About this episode

Toby Maloney and Emma Janzen discuss the fundamentals of classic cocktails and their new book, exploring techniques and personal palate trust for home enthusiasts.

Join us for a conversation with the James Beard Award-winning duo behind the new book, The Cocktail Sessions: Toby Maloney, award-winning bartender, and acclaimed author Emma Janzen. Toby draws on decades behind the bar to break down the fundamentals of classic cocktails, from the Daiquiri and Old Fashioned to the Negroni and beyond, revealing how small adjustments in balance, texture, temperature, and technique can transform an everyday staple into something truly memorable. Emma brings her signature clarity and storytelling to the discussion, explaining how their collaborative process distills professional wisdom into pages that feel like sitting down for a session with a master bartender. Together, they explore why there is no single right way to make a great Martini or Mai Tai, and how home enthusiasts can learn to trust their own palates. Tune in for a masterclass in classic cocktails that is equal parts education, inspiration, and pure joy. Link to book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757701/the-classic-cocktail-sessions-by-toby-maloney-and-emma-janzen/ Free Perfect Puree Samples: https://perfectpuree.com/bal ____________________________________ Join us every…

People in this episode

Host: Erick Castro

Guests: Toby Maloney, Emma Janzen

Topics covered

• classic cocktails
• cocktail fundamentals
• mixology techniques
• home bartending
• collaborative process
• cocktail storytelling

Keywords

• cocktails
• mixology
• Daiquiri
• Old Fashioned
• Negroni
• Martini
• Mai Tai
• cocktail book
• bartending

Sponsors

Perfect Puree

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Perfect Puree, Penguin Random House

Books & works: The Cocktail Sessions

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