Ask me about Cocktails!
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As a seasoned cocktail enthusiast, I am passionate about the History, Science, and Art of cocktailing! I'm well read, and well versed in a variety of topics including, but not limited to:
Make me a Cocktail Menu! (3 drink Max custom cocktail menu for your event!)
How to Make Liqueurs at Home
DIY Gin
What is a tincture and why would I want one?
Tonic Syrup Recipe, with a short history about tonic!
Shaken v. Stirred: Why dilution matters
Ice: More than just Frozen Water
Environmentally Friendly Cocktails: The future of an Ancient Industry
Low ABV: Up and coming Trends
Vermouths: Not just Italian and French
Why Tequila can only come From Mexico, and Why Bourbon can only Come from Kentucky
What is the difference between Rye, Whisky, Whiskey, Scotch, and Bourbon?
Bitters; And how to make your own!
Distilling 101
Cocktail Technique: How you stir matters!
Rum: The Uncontrolled Rebel of the Spirit World
Garnishes, more than just their looks!
Syrups: A Whole New World of Flavour!
And of course, bartending basics classes!
This service gives you 30mins of cocktail instruction, a PDF handout specific to the topic/theme of your choice and the opportunity to have any of your cocktail/spirit questions answered.
Training & Qualifications
A Certified bartender with 12 years Hands On Industry experience. I am fluent in the history and applications of spirits, tasting notes, cocktail building & balancing, with an extra layer of marketing and branding from a design industry perspective.
Also, I just really love cocktails.
Availability & Preferences
Evenings and weekends preferred.