• Source: Chris McMillian

      • Chris McMillian is a New Orleans bartender and a co-founder of the Museum of the American Cocktail. Imbibe Magazine mentioned McMillian as one of the top 25 most influential cocktail personalities of the last century.
      McMillian, a fourth generation bartender, has been the chief bartender at several New Orleans bars, including the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans and Bar UnCommon. As a cocktail historian, McMillian is known for telling stories or reciting drink-themed poetry while making drinks. McMillian has been mentioned in magazines such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and has been a public speaker at institutions such as the Smithsonian.
      He previously worked as the chief bartender at Kingfish. In addition to bartending, he and his wife, Laura, present cocktail seminars.
      In February 2016 McMillan opened Revel in Mid-City New Orleans.


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      Further reading


      Johnson, Pableaux (May 2, 2007). "And Now, a Sip of History: The Mint Julep, Personified". The New York Times. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
      "At Revel, legendary barman Chris McMillian builds his own home". NOLA.com. May 12, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
      Fiegl, Amanda (February 24, 2009). "Did New Orleans Invent the Cocktail?". Smithsonian. Retrieved January 28, 2017.


      External links


      Videos of McMillian making drinks
      2011 interview
      2009 interview with Imbibe
      an interview with McMillian on poetry and the mint julip
      2013interview with NOLA Eaters
      Tales of the Cocktail Archived 2014-05-18 at the Wayback Machine
      founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail
      bio on Cocktail Bar
      25 Most Influential Cocktail Personalities

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