Since 2010, the Left Coast Bartenders’ Guild has been busting the myth that Tampa Bay is devoid of delicious craft cocktails. With over 30 members at various area bars, the United State Bartenders’ Guild chapter represents the best and brightest of area bartenders. Move aside, frozen beach crap-tail. These folks are mixing some serious cocktails.
Alex Barranco, Grille One Sixteen.
Rum Alejandro:
Bold coffee flavors,
rum and a touch of spice
from mole and orange
bitters, heavy cream, and Galliano. Credit: TODD BATESA refreshing summer sip
made with PCI’s own 4 Roses Bourbon, mint sprigs and lemon juice, shaken and
topped with ginger ale. Credit: TODD BATESThe classic mix of
absinthe, Peychaud’s bitters and George Dickel Rye
Whisky, garnished with a
lemon twist. Credit: TODD BATESAn Arnold Palmer-like
cocktail made with rye,
honey syrup, and lemon
juice, topped with
ginger beer. Credit: TODD BATESThe cocktail’s cocktail,
made with George Dickel Rye Whisky, rhubarb bitters,
maple syrup, lemon juice,
and egg whites. Credit: TODD BATESA candied dew made from vodka, ginger liqueur, white grape juice, lime juice, and basil, garnished with skewered frozen grapes on a big basil leaf. Credit: TODD BATES
