Kathy Hamlin

Kathy Hamlin has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 30 years, but has found her niche behind the bar. As a mixologist and professional bartender, she has seen trends come and go. Fascinated by the nostalgia surrounding cocktails, she has built up an extensive library of old and new cocktail books and barware. She has guided the popular cocktails site at about.com since 1997 where she writes about trends, history and new drinks. She lives in Orange City, Florida.

Kathy Hamlin has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 30 years, but has found her niche behind the bar. As a mixologist and professional bartender, she has seen trends come and go. Fascinated by the nostalgia surrounding cocktails, she has built up an extensive library of old and new cocktail books and barware. She has guided the popular cocktails site at about.com since 1997 where she writes about trends, history and new drinks. She lives in Orange City, Florida. See less