Camper English
@alcademics.bsky.social
Cocktail writer, author of The Ice Book (2023) and Doctors and Distillers (2022). Now also giving SF cocktail history tours.
https://www.alcademics.com
https://www.alcademics.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The site where the Pisco Punch was made famous, the Bank Exchange Saloon, is now where the iconic Transamerica Pyramid stands.
Learn the details of both spots on my SF Cocktail and Bar History Tour every Saturday afternoon or by appointment.
www.airbnb.com/experiences/...
Learn the details of both spots on my SF Cocktail and Bar History Tour every Saturday afternoon or by appointment.
www.airbnb.com/experiences/...
December 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The site where the Pisco Punch was made famous, the Bank Exchange Saloon, is now where the iconic Transamerica Pyramid stands.
Learn the details of both spots on my SF Cocktail and Bar History Tour every Saturday afternoon or by appointment.
www.airbnb.com/experiences/...
Learn the details of both spots on my SF Cocktail and Bar History Tour every Saturday afternoon or by appointment.
www.airbnb.com/experiences/...
from 1929 during Prohibition - is it possible that all these cordials were really non-alcoholic? Fernet Branca was available in alcoholic medicinal form in the US, never heard of NA Chartreuse though, other brand-name vermouths etc too…
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
from 1929 during Prohibition - is it possible that all these cordials were really non-alcoholic? Fernet Branca was available in alcoholic medicinal form in the US, never heard of NA Chartreuse though, other brand-name vermouths etc too…
i stumble upon things - Did the Original Cocktail Sauce contain Angostura Bitters?
alcademics.com/did-the-orig...
alcademics.com/did-the-orig...
November 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
i stumble upon things - Did the Original Cocktail Sauce contain Angostura Bitters?
alcademics.com/did-the-orig...
alcademics.com/did-the-orig...
demand heavy for liver cocktail
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
demand heavy for liver cocktail
sending a copyeditor back in time to 1921
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
sending a copyeditor back in time to 1921
found some cocktail recipes for you, SF Chronicle, 1929
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
found some cocktail recipes for you, SF Chronicle, 1929
Last night at Omnivore Books with @davidwondrich.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Last night at Omnivore Books with @davidwondrich.bsky.social
I made cards for my little history tours.
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I made cards for my little history tours.
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
from the alcademics archives:
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
from the alcademics archives:
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
the neighbor kids and i would FREAK OUT whenever this was on tv.
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
the neighbor kids and i would FREAK OUT whenever this was on tv.
This book is up my alley and I really enjoyed the Kew Gardens tonic water book.
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This book is up my alley and I really enjoyed the Kew Gardens tonic water book.
the cowboy in question
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
the cowboy in question
October 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
To celebrate the launch, BuzzBallz has also introduced KettleBallz, a five-pound, grape-scented kettlebell modelled after the brand’s Biggie drinks.
The kettlebell can hold up to 1.5 litres of cocktail and comes with grape-scented sweatbands, wristbands and a cooling towel for US$20.
The kettlebell can hold up to 1.5 litres of cocktail and comes with grape-scented sweatbands, wristbands and a cooling towel for US$20.
September 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
To celebrate the launch, BuzzBallz has also introduced KettleBallz, a five-pound, grape-scented kettlebell modelled after the brand’s Biggie drinks.
The kettlebell can hold up to 1.5 litres of cocktail and comes with grape-scented sweatbands, wristbands and a cooling towel for US$20.
The kettlebell can hold up to 1.5 litres of cocktail and comes with grape-scented sweatbands, wristbands and a cooling towel for US$20.
I came across this one
September 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I came across this one
I went to LA and taught ice diamond carving classes today. Back home already!
September 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I went to LA and taught ice diamond carving classes today. Back home already!
A flip-through of @davidwondrich.bsky.social new book, out Sept 23. Love the size and format.
Link to Amzn if that how you roll: amzn.to/46e6fqX
Link to Amzn if that how you roll: amzn.to/46e6fqX
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A flip-through of @davidwondrich.bsky.social new book, out Sept 23. Love the size and format.
Link to Amzn if that how you roll: amzn.to/46e6fqX
Link to Amzn if that how you roll: amzn.to/46e6fqX