Image by Thomas Lundahl on Unplash The citizens of Miami have historically responded to hardship by banding together and tackling obstacles from a unified front. Although no one could have foreseen the effect that the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, would have on the nation, it is not surprising that Miamians have continued to look out for […]
Image by Karbannation Local Bartender Anthony Lopez is no stranger to innovation, hard work or curiousity. These three characteristics are the pillars of his success in the service industry. After working unfulfilling jobs, Lopez decided to enter the world of food and beverage services. His first job was at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach […]
Local Miami Bartender Barbara “Barby” Pena has been positively impacting and servicing patrons for over a decade. Before the 2019 Coronavirus Epidemic, you could have stepped into The Local Craft Food & Drink and Pena would have crafted you a drink that is individualized, creative and inspired. However, Pena, like others in the service industry, […]
Image credit: Blazin Visualz Ironically, Bartender and Agave Enthusiast, Ashly Levi, was not always Team Tequila. In fact, she hated it, but she currently lives with a determination to change the minds of those who disdain the Mexican liquor. Now, Levi, who goes by “Miss Agave” because of her passion for agave spirits, has a […]
El Tikiliero from Esotico Miami When Life Gives You Lemons… Slice Them Up and Find Some Tequila – Our picks for Celebrating National Tequila Day in Miami Despite the limitations associated with COVID-19’s social distancing rules, many restaurants and bars are providing novel solutions for Happy Hour. Miami’s reputation has been observed as an analogous […]
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Image by Juan Tapia. @Juan_in_a_million_5 for Volcan de mi Tierra Tequila Ingredients 1-1/2 oz Volcan de mi Tierra Blanco Tequila 1/2 oz Triple Sec 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice 1/2 oz Blood orange juice 3/4 oz Grapefruit Cordial 1/4 oz Vanilla syrup 1 oz Soda Water Preparation Shake Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, blood orange […]
Image by @Gastronomista_ for Volcan Tequila Ingredientes 2 oz Coconut Water 1 oz Volcan de mi Tierra Cristalino 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao white Preparation: Stir with ice and strain into a lowball glass with a large cube of ice. Shave dark chocolate over the ice cube and garnish with a fresh flower.
Born and raised in Venezuela, Marco Balza goes all the way back to 2006 when he was still living in Caracas and he had his first Bartender experience. “My friends and I had a party called ‘El Guarapazo’, we used to rent the party halls from the buildings and charged a cover for All you […]
The Sazerac, named after a famous bar in Louisiana, was created in 1850 by Aaron Bird, an inspired mixologist. The cognac’s warmth and spices, coupled with the bitters and balanced out by crisp notes of lemon, blends with the absinthe perfectly. Ingredients 2.5 oz Hennessy VSOP .25 oz Simple Syrup 1/8th oz Absinthe 5 Dashes […]