Meaghan Dorman is an award-winning mixologist, team builder & creative talent.

The Usual?

Anything but! Meaghan Dorman has been in the craft cocktail industry for more 15 years, bringing innovative cocktails & concepts to audiences that are looking for something refined, unique and unexpected. Currently the Bar Director & a partner at Raines Law Room, Raines Law Room at the William, Dear Irving, Dear Irving on Hudson, and the newly opened Dear Irving on Broadway, Meaghan is passionate member of the global cocktail community.

About Meaghan

Just a taste of Meaghan’s spin on iconic cocktails that have been featured in national and international media.

 

Dear G&T

One of the house G&T’s developed for Dear Irving on Hudson

Ingredients

  • 25 oz Licor 43

  • .25 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao

  • 1.5 oz Amass Gin

  • Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic

Directions

Fill wineglass with 5-6 cubes of ice. Combine all ingredients and stir to blend. Garnish with a lime wheel and orange slice

The Office Perk

A frozen treat inspired by the Boulevardier

Ingredients

  • 1.5 parts Russell’s Reserve® 10-Year-Old Bourbon

  • 1.5 parts Sweet vermouth

  • .5 part Campari®

  • 1 Tbsp Strawberry jam

  • .5 cup Coffee ice cream

  • 1 cup Ice

  • Glass: Rocks

  • Garnish: Grated chocolate and an orange slice

Directions

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for about 45 seconds. Pour into a rocks glass and garnish with grated chocolate and an orange slice.

Signal Hill

A surprising Milk Punch spritz.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce gin

  • 1 ounce Rockey's Milk Punch®

  • 1 ounce jasmine tea

  • 1½ ounces sparkling Riesling

  • splash of seltzer

  • Frozen grapes, for garnish

Directions

Combine gin, milk punch and tea in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake briefly, then strain into ice-filled glass. Top with Riesling and splash of seltzer. Garnish with frozen grapes.

 

Talking Shop

I loven to share my insight on different aspects of the hospitality industry, such a building a creative team, curating menus, evolving operations to retain staff. I have presented on topics such as “Training for Legacy Knowledge”, “Bartender’s Choice” and “Expanding Your Bar Concept” at conferences such as Tales of the Cocktail and industry podcasts. I am always excited, humbled and thankful for the opportunity to share my perspective and promote the work that I love!

 

I discussed my experience hiring, training and scaling up bar teams with my friends from Bartender at Large.

I along with some other bar owners and operators spoke with Gina Pace from Forbes about the difficult decisions we’ve had to make to keep our businesses afloat and how we’re all adjusting to the new normal.

 

Let’s Shake Things Up!

I’m passionate about building creative spaces & successful teams. I was a Top 4 Finalist for best U.S. Bar Mentor at 2022 Tales of the Cocktail, as well a nod for Dear Irving on Hudson being a finalist for best U.S. Hotel Bar. I love to bring this bar magic outside our walls. I’ve worked with corporate & private clients to create in-person & online happy hours, educational events and cocktail tutorials. Utilizing the unique hospitality of my cocktail bars, I bring a fresh lens and new level of intentionality with such occasions.

I love helping people create home bars and gain confidence in crafting drinks. I have worked with the likes of The Daily Beast, Liquor.com & Fever Tree Mixers to create content for people mixing at home. Creative touches can elevate special occasions, such as signature cocktails and cocktail-centric gifts.

For consumer brands, I have created recipes around ingredients & themes (such as Dove, Häagen-Dazs and more) and contributed mixology activations to large events and team-building programs. For venues and conferences, I have consulted on menus, specialty cocktails and special events.

Please contact me for a consultation

md@meaghandorman.com