A mixologist is a creative person who has a role to play in various job functions, from cocktail creation to selecting the beverage program.

As a mixologist one is also expected to maintain the standards of hospitality while creating the drinks and also while serving them.

The knowledge of different spirits, herbs and spices, and the ability to create unique cocktails while making sure the guests are having a great experience is something a seasoned mixologist can achieve.

But in the journey to become such an expert one should follow a certain path. In this Podcast Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, is in a conversation with Federico Pavan, Director of Mixology at The Donovan Bar at Brown's Hotel, where Federico explains what a mixologist should do while operating in a fine dining restaurant.