Maggie Savarino is a writer and bartender of nigh 20 years living in Seattle. She grew up in the restaurant business, playing every position from bartender, waiter and grill cook to sommelier. She wrote Search & Distill, a booze column for the Seattle Weekly covering beer, wine and spirits. Her writing aims to demystify the boozy through simple tips, trick and recipes. Her first book, The Seasonal Cocktail Companion, lets you bring a piece of craft cocktail culture to your kitchen counter.