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August 14 2013

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Booze Mythology (part 2)

Different Kinds of Drunks

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About Michael Nagy & Raise Your Spirits

Michael has been working in the bar, wine, cocktail, and restaurant industry since 2002 as a head mixologist, liquid bar chef, spirits sommelier, wine educator, bar manager, bar consultant, and cocktail expert. He holds an Advanced Certification in Mixology Bartending from the Professional Bartending Schools of America and is a former advanced mixology instructor at a prominent national bartending school.He also earned his WSET Level 3 Ceritfication & Diploma from the prestigious WSET London School in 2018-2020. He has worked with many bars, restaurants, individuals, and companies on developing cocktail and wine menus, marketing, event planning, event services, promotions, improving visibility, and customer service training. .

Michael is Owner, Operator, & COO of “Raise Your Spirits”, an elevated tasting experience and wine service, top-shelf cocktail and beverage service, and bar/wine consultation service.well as for event venues, individuals, and businesses. He has consulted with major companies on wine pairings with desserts, scotch, chocolates, and food and wine lists for VIP events. He holds a B.S. Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and has Master's credits in Education and Community Psychology. Michael has written for Chilled Magazine, "The Culture Trip", a travel, lifestyle, drinks, and culture site based in L.A., and Epicurious as a community writer.

He has recently moved the Finger Lakes Region of NY in Upstate NY working for various wineries as a wine educator, hospitality leader, and tasting room manager. You can follow his adventures and exploits and on his blog "Swirl, Sip & Savor" on here. You can find him on Instagram @swirl_sip_savor. Look for future You Tube videos on everything wine...Cheers!!!

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"We hired RYS for our wedding at our local zoo, and we are so happy that we did! Michael and his wife worked our wedding of 130 people and kept that line moving! They handled our alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and were very professional and courteous. When we were frantically trying to set up our dessert bar ourselves, they offered to help - totally not in their contract of course but it was amazing! Just very sweet people who know their way around a bar! Plus, we picked two signature drinks that were just flying off the top shelf. Michael will guide you on what type of alcohol you will need and how much, but make sure you know your crowd. I unfortunately underestimated how many heavy drinkers we had and we ran out of certain alcohols midway through the evening. The good news is that Michael made it work with what we had left and our guests were still happy! BTW, may I cast my vote for his Orange Blossom cocktail if you are looking for suggestions on a specialty cocktail to serve at your event ;) Thank you so much Raise Your Spirits!"- Kalene L. (August 2015)

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