Culinary Cocktails

Hickory-smoking and sous-vide infusing, just a few methods Gabriella Mlynarczyk is using to make new drinks

by Paul Cantagallo As the dubious figure of the “mixologist” continues to get promoted on shows like Portlandia and in music video spoofs, a new generation of bartenders are looking for inspiration in, of all places, the kitchen. Among them is Gabriella Mlynarczyk of the restaurant ink. in Los Angeles. Thanks to her background in cooking and training in pastry, her restless creativity and working …