When American Feast needs expert advice on cocktails we turn to our long time friends Gary and Mardee Regan. These two truly ardent spirits are recognized cocktail connoisseurs, spirit experts, and authors, as well as bartending and restaurant consultants.

The two of them are spirits and cocktail freaks who have authored some books and written lots of magazine articles. They take their subjects very seriously, but when they're not working they enjoy well-crafted cocktails and fine distilled spirits in the same manner as most other folk.

ArdentSpirits.com is the web site for Gary and Mardee. Of course, the site is loaded with great original cocktail recipes. Visit the site and sign up for the Ardent Spirits e-letter to really stay on top of happenings in the world of spirits and mixology. We always look forward to opening a new issue. The writing is infused with such wit and good humor that just reading it lifts our spirits!

To visit Gary & Mardee’s web site go to: Ardent Spirits

To purchase one of Gary & Mardee’s wonderful books go to:

1. The Bartender's Best Friend: A Complete Guide to Cocktails, Martinis, and Mixed Drinks by Mardee Regan

2. The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft by Gary Regan