Aisha Sharpe is a throwback to an older mixological era. Not only will she make you an excellent drink, but she’ll also actually engage you and, if you’re up for it, share a bit of her deep cocktails-and-spirits knowledge. Her creativity, innovation and skill have been acclaimed by The New York Times, New York magazine and The Wall Street Journal.. She began her hospitality career more than 16 years ago and is now a drinks consultant. She has worked with some of the world’s leading liquor companies, including Cooper Spirits, Diageo, Kobrand, Moët Hennessy, Pernod Ricard and William Grant & Sons, as well as top bars and restaurants around the country, including setting up the beverage programs for New York’s Ace Hotel and The Breslin. Sharpe has conducted bartender trainings and spoken at seminars all over the US and in London, Singapore and Spain. She is also a member of the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) and BarSmarts mixology-training programs.