For years, like many people, I only drank wine because cocktails were rarely satisfying. I didn’t know enough about different spirits or how to communicate my own palate preferences. I loved the “idea” of a cocktail; the reality of them, however, almost never measured up (too sweet, too heavy, too strong…). It wasn’t until several years ago, while dropping our son off at college in Columbia, SC, where I had my first perfect cocktail, created by “Dr. Josh” Streetman of Motor Supply. It was beautifully garnished & the flavor was perfectly balanced; it was everything I ever imagined a cocktail to be. For the first time ever, I realized that the experience of drinking a cocktail, which previously only existed in my mind, could be a reality & I was instantly hooked.  Needless to say, I made sure we dined there every visit to Carolina, begging Dr. Josh to please teach me how to create this experience for myself. It took a couple of years of pleading (& finding a time & date that worked for both of us), but it finally happened. I felt empowered with my newfound knowledge & wanted more. Since then, I’ve spent my time researching the art of a beautiful craft cocktail, making thousands along the way.