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Hemingway Cocktails Around Town in DC
In February Philip Greene, Co-Founder of the Museum of the American Cocktail, showcased his new book To Have and Have Another – A Hemingway Cocktail Companion around town in Washington, DC. On February 21 Phil presented his book at Union … Continue reading
To Have and Have Another – A Hemingway Cocktail Companion, Astor Center, NYC
On Friday, December 14 Philip Greene presented a 90-minute seminar in support of his recently-published book, To Have and Have Another – A Hemingway Cocktail Companion. This sold-out event covered the life and times of the great novelist Ernest Hemingway, focusing … Continue reading
MOTAC Hosts 5th Annual Holiday Cocktail Seminar in DC
On December 11 at the Warehouse Theater in Washington, DC, the Museum of the American Cocktail assembled five of DC’s most reputable bartenders to present guests with their own holiday-themed cocktail creations. The evening featured Adam Bernbach, Aris Noble, Bryan … Continue reading
Drinking with Hemingway – An Evening With Author Philip Greene
“Don’t bother with churches, government buildings or city squares; if you want to know about a culture, spend a night in its bars.” –Ernest Hemingway “When you work hard all day with your head and know you must work again … Continue reading
Cocktails of the Silver Screen at the National Museum of American History
On July 11 the Museum of the American Cocktail teamed up with Smithsonian Associates at the National Museum of American History to celebrate “Cocktails of the Silver Screen.” Philip Greene, Cofounder of MOTAC, was joined by some of DC’s finest … Continue reading
South of the Border: Cocktails from Warmer Climes
On May 14 Bourbon Steak restaurant, located in the Four Seasons Hotel in historic Georgetown in Washington, DC, hosted the Museum of the American Cocktail for a “South of the Border” cocktail seminar. The event was presented by esteemed DC … Continue reading
“On the Town” with Dale DeGroff in Washington, DC
On April 12 the Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC) hosted Dale DeGroff, a.k.a. “King Cocktail,” at the Warehouse Theater in Washington, DC where he performed his “On the Town: A Tribute to Bars, Speaks, and Legendary Saloons,” incorporating tales … Continue reading
Vodka Classics with Phil Greene
On Tuesday, April 20 Phil Greene of MOTAC led a seminar titled “Vodka Classics” at the Warehouse Theater in Washington, DC. Guests were treated to five different vodka cocktails prepared by the staff of The Passenger, led by co-owner Derek … Continue reading
Cocktails of the Lost Generation – Paris in the 1920s
On Tuesday, February 21, the historic Tabard Inn hosted a “Cocktails of the Lost Generation” cocktail seminar, presented by the Museum of the American Cocktail. Chantal Tseng and Philip Greene presented a slate of great drinks that were popular in … Continue reading
History of US Whiskey Seminar with Dr. Dennis Pogue
“I would beg leave to suggest the propriety of erecting Public Distilleries in different States. The benefits arising from moderate use of strong Liquour, have been experienced in All Armies, and are not to be disputed.” George Washington 1777 On … Continue reading
