Alice Lascelles

Alice Lascelles is an award-winning drinks journalist, author, and presenter with over two decades of experience covering the beverage industry. She writes a prominent column for the Financial Times focusing on wine, spirits, bar culture, and non-alcoholic drinks, while also contributing to publications like The Times, The Economist, and Wired. Her acclaimed books include *The Cocktail Edit: Everything You Need to Know About How to Make All The Drinks That Matter* (2022) and *The Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon* (2024), the latter praised by Nigella Lawson. Recognized with awards such as Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year and IWSC Spirits Communicator of the Year, she holds memberships in the Keeper of the Quaich and Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. Beyond journalism, she has a background in music—including touring with The White Stripes—and studied English at Cambridge University. She frequently appears on BBC Radio 4 and TV, and speaks at events like the FT Festival and London Literature Festival.