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Manhattan Mixology Featured on NewsNation
Manhattan Mixology was recently featured live on NewsNation in celebration of National Mojito Day, where founder Matt Burkhardt shared the history of the Mojito, demonstrated professional cocktail techniques, and showcased both classic and non-alcoholic variations of the iconic cocktail.
The segment highlights Manhattan Mixology's passion for cocktail education and hospitality while bringing professional bartending techniques to audiences beyond the bar.
Watch the full feature below.
Manhattan Mixology founder Matt Burkhardt joins NewsNation live to celebrate National Mojito Day with a look at one of the world's most iconic cocktails. In this featured segment, Matt shares the history of the Mojito, demonstrates professional bartending techniques, and prepares both a classic Mojito and a refreshing non-alcoholic version.
If you enjoyed the video, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow along for more cocktail tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, industry insights, and professional bartending tips from Manhattan Mixology.
Manhattan Mixology Featured on Kennedy Nation
Manhattan Mixology founder Matt Burkhardt recently joined Kennedy Nation to share expert cocktail insights and celebrate the craft of mixology with a national audience. The segment highlights the Elya, a cocktail designed by Matt with macerated strawberry, basil, yuzu, kaffir lime leaf, coconut water, bergamot, and botanical gin. Kennedy highlights Manhattan Mixology’s commitment to cocktail education, hospitality, and creating sensory beverage experiences.
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Recent features:
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The Today Show
Actor Michael Imperioli joins Hoda & Jenna to talk about opening a restaurant with his wife, Scarlet, on the Upper West Side of New York City.
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![People magazine article about a new bar, Scarlet, in New York, co-opened by a star from 'The White Lotus' and 'The Sopranos'. The bar is on Manhattan's Upper West Side, designed by Victoria Imperioli in partnership with Jeremy Wladis. It features cocktails by Matt Burkhardt, including a drink inspired by 'The White Lotus'. The menu includes seared sea scallops and a non-alcoholic drink selection.]()
People Magazine
The White Lotus and The Sopranos star recently opened Scarlet, a sleek bar and lounge in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood. The new establishment is a partnership with restaurateur Jeremy Wladis and Imperioli's wife, Victoria, who designed the stylish space. Some of the cocktails — which were conceptualized by mixologist Matt Burkhardt — are inspired by Imperioli's projects. For example, The White Lotus drink is a "clarified punch" of Don Q Cristal Rum, pineapple, yuzu, coconut sugar and champagne, per a release.
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![Bar setting with a man behind the counter at Michael Imperioli's Scarlet, featuring Art Deco design and ambient lighting.]()
TimeOut
In addition to those familiar and newly authored libations by Scarlet’s head bartender Matt Burkhardt, includes a more-studied-than-most lineup of non-alcoholic cocktails, beer and wine.
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![New York Post headline about Michael Imperioli opening a speakeasy called Scarlet on the Upper West Side, published on Dec. 5, 2023 by Jennifer Gould.]()
New York Post
The cocktails, from Matt Burkhardt, feature the The White Lotus, a cheeky reference to Imperioli’s star turn in the second season of the critically-acclaimed HBO series by the same name.
The drink is a clarified punch of Don Q Cristal Rum, pineapple, yuzu, coconut sugar and Champagne.
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![Screenshot of an article from Secret NYC about a new cocktail lounge opened by a Sopranos star. It features a person wearing sunglasses inside a modern, stylish bar.]()
Secret NYC
Dubbed Scarlet, Michael Imperioli teamed up with restaurateur Jeremy Wladis and mixologist Matt Burkhardt to bring modern, elegant libations and live jazz to cocktail aficionados and those looking for a classy, intimate night out.
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![A person with sunglasses stands behind a bar with a modern, luxurious design and colorful lighting.]()
Eater
Of course, there will be a cocktail named the White Lotus, a clarified punch of Don Q Cristal rum, pineapple, yuzu, coconut sugar, and Champagne. Head bartender Matt Burkhardt has also created original drinks like the Pisco Pink Panther alongside classics like the French 75.
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![Three people conversing in a bar with red velvet décor, discussing bar menu inspiration as indicated by on-screen text.]()
Floss Magazine
‘Sopranos’ and ‘White Lotus’ Actor Michael Imperioli opens a cocktail bar on the Upper West Side. Floss got to sit down with Mixologist and founder of @manhattan_mixology, Matt Burkhardt. Recommend 10/10
