Emma Janzen is a James Beard Award-winning book author, journalist, and photographer with over a decade’s worth of experience reporting on global drinks cultures. Her first book, Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit, was nominated for a James Beard award in 2018, and she has since penned stories about cocktails and spirits of all kinds for outlets including The New York Times, PUNCH, Imbibe, and Eater. She has also co-authored two books with award-winning bartenders (including The Way of the Cocktail, which won the James Beard award for best beverage book in 2022) and is currently helping celebrated industry professional Jim Meehan write his third book. Janzen currently serves as the USA Midwest Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars. @emmajanzen