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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Lauren Mote, the DIAGEO Reserve & World Class Global Cocktailian, co-creator of Bittered Sling Bitters, a sommelier, writer, and spirits’ judge. Today, Lauren spearheads the World Class Studios educational program globally and creates programming for bartenders, ambassadors, customers and consumers across 60 countries. She’s the global ambassador for the World Class program and represents the entire Reserve portfolio – the luxury arm of DIAGEO. Lauren is the co-creator of World Class Community Week – a global, digital initiative designed to inspire, engage and communicate with the trade community around the world while spending time at home. We talk about her personal journey through the drinks world to where she is today and some of the resources that bartenders can use to educate themselves and upskill now. Enjoy! ***** Contact info & resources: Insta: Laurenmote Bittered Sling Website DIAGEO World Class DIY Rooibos Tea Kombucha with Chef Jonathan C Books: The Art of Eating - M.F.K. Fisher The Man Who Ate Everything - Jeffrey Steingarten It Must've Been Something I Ate: The Return of the Man Who Ate Everything - Jeffrey Steingarten A Year In Provence - Peter Mayle ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. In this world we live in being a creator is about creating communities around mutual topics of interest and this is what I want to do for you. Please follow the link below and join the community! https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future. You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Or follow us on social media here Facebook: gastronomer lifestyle Instagram: on_the_back_bar Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com