Alcademics

08/06/2026

Talking about Tonic again!

https://sf.nerdnite.com/2026/07/24/caving-101-gin-tonics-photographing-the-whole-internet/

08/04/2026

Come take a San Francisco Cocktail and Bar History Tour with me! Almost every weekend or by appointment.

08/03/2026

Making gift bags for corporate water tasting classes I am teaching this week.

07/27/2026

Water Tasting Classes in San Francisco: Learn why water tastes the way it does - dissolved solids, pH, and the like - and taste about 20 different bottled still and sparkling waters from all around the world!

Next Classes: Saturday August 22, Tuesday August 25.

07/24/2026

Not by me but relevant to my interests:

https://tastecooking.com/mineral-water-gets-the-silent-treatment/?

There’s great water, water everywhere, but nobody seems to care. Let’s change that now.

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

Come see me talk about bugs during Tales of the Cocktail!

We’re thrilled to welcome back Camper English to our BCI’s Maison du Terroir at Tales of the Cocktail!

One of the highlights of our Tales week is back, and we couldn’t be more excited to host another unforgettable lunch and discussion with one of the drinks industry’s most respected voices.

Join award-winning journalist, author, and cocktail historian Camper English for “Bugs & Booze”—a fascinating exploration of the insects, botanicals, and historical discoveries that have shaped some of the world’s most iconic spirits and aperitifs. From juniper and quinine to wormwood and phylloxera, this promises to be an engaging journey through the stories behind what we drink.

Even better, guests will enjoy delicious cocktails featuring Suze, Boomsma, St-Raphaël, Antique Pelinkovac, and Gabriel Boudier, along with the opportunity to build their own cocktail while enjoying great conversation and a fantastic lunch.

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 1133 Margaret Place, New Orleans

Seating is limited.
To RSVP, please email [email protected].

A huge thank you to Camper English for partnering with us once again. We can’t wait to welcome friends from across the spirits industry for what promises to be one of the most entertaining and educational events of Tales of the Cocktail 2026.

07/06/2026

You can do a lot with rum, lime, and sugar.

How San Francisco's Long Weekend creates six serving options for each of the classic and three flavored Daiquiris: 24 cocktails from four bases. Efficient!

06/29/2026

Attending Tales of the Cocktail? Consider coming to my seminar on Tuesday.

06/24/2026

I wrote about dirty drinks beyond the Martini. Link in first comment.