Meet Charrise Gordon, the visionary owner, and master mixologist behind Toast. With a passion for creating delicious and memorable cocktails, Charrise has set the bar high at events throughout the Chicago region. Her expertise and dedication to excellence are evident in every drink she serves, establishing Charrise as a leader in the industry.
Charrise's journey in mixology began after years of working in Corporate America. Inspired by a customer who was a talented bartender, she decided to leverage her acquired skills to make additional income. As she embarked on her entrepreneurial journey, Charrise's personal experience with Multiple Sclerosis fueled her desire for organic and farm-to-table methods. This passion for fresh ingredients became an integral part of Toast's essence, resulting in cocktails that burst with flavor through the use of fresh fruit, juicing, and carefully curated herbs and spices.