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John deBary

Contributor, The Strategist

John deBary is a semi-retired bartender turned drinks journalist and cocktail-book author. He got his start behind the bar at the acclaimed neo-speakeasy PDT before going on to serve as the bar director for the Momofuku restaurant group. Drink What You Want, John’s first cocktail book, was published in 2020 and then re-issued as a set of cards in 2024; his second book, Saved by the Bellini, was released in 2023.

  1. dining and entertaining
    The Best Gifts for Cocktail Enthusiasts, According to BartendersIncluding pearl toothpicks, hand-painted shakers, and an absinthe fountain.
  2. dining and entertaining
    A Bartender’s Guide to Stocking a Bar CartApart from the alcohol.
  3. dining and entertaining
    The Best Mixing Glasses, According to BartendersThe ideal vessels to stir and batch your cocktails.
  4. dining and entertaining
    The Best Cocktail Shakers, According to BartendersFor drinks that are shaken, not stirred.
  5. dining and entertaining
    The Best Cocktail Jiggers, According to BartendersPour with precision for a better drink, every time.