Robert Simonson

Robert Simonson writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times. He is also a contributing editor and columnist at PUNCH. His books include The Old-Fashioned, A Proper Drink, and 3-Ingredient Cocktails, which was nominated for a James Beard Award. He was also a primary contributor to The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails. His work, which has appeared in Saveur, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, New York magazine, and Lucky Peach, has been nominated for a total of eleven Spirited Awards and three IACP Awards. A native of Wisconsin, he lives in Brooklyn.