Melissa Brooke
Mixologist
Melissa Brooke is a Beverage Director, menu consultant and mixologist who has worked for a variety of noteworthy New York City restaurants, bars & nightlife venues. Inspired by the ethereal arts, she elevates flavor profiles in crafting cocktails by using plants, flowers, herbs and spices to reflect themes such as astrology, astro-herbology, the oracle & mysticism. She has worked with various notable liquor brands on cocktail development and has been featured in a variety of trade publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Vine Pair, Time Out New York & the New York Post, as well as on NBC's New York Live. She was lovingly dubbed the in-house “Spirit Whisperer” during her 3 year residency at the beloved Michelin starred Musket Room. Melissa currently teaches cocktail classes and passionately curates magical events through her company, Divine Spirits.
Experiences
Smoky, Sour, and Herb-y
One night. A whole spectrum of cocktail flavors. Start with a smoky, truffle oil Mezcal cocktail, shake your way through a classic Whiskey Sour, and finish your night with a fruity and herbaceous Mezcal and Bergamot Liqueur cocktail perfect for any Spring / Summer evening.
Tropical Fruits Mixology
Shake, muddle and stir the fruits of the tropics! From a passionfruit-champagne spritz, to a fresh Summer Kiwi Vodka sipper, and a Coconut-Matcha Rum cocktail, you'll never think of fruity drinks the same way again.
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Reviews
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We really enjoyed having Melissa last night and having her teach us all on how to make different types of margaritas. She is very personable which makes it great in getting the team involved and answered all the questions asked. Thank you Melissa.
Mercedes Martinez
May 15, 2024
Melissa was amazing. She had such knowledge and made the entire experience so much fun. This was the perfect night
Nicholas Iannuzzi
Apr 26, 2024
Melissa was fabulous! She was very entertaining and a great teacher! Everyone walked away with a great foundation to start making their own cocktails!
Paula Burke
Feb 12, 2024