Natasha David
Natasha David | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Bartender Author |
| Known for | Nitecap 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
[edit]Born in Germany, David moved to New York City at 18 and began bartending. She took on bartending roles at Woodsen & Ford, Danny Meyers’ Maialino, Keith McNally's Pullino's, Maison Premiere, Mayahuel, and Donna before opening Nitecap with Alex Day and David Kaplan.[8]
Publications featuring her recipes
[edit]Journals
[edit]- New York Times
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- Bon Appetit
- Nylon
- Vogue
- PUNCH
- Playboy
- Food & Wine
- Imbibe
- GQ
- Details and Travel & Leisure
Books
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nitecap – Lower East Side – New York". The Infatuation. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Make This Glittery Sherry Slushie for Your Next Summer Party". Thrillist. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 60's Meal". Food Network. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Summer Parties with Nicole A. Taylor, Natasha David and Patric Richardson". www.splendidtable.org. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Natasha David". Epicurious. Condé Nast. Retrieved 8 August 2022.