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Natasha David

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Natasha David
Born1985 (age 38–39)
Germany
Occupation(s)Bartender
Author
Known forNitecap bar
Cocktail recipes

Natasha David is a German-born American bartender, mixologist, and author. In 2014, David opened the critically acclaimed cocktail bar Nitecap on New York's Lower East Side.[1][2][3] David has also competed on Iron Chef America.[4] In 2022, David authored the cocktail recipe book Drink Lightly.[5][6][7][3] Her cocktail recipes have been featured in many publications and books, such as New York Times, Bon Appetit, and The Essential Cocktail Book.[8] David has also been awarded as Zagat's 30 under 30, Eater's Bartender of the Year, StarChef's Rising Star, and Imbibe Bartender of the Year.[8] Her consultancy company You & Me Cocktail is responsible for notable projects such as Paul Sevigny’s Baby Grand and the revamp of Pravda‘s cocktail program.

Early career

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Born in Germany, David moved to New York City at 18 and began bartending. She took on bartending roles at Woodsen & Ford, Danny MeyersMaialino, Keith McNally's Pullino's, Maison Premiere, Mayahuel, and Donna before opening Nitecap with Alex Day and David Kaplan.[8]

Publications featuring her recipes

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Journals

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  • New York Times
  • Wine & Spirits Magazine
  • Bon Appetit
  • Nylon
  • Vogue
  • PUNCH
  • Playboy
  • Food & Wine
  • Imbibe
  • GQ
  • Details and Travel & Leisure

Books

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  • Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine World's Best-Kept Secret, with Cocktails and Recipes by Talia Baiocchi (2014)
  • Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes by Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau (2016)
  • Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas by Brad Thomas Parsons (2016)
  • The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks with 150 Recipes by Megan Krigbaum (2017)
  • Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan (2018)
  • Session Cocktails: Low-Alcohol Drinks for Any Occasion by Drew Lazor (2018)
  • Nightcap: More than 40 Cocktails to Close Out Any Evening by Kara Newman (2018)
  • Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons (2019)
  • The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido (2021)
  • Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails: Mixed Drinks for the Golden Age of Agave by Robert Simonson (2021)
  • Drink Lightly by Natasha David (2022)

Awards and recognitions

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  • Zagat’s 2014 30 Under 30
  • Eaters 2014 New York Bartender of the Year
  • Eaters 2014 National Bartender of the Year
  • 2015 Star Chefs Rising Star
  • Imbibe Magazine’s 2020 Bartender of the Year


References

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  1. ^ Simonson, Robert (13 October 2014). "A Shot and a Beer: The Boilermaker Stages a Comeback". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Nitecap – Lower East Side – New York". The Infatuation. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Make This Glittery Sherry Slushie for Your Next Summer Party". Thrillist. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 60's Meal". Food Network. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  5. ^ Simonson, Robert (31 March 2022). "A Shuttered Bar's Low-Alcohol Drinks Live On in a New Book". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  6. ^ Newman, Kara (6 April 2022). "Light, Sparkly Cocktails at Home: Expert Tips for the Best Spring Drinking". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Summer Parties with Nicole A. Taylor, Natasha David and Patric Richardson". www.splendidtable.org. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  8. ^ a b c "Natasha David". Epicurious. Condé Nast. Retrieved 8 August 2022.