PS7’s Mixtress rolls into the Big Easy with some SavourEase
By David Ransom

Rocks Stars goes to Tales of the Cocktail 2011

*This week, when we’re all in New Orleans doing what it is we do at Tales of the Cocktail, columnist David Ransom will be catching up with Rocks Stars to find out what’s happening in their universe. five minutes, five questions (those asked at The Absinthe House or Alibi are fair game too). First up, Miss Gina Chersevani.

5 Questions for Gina Chersevani, Head Mixtress at PS7’s in Washington,DC.

Q1. How many years have you been coming to Tales?
A. Six

Q2. Sponsorships aside, What’s your go-to spirit right now?
A. These days, I’m lovin’ white whiskey and mezcal. LOVE THEM!. Can’t get enough of them, and they’re all over my drink menu at the restaurant.

Q3. Do you wear an armband?
A. NEVER!

Q4. You are one of the most imaginative bartenders I’ve come across. You seem to be simply fascinated by the makeup of ingredients and the chemistry of the flavor profiles they create when paired in a drink. Where does that inquisitive nature come from?
A. Too much education, I think. I have two degrees (so far…), and just love to learn everything I can about everything.

Q5. As a veteran Bartender, I mean Mixtress, what advice do you have for someone just getting into the business?
A. READ! … Pick up every book you can and read it until the end… And when you’re done reading it pick up another and read that one until you fall asleep…and when you wake up to turn off the light, don’t, and keep reading. There is so much to learn out there! Oh, and don’t bullshit your customers…

‘Nuff Said. Enjoy Tales…