Rockstar Bartender, Aaron Polsky Sets the Stage for Craft RTD Cocktails
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Aaron Polsky is an innovator, award-winning bartender, influencer, musician, and entrepreneur. He is renowned for his creative cocktail programs that demonstrate a reverence for the classics while showing an affinity for the modern.
He began his hospitality career in New York City at the age of 1 while working for Thomas Keller at Bouchon Bakery and as a host at the acclaimed Milk & Honey. He then went on to work at White Star, where he began to train behind the bar with renowned barman and mentor, Sasha Petraske.
Aaron is the Founder of LiveWire Drinks, a line of cocktails by exceptional bartenders packaged and sold in cans. LiveWire serves as a platform that bartenders use to reach their fans and future fans worldwide.
In this episode…Bartenders are great at what they do and they make their customers’ experiences better with each drink that they make. But while some of them have become famous for their bartending skills, they don’t always get the right compensation for their work and their achievements. Experiencing this problem first hand, Aaron Polsky decided to do something about it. He founded LiveWireand his company sets the stage for craft RTD cocktails.
In this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, Aaron Polsky, Founder of LiveWire, talks about how he became a bartender and how his career in the alcoholic beverage industry has evolved through the years. He highlights the common struggles of bartenders and why he decided to start LiveWire. He also shares how LiveWire serves as a platform for bartenders and his advice for those who want to start a business in the industry.
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