The Art of Mixology: The Golden Ratio

Waitsburg's inclusion in ArtWalla's First Weekend events has inspired me to get involved in the local art scene. Despite having a bachelor's degree in art history, I do not consider myself artistic (in the traditional sense) whatsoever. So, instead, I created a series called The Art of Mixology. We had our second session in the series last Saturday night; the subject was The Golden Ratio.

What I know about art is that proportion is crucial to aesthetic expression. In bartending, that proportion is 2 parts spirit, 1 part sweet, and 1 part sour. The practice of blending these elements began 1,50...