Beverage Consulting
Craft the perfect
drinking experience.
From bespoke cocktail menus to bar program development, we partner with venues and brands to create unforgettable moments — one drink at a time.
Beverage Consulting
From bespoke cocktail menus to bar program development, we partner with venues and brands to create unforgettable moments — one drink at a time.
What We Do
Seasonal and signature cocktail menus crafted to reflect your brand, your guests, and your identity — built to sell and built to impress.
End-to-end bar program consulting — from spirits selection and pricing strategy to glassware, garnish, and operational workflow.
Elevate your team with hands-on training sessions covering technique, product knowledge, guest engagement, and bar efficiency.
Collaborate with spirits brands on product launches, cocktail activations, and content creation that resonates with real drinkers.
Bespoke cocktail experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings — from concept through execution.
Thoughtful selection of spirits that align with your venue's style and price point, with supplier relationship management included.
About Us
You & Me Cocktails was built on the belief that a great drink is more than a recipe — it's a story, a moment, a reason to stay. We bring that philosophy to every project we touch.
With roots in some of the world's best bar programs, our team of consultants combines deep technical expertise with a sharp commercial instinct. We don't just make things taste good — we make them work.
Let's TalkHow It Works
We start with a conversation. We learn your venue, your guests, your goals, and your gaps — so every recommendation is genuinely tailored.
We map out a clear plan — menu concepts, training needs, timelines — and align on what success looks like before we put pen to paper.
We build your program from the ground up — drinks, documentation, training materials — refined through iteration and your feedback.
We're with you on launch day and beyond — training your team, fine-tuning the details, and making sure everything lands exactly right.
The Team
Natasha David grew up in Germany, raised by musician parents whose careers took the family around the world. At 18, she moved to New York City to attend NYU — and quickly discovered her calling behind the bar.
She built her career at some of New York's most respected bars: Danny Meyer's Maialino, Keith McNally's Pulino's, Maison Premiere, Mayahuel, and Donna. In 2014, she co-founded Nitecap with partners David Kaplan and Alex Day.
Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, and many others. She has earned recognition as Zagat's 30 Under 30, Eater's New York and National Bartender of the Year, a StarChefs Rising Star, and Imbibe Magazine's Bartender of the Year (2020). Her debut book, Drink Lightly, was published by Clarkson Potter in April 2022.
Jeremy Oertel spent over 15 years behind some of New York City's most celebrated bars. His craft cocktail career began at Dram in South Williamsburg, followed by four years at Mayahuel and three years at Death & Co. He then co-founded Donna Cocktail Club, where he served as Beverage Director and partner.
His cocktails have appeared in Esquire, GQ, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Food & Wine, and New York Magazine. His recipes are featured in Death & Co: Welcome Home, Cocktail Codex, Finding Mezcal, Spritz, and The Old Fashioned.
He has appeared on PBS's Mike Colemeco's Real Food and alongside his wife on Food Network's Iron Chef America. In 2015, Food & Wine named him one of its Top 25 Rising Star Mixologists.
Together at You & Me
Soho Grand Hotel, MADE Hotel, The Saguaro Hotel Palm Springs, The Roxy Hotel, The Django, The Hidden Pearl, Palm Heights Cayman Islands, Hotel Kinsley, Inness, LOLA Pizza, Rivertown Lodge, Casa Susanna, Paul's Baby Grand
Lillet, Campari, Aperol, Wild Turkey, Smirnoff, Truly, Crown Royal, Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Bolthouse Farms, Coca-Cola
Get in Touch
Tell us a little about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day.