Who | Ayana Miller
Where | Toronto, Canada
Current Bar | Pinky Swear (the small neighbourhood resto/wine bar I own in Etobicoke) and roaming 0.0% bartender through my company Acquired Taste
Past Bar(s) | Henry’s, Jacob’s & Co Steakhouse
Favourite Spirit | Tequila
Favourite Juice | Cucumber
Favourite Classic Cocktail | A wet Roku Gin Martini with orange bitters and a twist
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Dirty Gin Martini
Favourite Part of the Job | Getting nerdy about hospitality and sharing it with others
Favourite After Work Drink | Glass of Chenin Blanc or JNPR 0% BTTR on ice
Favourite bar in the world | Bar Mordecai (Toronto)
Best known for | Classics done well
Favourite “at work” memory | Too many to reference – but the unabashed banter and one liners dropped during a hectic service.
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Espresso Martini and a Dirty Vodka Martini
Favourite thing about your city | Walks along the waterfront in winter
Favourite drinking song | Gin House Blues – Nina Simone
What was the last photo that you took? My kid posing like a goof
What is your dream travel destination and why? Japan to visit prefectures know for their prized teas (not that I can name any off the top of my head)
Soda or Tonic? Natural sparkling spring water
Gibson or Gimlet? Gibson
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Dog
Are you available for freelance gigs? For 0% proof bar absolutely!
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