Chris McMillian

Chris McMillian is a New Orleans bartender and a co-founder of the Museum of the American Cocktail.^[1] Imbibe magazine mentioned McMillian as one of the top 25 most influential cocktail personalities of the last century.^[2]

Chris McMillian at his bar, Revel, in New Orleans

Mint julep in a traditional silver cup while Chris McMillian mixes another one in the background

McMillian, a fourth generation bartender,^[3] has been the chief bartender at several New Orleans bars, including the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans and Bar UnCommon. As a cocktail historian, McMillian is known for telling stories or reciting drink-themed poetry while making drinks.^[4] McMillian has been mentioned in magazines such as The New York Times^[5] and The Wall Street Journal, and has been a public speaker at institutions such as the Smithsonian.^[6][7]

He previously worked as the chief bartender at Kingfish. In addition to bartending, he and his wife, Laura, present cocktail seminars.^[8]

In February 2016 McMillan opened Revel in Mid-City New Orleans.^[9]