Laughing Cocktail is a project development agency.
Headed by writer and acclaimed bartender Derek Brown, our team has come together to advance the culinary craft of cocktails and, by extension, the good life.
We train, educate and, of course, entertain.
Derek Brown and our talented team develop bar concepts, events, training programs, seminars, and media.
We manage celebrated bars and have a soft spot for civic projects and collaborations.
We pour ourselves into each and every drink.
Cocktails are more than just a moment of repose or a pleasant diversion; cocktails are liquid artifacts of our culture and are lifted at the very best moments of our life. We place a high value on this unique status of cocktails and make sure that shows in our work.
We are based in D.C. but you can find us puddle jumping and jet setting all over the place.
Whether it’s for a project, seminar, or our own learning expeditions, we’ll probably be stopping by your hometown soon. Where can we get a good drink?
“The way to drink a cocktail is quickly, while it’s still laughing at you. Wines, of course, merely smile. They are for the man who takes time. We don’t have many of those.” – Harry Craddock. The Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930.
