII DADAAAAAA” – at the top of his lungs. . But hey… it made for a semi decent/authentic smiling photo. God I love that kid.

A post shared by miguel | HANDCRAFT (@holycityhandcraft) on Jul 9, 2020 at 6:25pm PDT

Based in Charleston, S.C., Miguel is a drinks creator and photographer. His feed is full of fancy yet approachable recipes you’ll want to recreate again and again. He’s also an expert cocktail party host and ice carver.

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