Get the featured cocktail recipe: Good Ol' Time Derek’s passion for history and making cocktails intersect in his recently released book, “Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World.” As a self-proclaimed “history buff,” he takes us on a journey through American history by way of the cocktail's birth, rise, fall, and eventual resurrection which makes us oh so thirsty (and smarter, too). As a leader in the classic cocktail movement, he is truly a guru on the history and culture of spirits and drinks. Derek travels the world teaching seminars on the importance of alcohol and how it has helped shape our society. He is also a co-owner of Drink Company which is the force behind the award-winning Columbia Room and PUB, a rotating pop-up bar that acts as the backdrop for their thematic concepts such as Miracle on 7th Street, Cherry Blossom, Game of Thrones and currently, Levels Unlocked. Oh, what fun! Want more of more? Peruse our library of libations and create your own craft cocktail. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show!