Our Mission
This is not your mom’s food blog. Pocket Bar Guide is for every aspiring home bartender, or for the seasoned professional aiming to refine and extend their craft.
With a traditionalist mindset that leans heavily on a drink’s provenance, Pocket Bar Guide does not ignore history. Recipes are given and archived in their purest form, celebrating the intentions of the original creators — but we encourage experimentation based on the drinker’s preference. Modifications are always noted. Histories of liqueurs, spirits, and more are cited from any available source material when possible.
Straight from the shakers of veteran Los Angeles bartenders and penned by award-winning writers, PBG offers everything you need to make drinks that impress.
Every word on this website is written and edited by humans, and all drinks are made and tested by a real bartender.
Head Bar Expert
Christian Stutzman serves as head barkeep for Pocket Bar Guide. Christian has helmed bars in Michelin-recognized restaurants, and he spends his nights perfecting and inventing cocktails.
Writing and Editorial Team
Morgan Sliff is a writer, editor, journalist and content strategist with work in major publications. She manages writing teams for large websites and loves a good gin drink.
Mark McDermott is an award-winning writer and editor, and keeper of the Whiskey House. He’s on a lifelong quest in search of the best Mezcal on earth.
Lauren Stepp is a lifestyle journalist from the Appalachian Mountains. She writes about everything from 5th-generation apple farmers to mixed-media artists, with work in publications across the country. Lauren loves to drink whiskey and mountain bike.
Contact Us
Imbibe with us anytime — reach out to [email protected].