Tito Beveridge (Master Distiller) and Tony Abou-Ganim (Famed Mixologist) on Limited 3 City Texas Tour

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Abou-Ganim, Author, Winner of Iron Chef - Mixologist  (America 2007), and National Ambassador of the USBG (The ModernMixologist.com), along with his friend, Mr. Tito Beveridge, Founder and Master Distiller of award winning Tito's Handmade Vodka, will be together again, making the rounds August 29-31.  In coordination with the U.S. Bartender's Guild Texas Chapters, they will be touring 3 cities in Texas, telling their story of the passion they share for great drinks and how Tony's championing of Tito's Vodka in the early days had a profound effect on Tito's business destiny.

Each event also will include a free industry lecture by Tony Abou-Ganim, with the basics of making an award winning cocktail.  Tony will have signed copies of his latest book "The Modern Mixologist, Contemporary Classics" available for purchase.

Bartenders and members of the USBG are exclusively invited to a private Q & A with Tony and Tito one hour before the lecture kicks off.  Guests will enjoy cocktails provided by Tito's Handmade Vodka and hors d'oeuvres by the hosting venues in each city.  This event in free to the public and those who wish to attend must RSVP to [email protected]. Please specify in the email what city you are attending in, and if you are affiliated with the service industry. 

Tito and Tony Tour Dates:

Austin, Texas: Monday August 29th 5PM
Peche
www.pecheaustin.com
208 West 4th St. Austin Texas 78701
512-494-4011

Houston, Texas: Tuesday August 30th 5PM
Hughes Hangar
www.hugheshangar.com
2811 Washington Ave. Houston, TX. 77007
281-501-2028

Dallas, Texas: Wednesday August 31st 5PM
The Cedars Social
www.thecedarssocial.com
1326 South Lamar St. Dallas, TX. 75215
214-928-7700

Tony Abou-Ganim is the author of "The Modern Mixologist, Contemporary Classic Cocktails." This in-depth look into Tony's take on modern day cocktails, featuring spirits and ingredients available to today's Mixologist, both professional and amateur alike but not forsaking classic traditions and techniques. This entertaining and informative journey will take you from the early beginning's of the cocktail to what Tony has come to deem "Modern Mixology!"

Additionally, Tony won the 2007 Iron Chef America competition with Mario Batali, "Battle Mango" and released his first DVD "Modern Mixology: Making Great Cocktails at Home" (February 2007). 

After graduating from college, Tony learned an appreciation for a well made cocktail using only the freshest ingredients at Jack Slick's Balboa Cafe in San Francisco. In 1990, Tony assisted with the opening of "Harry Denton's", a legendary hangout in Fog City. In 1993, Tony moved to New York City where he worked with Mario Batali at Po in the West Village. In 1995, Tony returned to San Francisco and re-joined Harry Denton to open "Harry Denton's Starlight Room", atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. It was here that Tony created his first "Specialty Drink Menu" featuring several of his original cocktail recipes including the Cable Car, Sunsplash, and Starlight. 

In 1998, Tony was hand-picked by Steve Wynn to create the cocktail program at his Bellagio Resort. Tony immediately implemented his philosophy of bartending and drink preparation - quality ingredients and proper technique create great drinks - developing the hundreds of original cocktails for the resorts 22 bars. Currently, Tony operates his own beverage consulting firm specializing in bar staff training, product education and cocktail development.

As the National Ambassador of the US Bartenders Guild, www.usbg.org, and Associate Member of the Museum of the American Cocktail, www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org, Tony continues to educate about the history and lore of cocktails as well as lead the bar industry into continually improving the art of the cocktail. Tony lives in Las Vegas where he hones his craft daily by creating, sharing and enjoying the very best cocktails. Tony is currently working on his new book, focused strictly on Vodka.

Tito Beveridge, a 40 something geophysicist has made his world class Tito's Handmade Vodka at the first legal distillery in Texas for almost 15 years now. Tito uses old fashioned copper pot stills he built himself and distills his vodka 6 times. He still goes to his distillery every day to taste test his vodka making sure it's perfect and keeps his packaging simple so it's affordable. Tito's Handmade Vodka won the Double Gold Medal Unanimous Judge's Decision at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco against all the major corporate brands and imports. Tito's Handmade Vodka is available in all 50 states. For more information visit TitosVodka.com

SOURCE Tito's Handmade Vodka

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