BITTERED SLING WELCOMES ACCLAIMED AUTHOR AND BARTENDER JIM MEEHAN TO VANCOUVER FOR TWO EXCLUSIVE GATHERINGS

On the heels of his newest book release, “Meehan’s Bartender Manual” is the modern-day resource for all bar professionals and at home enthusiasts

Bittered Sling is proud to welcome bartending legend, JIM MEEHAN (Author and owner of PDT Cocktail Bar, NYC) to Vancouver for two exclusive gatherings on his “Meehan’s Bartender Manual” booktour. Why not get that special bartender or cocktail lover on your list the gift of expertise? A wonderful once in a lifetime opportunity awaits. 

“Meehan’s Bartender Manual is acclaimed mixologist Jim Meehan’s magnum opus-and the first book of the modern era to explain the bar industry from the inside out. With chapters that mix cocktail history with professional insights from experts all over the world, this deep dive covers it all: bar design, menu development, spirits production, drink mixing techni9ue, the craft of service, the art of hospitality, and more. The book also includes recipes for 100 cocktails culled from the classic canon and Meehan’s own storied career. Each recipe reveals why Meehan makes these drinks the way he does, offering unprecedented access to a top bartender’s creative process. Whether you’re a professional looking to take your career to the next level or an enthusiastic amateur interested in understanding the how and why of mixology, Meehan’s Bartender Manual is the definitive guide.” – Penguin Random House, Press Release, 2017. 

Bittered Sling will host two events with Jim, co-sponsored by World Class Canada. See below, the details for each event, and how to purchase a ticket:

Sun., Jan. 07 2018 | 1:30-3:30p | Royal Dinette | 905 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver (TRADE ONLY)
Bartender Seminar & Book Signing – tickets $75.00 CAD (eventbrite link)

Attendees will join a very small and intimate group, led by Jim Meehan (author, and owner of New York’s PDT Bar), with inspired discussions around the launch of his newest book, “Meehan’s Bartender Manual”, and insights from the last two decades Meehan spent in some of the most acclaimed bars. Jim’s previous book – PDT – features an important database of recipes, both old and new, a staple for any professional bartender’s library. During the session, World Class Global Cocktailian & Co-proprietor of Bittered Sling –  Lauren Mote – will moderate a special Q&A, while World Class 2017 Global Winner, Kaitlyn Stewart, and World Class Canada 2014 Winner, Grant Sceney, provide guests with delicious cocktails to sip on, featuring the Bittered Sling Bitters and World Class Reserve Brands. With your ticket purchase, a brand-new copy of “Meehan’s Bartender Manual” is provided for each guest, with an opportunity for a one-on-one chat with Jim, and book signing. This session is open to bartenders only. Two cocktails and some light snacks will be provided.

Sun., Jan. 07 2018 | 6:30-8:30p | Royal Dinette | 905 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver (CONSUMER ONLY)
Enthusiast & Consumer Seminar with Book Signing – tickets $75.00 CAD (eventbrite link)

Attendees will join a very small and intimate group, led by Jim Meehan (author, and owner of New York’s PDT Bar), with inspired discussions around the launch of his newest book, “Meehan’s Bartender Manual”, and insights from the last two decades Meehan spent in some of the most acclaimed bars. Jim’s previous book – PDT – features an important database of recipes, both old and new, a staple for any home bartender’s library. During the session, World Class Global Cocktailian & Co-proprietor of Bittered Sling –  Lauren Mote – will moderate a special Q&A, while World Class 2017 Global Winner, Kaitlyn Stewart, and World Class Canada 2014 Winner, Grant Sceney, provide guests with delicious cocktails to sip on, featuring the Bittered Sling Bitters and World Class Reserve Brands. With your ticket purchase, a brand-new copy of “Meehan’s Bartender Manual” is provided for each guest, with an opportunity for a one-on-one chat with Jim, and book signing. Two cocktails and some light snacks will be provided.

What people are saying about “Meehan’s Bartender Manual” (from Penguin Random House’s Press Release, 2017):

“A comprehensive and meticulous insight into what it takes to be a bartender today. No stone left unturned, this book is an instant classic for anyone who’s ever enjoyed a cocktail.”

-RENE REDZEPI, head chef and co-owner of Noma

“When I look back at the many wonderful experiences I’ve had with Jim Meehan, I remember the cocktails being exceptional, and how welcome he and his team always made me feel. He understands service and hospitality as well as any bartender I’ve ever met. In this definitive bartender’s guide, Meehan gives us recipes for his cocktails, but also the recipe for how to graciously serve them- articulating his intuition, and teaching all of us the importance of genuine hospitality and how to fully realize it in the culture of our establishments.”

-WILL GUIDARA, restaurateur at Eleven Madison Park, The NoMad, and Made Nice

“Jim Meehan is a cocktail warrior and a zen master of hospitality whose fealty to perfect drinks and impeccable service has made his PDT bar world famous. Now this service-industry samurai is spilling all his secrets in Meehan’s Bartender Manual, an Art of War not just for bartenders but also for bar owners and managers. If you read Meehan’s book and your saloon isn’t a smashing success, it’s your own damn fault.”

-JEFF “BEACH BUM” BERRY, author of Potions of the Caribbean and owner of Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

ABOUT JIM MEEHAN | Jim is a renowned bartender and author of The PDT Cocktail Book. He worked at some of New York City’s most revered restaurants and bars, including Gramercy Tavern and Pegu Club, before opening the James Beard Award-winning bar PDT in 2007. In addition to writing for Tasting Table, Lucky Peach, and Sommelier Journal, Meehan served as an editor for Food & Wine magazine’s annual cocktail book and Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide. He and his family reside in Portland, OR, where he runs the consulting firm Mixography, Inc.