Tony abou-Ganim is the modern mixologist.
Tony Abou-Ganim is a world-renowned bar professional and beverage consultant, known for his pioneering contributions to mixology. He has appeared on national TV shows like TODAY and Iron Chef America, where he is a three-time champion. Tony is the author of The Modern Mixologist and Vodka Distilled and has hosted both virtual and in-person cocktail-making demonstrations, as well as the Fine Living series Raising the Bar.
His mixology journey began at Michigan’s Brass Rail Bar and led to groundbreaking roles at iconic venues such as San Francisco’s Balboa Café and Bellagio Las Vegas, where he helped launch the beverage program in 1998, taking the beverage industry to new heights. He is the managing partner at Libertine Social inside Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, and collaborates with the team at Royal Caribbean to develop innovative beverage programs for their newest ships.
Tony’s collaborations include Caesars Palace, T-Mobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, Lumen Field in Seattle, just to name a few, and he is a partner at Highlands Steakhouse in Detroit, where he contributes to the beverage program. As a U.S. Bartenders Guild ambassador, Tony focuses on bar training, product education, and cocktail development, frequently presenting at top food and wine festivals.
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TalkShopLive
Join Tony on TalkShopLive as he shares everything you need to know for upping your mixology game at home including bar tools and how to use them, the right glass for the right drink, spirits, garnishes, bitters and more! You will shake, muddle and stir some classic and TAG originals! Show dates coming soon.
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The Helen David Relief Fund (HDRF) assists those in the bar industry who are fighting breast cancer, and other forms of cancer, with the dignity and courage exemplified by the fund’s namesake — a pioneer in the bar industry herself.
In the first two years of this great event we, with our generous sponsors and attendees, have raised nearly $50,000 for The Helen David Relief Fund. We are planning our biggest and greatest event yet for 2024. Thanks you all for your support.
Plan an Event with Tony
Looking to elevate your next event? Collaborate with Tony Abou-Ganim, the Modern Mixologist, for an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs.
Whether you’re building team camaraderie, showcasing a new brand or reigniting excitement around an existing one, educating your bar and service staff with world-class insights, Tony brings his decades of expertise and infectious passion for mixology to every event. From hands-on cocktail crafting to inspiring demonstrations, Tony creates memorable, engaging, and impactful experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Let’s create something extraordinary together.
Making great cocktails with tony
Want to master cocktail-making from a top expert? Tony, selected for his expertise at Bellagio Las Vegas, shares techniques, tools, and tips used across the resort’s 22 bars in his free video series: ‘Making Great Cocktails@Home
Bar Tools instructional
Discover the inspiration behind Tony’s exclusive line of bar tools as he addresses the million-dollar question: “shaken or stirred?” Gain insider tips and techniques for crafting exceptional cocktails from one of the world’s most renowned bar professionals.