Lynnette Marrero had her bartending start at NYCs Flatiron Lounge. Since then, she has earned a James Beard nomination, created the MasterClass mixology program, become creative director for the non-alcoholic drinks company Aplos, and launched Delola, a line of ready-to-drink spritzes in partnership with Jennifer Lopez.

Ivy Mix is the owner of the James Beardnominated bar Leyenda in Brooklyn and among many honors was named American Bartender of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail and Wine Enthusiasts Mixologist of the Year.

Megan Krigbaum has been writing about wine, cocktails, and travel for 20 years. Her work can be found in numerous publications; shes currently a contributing editor for Punch and was formerly a wine editor at Food & Wine.

Speed Rack, co-founded by Lynnette and Ivy in 2011, is an influential international highspeed bartending competition for women that raises money for breast cancer charities, while providing an important platform for thousands of outstanding bartenders. For this work, Lynette and Ivy have been recognized with the Tales of the Cocktail Philanthropy and Best Mentor Awards and the Icon Award from The Pink Agenda.

Books by Ivy Mix