Natasha David

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Natasha David
Born1985 (age 3839)
Germany
Occupation(s)Bartender
Author
Known forNitecap bar
Cocktail recipes

Natasha David is a German-born American bartender, mixologist, and author. In 2014, David opened the critically acclaimed cocktail bar Nitecap on New York's Lower East Side. [1] [2] [3] David has also competed on Iron Chef America . [4] In 2022, David authored the cocktail recipe book Drink Lightly. [5] [6] [7] [3] Her cocktail recipes have been featured in many publications and books, such as New York Times, Bon Appetit, and The Essential Cocktail Book. [8] David has also been awarded as Zagat's 30 under 30, Eater's Bartender of the Year, StarChef's Rising Star, and Imbibe Bartender of the Year. [8] Her consultancy company You & Me Cocktail is responsible for notable projects such as Paul Sevigny’s Baby Grand and the revamp of Pravda‘s cocktail program.

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Early career

Born in Germany, David moved to New York City at 18 and began bartending. She took on bartending roles at Woodsen & Ford, Danny MeyersMaialino, Keith McNally's Pullino's, Maison Premiere, Mayahuel, and Donna before opening Nitecap with Alex Day and David Kaplan. [8]

Publications featuring her recipes

Journals

Books

Awards and recognitions

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