On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week: Stories from Behind the Bar with Vano! He meets some some young people working in a Liquor Store who are interested in becoming Bartenders. Vano offers some advice!
Also, listener mail from a young Bartender in England.
Plus, an interview with Paul Ryan who is producing Loft & Bear Vodka, a superior craft sprit. His distillery is in -- Downtown L.A.! Great spirits are being made in the most unexpected places these days!
Vince mixes up some awesome Loft & Bear Vodka cocktails, (recipes below)
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Loft & Bear official recipes:
Marty Kaan
2 oz. L&B
1/2 oz Dolin Blanc
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Stirred & strained in chilled Martini/coupe glass, lemon twist.
Loft Classico
1 oz. L&B (cardamon infused)
1 oz. Gran Classico Bitter
1 oz. Carpana Antica
Orange oil
Dash of rosemary salt
Stir & strain L&B, Gran Classico, and Carpana Antica over large ice cube. Salt. Oil.
Vince's variation on the Loft Classico:
Loft Classico/Vince
1 oz. L&B (cardamon infused)
1 oz Amaro CioCiaro
1 oz Dolin Sweet Vermouth
Stir with ice in a mixing cup. Strain into a prepared Rocks Glass rimmed with Rosemary Salt and a large ice cube. Express oils from Orange Twist into glass and garnish with the twist and a sprig of fresh rosemary.