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SUSHMITA MALAKAR

Austin Mixologist, Beverage Consultant & Cocktail Creator

Cocktail recipes, mixology education, beverage consulting and elevated cocktail experiences, straight from my Austin bar to yours.

WSET LEVEL 2 SPIRITS   ·   CALVADOS COCKTAIL COMPETITION WINNER   ·

 

TOTAL WINE & MORE TASTEMAKER   ·   2× BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL JUDGE   ·   JLA FELLOW  

WORK WITH ME

Bringing Better Drinks to the Table

Planning an event?

Private bartending, custom cocktails and curated event bar services in Austin.

Beverage Consulting

Cocktail menus, beverage program development and staff education for restaurants and hospitality brands.

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Mixology Experiences

Private mixology classes and curated cocktail experiences designed to make great drinks approachable and fun.

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Brand Collaborations

Recipe development, beverage education and storytelling created for spirits, wine and lifestyle brands.​

EXPLORE THE BAR

What Are We Drinking?

Cocktail recipes, techniques and home bar know-how to help you make better drinks with confidence.

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Cocktail Recipes

Classics, creative serves and seasonal cocktails worth making at home.​

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Mixology 101

Ingredients, techniques and the why behind a better cocktail.

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Home Bar & Hosting

Bar tools, glassware and hosting ideas that make entertaining easier.

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Spooky, stylish Halloween cocktail recipes made for parties, hosting and a little seasonal drama.

Halloween Cocktails Worth Screaming For

SEASONAL SIPS

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MEET SUSHMITA

Mixology, With a Little More Story

I’m Sushmita Malakar, an Austin-based mixologist, beverage consultant and cocktail creator with a passion for making better drinks feel approachable.

From developing cocktail menus and training hospitality teams to teaching private mixology experiences and creating recipes for beverage brands, my work blends technique, education and storytelling.

I’m WSET Level 2 in Spirits certified, a Calvados cocktail competition winner and a longtime beverage professional who believes a great drink should do more than taste good. It should give you something to talk about.

WSET LEVEL 2 SPIRITS   ·   CALVADOS COCKTAIL COMPETITION WINNER   ·   BEVERAGE CONSULTANT

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Have Something in Mind? Let's Talk.

Whether it's a private event, a brand collaboration or a custom cocktail experience, I would love to hear from you!

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