Confessions of aBartender
What cocktail trend are you tired of?
“I’m not into cocktails smoked to order. I love the smoky flavours in Scotch and mezcal, but I find smoking guns to be messy and inconsistent.”— Amber Bruce, barmanager, the Keefer Bar
What are you most looking forward to drinking this summer?
“Long drinks are due for some love: cool, refreshing and eervescent cocktails that oer understated or absent spirit intensity (Tom Collins, Long Island Iced Tea, Dark ’n’ Stormy) are a challenge to make expressive but are so satisfyingly mellow and zesty when done right.”— Jay Jones, beverage and mediamanager, Vij’s Group
What drink do you order to test abartender’s skills?
“I would have to say a classic daiquiri. Although it’s a very simple cocktail—made with only rum, lime and sugar— it’s surprisingly hard to make. But when the perfect balance is achieved, it truly sings.” —Robyn Gray,headbartender, Prohibition