4 More: Rocktails

As part of our year-end issue, we are revisiting some of our favorite Cincinnati People from 2022.

We checked in with Kristen Kreft and Mayalou Banatwala of Rocktails, An Amped Up Spin on Mixology.

Find holiday recipes from Rocktails here!

WHAT’S BEEN THE BIGGEST SURPRISE TO YOU IN 2022?  

We surprised ourselves when we began making Musically Inspired Cocktail Infusion Kits! They have been a really amazing addition to our merchandise and we are excited to bring them to local gift stores. Right now you can find some at Originalitees, Toko Baru, Uncorked, Roebling Point Books and Coffee, and Kismet OTR. We are honoring musical artists such as Fiona Apple, Erykah Badu, Edith Piaf, Beyoncé, and Janis Joplin to name a few. 

WHAT’S CHANGED SINCE WE LAST SPOKE?  

We’ve been amping up our private party bookings and perfecting our Immersive Live Musical Cocktail Presentation. We love to share the stories of musicians we respect, make cocktails inspired by them, then perform our own musical interpretations of their songs. 

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY THIS YEAR?  

We always find it interesting that Cincinnatians don’t always know how rich in musical history their city is. This is one of the reasons we are inspired to continue to educate our community on its unique musical heritage.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2023?  

In 2023, we are looking forward to a new business opportunity that will help us expand our brand and push us forward. We are also looking forward to releasing our third book “Libatious Ladies” which will celebrate women of all musical genres, origins, and regions through personal histories as well as a cocktail and a zero proof cocktail honoring each musician. 2023 will rock!