Natasha David

Natasha David is a German-born American bartender, mixologist, and author. In 2014, David opened the critically acclaimed cocktail bar Nitecap on New York's Lower East Side.^[1][2][3] David has also competed on Iron Chef America.^[4] In 2022, David authored the cocktail recipe book Drink Lightly.^[5][6][7][3] Her cocktail recipes have been featured in many publications and books, such as New York Times, Bon Appetit, and The Essential Cocktail Book.^[8] David has also been awarded as Zagat's 30 under 30, Eater's Bartender of the Year, StarChef's Rising Star, and Imbibe Bartender of the Year.^[8] Her consultancy company You & Me Cocktail is responsible for notable projects such as Paul Sevigny’s Baby Grand and the revamp of Pravda‘s cocktail program.

Natasha David
Born	1985 (age 38–39) Germany
Occupation(s)	Bartender Author
Known for	Nitecap bar Cocktail recipes

Early career

Born in Germany, David moved to New York City at 18 and began bartending. She took on bartending roles at Woodsen & Ford, Danny Meyers’ Maialino, Keith McNally's Pullino's, Maison Premiere, Mayahuel, and Donna before opening Nitecap with Alex Day and David Kaplan.^[8]

Publications featuring her recipes

Journals

• New York Times
• Wine & Spirits Magazine
• Bon Appetit
• Nylon
• Vogue
• PUNCH
• Playboy
• Food & Wine
• Imbibe
• GQ
• Details and Travel & Leisure

Books

• Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine World's Best-Kept Secret, with Cocktails and Recipes by Talia Baiocchi (2014)
• Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes by Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau (2016)
• Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas by Brad Thomas Parsons (2016)
• The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks with 150 Recipes by Megan Krigbaum (2017)
• Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan (2018)
• Session Cocktails: Low-Alcohol Drinks for Any Occasion by Drew Lazor (2018)
• Nightcap: More than 40 Cocktails to Close Out Any Evening by Kara Newman (2018)
• Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons (2019)
• The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido (2021)
• Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails: Mixed Drinks for the Golden Age of Agave by Robert Simonson (2021)
• Drink Lightly by Natasha David (2022)

Awards and recognitions

• Zagat’s 2014 30 Under 30
• Eaters 2014 New York Bartender of the Year
• Eaters 2014 National Bartender of the Year
• 2015 Star Chefs Rising Star
• Imbibe Magazine’s 2020 Bartender of the Year

References

1. Simonson, Robert (13 October 2014). "A Shot and a Beer: The Boilermaker Stages a Comeback". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
2. "Nitecap – Lower East Side – New York". The Infatuation. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
3. "Make This Glittery Sherry Slushie for Your Next Summer Party". Thrillist. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
4. "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 60's Meal". Food Network. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
5. Simonson, Robert (31 March 2022). "A Shuttered Bar's Low-Alcohol Drinks Live On in a New Book". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
6. Newman, Kara (6 April 2022). "Light, Sparkly Cocktails at Home: Expert Tips for the Best Spring Drinking". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
7. "Summer Parties with Nicole A. Taylor, Natasha David and Patric Richardson". www.splendidtable.org. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
8. "Natasha David". Epicurious. Condé Nast. Retrieved 8 August 2022.