| Tuesday, July 15, 2008 |
| Education: Ted Haigh, aka Dr. Cocktail |
Ted Haigh, better known as Dr. Cocktail, is one of the world's foremost experts on the history, lore and preparation of mixed drinks. Dr. Cocktail will be preparing libations for our welcome reception and Saturday night celebration. He'll also be offering a seminar on "10 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails."
When Mr. Haigh slips the surly bonds of the workaday world, he transforms into Dr. Cocktail, a sort of super hero whose secret powers include Dewey Decimal System mastery, old bookstore/antique shop/flea market/yard sale/auction/liquor store/bar search prowess, bookworm magnifying glass wielding, and a muscular liver. He (meaning I) first revealed this heroic persona as the cocktails & spirits maven for America Online and later as co-proprietor of CocktailDB.com, The Internet Cocktail Database, a comprehensive online encyclopedia of mixed drink recipes, reference work, barware, and ingredients; catalogued, defined, and depicted. He is also the author of the book "Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails."
In 2004, he was profiled by MaxFunCon speaker John Hodgman for the New York Times Magazine. Said profile is available here.Labels: Education |
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