Charles Joly

A global bartending champion, James Beard Award winning beverage designer, and guest experience guru, Charles Joly is a leader in the international craft cocktail and spirits movement. With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, it isn’t too much to say that Charles helped to usher in the modern age of the cocktail.

Now in his fifth year of creating and serving signature cocktails at the Oscars and Emmys, he is a go-to hospitality industry personality for outlets ranging from People, E!, and Access Hollywood to US Weekly, The Today Show, and Rachel Ray and others. He is consistently sought out for his refined palate, creativity and no-nonsense approach to hosting.

As one of the most respected authorities in the beverage field, Charles regularly shares the stage with his celebrity counterparts from the culinary world. He’s had the honor of creating cocktail pairings alongside Dominque Crenn, Stephanie Izard, Jose Andres and other visionaries. He was recently part of a judging panel with Andrew Zimmern and Emeril at Eric Ripert’s Cayman Cookout, because even bartenders need to eat.

His cocktail shakers have many miles on them, having been employed at marquis events ranging from the Grammys, the Kentucky Derby, and Jimmy Kimmel’s after parties to quieter affairs like the Scott Brother’s 40th birthday, Oprah’s 25th anniversary, celebrity weddings and private performances. But no matter the venue, Charles never strays from his light-hearted, direct take on cocktails. His motto: respect your guest, respect your craft, be present, use honest ingredients and have fun along the way!

Charles is the only American to ever win World Class by Diageo, the largest and most prestigious bartending competition on the planet. Charles’ other awards include NBC’s On the Rocks reality series, where he took home top honors. He has received James Beard Award nominations on four separate occasions, appeared on Bon Appétit’s list of 10 Most Influential Bartenders, and been voted US Bartender of the Year by Tales of the Cocktail.

Charles’ passion for culture, history, tradition and the people behind the cocktails and spirits we love has taken him to more than 50 countries where he conducts master classes for cocktail professionals and enthusiasts, and visits spirit producers.

Visit Charles at CharlesJoly.com