Mixology
For me, creating cocktails and experimenting with flavor profiles, techniques, glassware, and garnishes is just another medium for creative expression. In 2023, I earned my certificate in Bartending & Mixology 1. Some of friends say I am doing things that most do when they are in their college years -- cheers to that! A nod to Death & Co below, as they inspire me and many mixologists, and its been a treat to have been to all four of their locations.

My faves include: | Spirits - bourbon & rye | Beer - Belgian ales | Wine - Côtes du Rhône.
Below are some of my original creations and original names. And, truly joyful for me is to serve guests at bars/restaurants or at home. Cheers!

| Avail for Private-Events in Los Angeles |
Love to chat about private events you or groups you know may be hosting. I can help plan cocktails and craft unique creations paired to the host's theme, food, etc. Ping me: prag.shah@mac.com

"To those who shun the night, we tip our hat.
To those who shine after dusk, we offer a warm embrace.
Welcome to the new golden age." 
  -- Death & Co bar lounge / craft mixology 'institution' 

/ ingredients / casa noble reposado, cognac, peychaud bitters, walnut bitters, absinthe-rinsed glass.
/ glass / fancy coupe
/ garnish / lemon peel

/ ingredients / old tom brown gin, fleur d'orange flower water, angostura bitters, demerara syrup, light tonic

/ glass / lowball
/ garnish / rosemary sprig + juniper berries

./ ingredients / nolet gin, campari, coconut water, simple syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice, egg whites
/ glass / fancy coupe
/ garnish / cape gooseberry

/ ingredients / michter's bourbon, campari, sweet vermouth, velvet falernum, black walnut bitters; absinthe-rinsed glass
/ glass / nick & nora
/ garnish / orange peel

/ ingredients / japanese tagouchi whiskey, sweet vermouth, ginger liquor, yuzu juice, soy sauce
/ glass / cocktail
/ garnish / dried sea-salted seaweed

/ ingredients / xyz
/ glass/ xyz
/ garnish / xyz

/ ingredients / el tesoro silver tequila, fresh lime juice, apricot liquor, hibiscus flower syrup
/ glass / coupe
/ garnish / candied edible hibiscus flower

/ ingredients / connemara irish whisky, kahlua, chocolate bitters, orange bitters, lightly cherry-chip smoked
/ glass / nick & nora
/ garnish / orange peel

/ ingredients / drumshambo gunpowder Irish gin, green chartreuse, ciroc grape vodka, luxardo syrup, clarified lime juice, lavender bitters
/ glass / nick & nora
/ garnish / dried-lime wheel

/ ingredients / casa noble reposado, 12-yr tawny port, canton liquor, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, angostura bitters
/ glass / nick & nora
/ garnish / persian blue salt + dried lime

/ ingredients / pisco liquer, lime juice, grand marnier,  canton liquor, egg whites.
/ glass / nick & nora
/ garnish / dried orange peels

/ ingredients / Chef Kristen Kish's
kumquat-rose-ginger shoju, plymouth gin, antica vermouth, campari
/ glass / nick & nora
/ garnish / flamed lemon peel