About Robert Simonson
Cocktails and Culture
When I say "The Mix" is about "cocktails and culture," I'm merely saying it is a reflection of my long career as a journalist and author, at both The New York Times, where I’ve written more words about cocktails and spirits than any writer in the long history of that newspaper, and the many other publications. While the bulk of my words over the past 15 years or so have been devoted to cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders--including the books The Old-Fashioned, A Proper Drink, 3-Ingredient Cocktails, The Martini Cocktail, Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails, Modern Classic Cocktails and, most recently, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails— I've also put in many enjoyable hours pursuing my other passions, including food, restaurants (mainly old ones), regional food traditions, hot dogs, travel, literature and book stores, New York history, Wisconsin stuff, cooking, and all sorts of whatnot. The Mix gathers all of that and more in one space.
I cover these subjects in all sorts of ways. During my decades as a writer, I've worn many hats: news reporter, feature writer, critic, interviewer, photographer, pundit, historian, etc. I bring all those roles and skills to The Mix, matching each particular role to the post and task at hand.