Claire Smith-Warner

Coming Up

At Belvedere Vodka in New York, New York, Claire Smith-Warner’s work sits in the mechanics of Spirit Creation and mixology: building flavor, controlling balance, and keeping a house style legible glass to glass. The title today is Head of Spirit Creation and Mixology, a post that asks for both creative range and the discipline to hold consistency across a global brand.

Where They Are Now

The craft here is not only mixology but brand translation, with Claire Smith-Warner’s role at Belvedere Vodka in New York, New York requiring her to carry a defined identity into the glass and keep it recognizable in circulation. That kind of work depends on technical fluency, presentation, and a steady hand with taste. In 2015, that same work was acknowledged at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, where she received Best International Brand Ambassador. Recognition in this field often lands on the people who can represent a house with clarity under pressure, and Claire Smith-Warner’s response to the award stayed close to that standard. “I am absolutely delighted to be the recipient of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, Spirited Award® for Best International Brand Ambassador,” she said, marking the honor without overstating it. The award signaled the reach of her role and the regard attached to the work.

In Their Words “Being able to globally represent Belvedere Vodka is a privilege, however being recognized for this work by the extraordinary talent which makes up the judging committee is for me, a real honor and a great source of personal pride.” “I am absolutely delighted to be the recipient of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, Spirited Award® for Best International Brand Ambassador.”

Honors

Claire's honors include Best International Brand Ambassador (2015).