Who | Ben Rachmani
Where | Brooklyn, New York, USA
Current Bar | Malka Dumbo
Past Bar(s) | The Orchard Townhouse (Manhattan), Figaro Cafe (Manhattan), SPACE Lounge (New Brunswick, New Jersey), Veganized (New Brunswick, New Jersey), FOUR ONE SIX (Tel Aviv, Israel)
Favourite Spirit | Rum and Gin
Favourite Juice | Lemon and Lime
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Army and Navy, Corn and Oil, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Trinidad Sour
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Lychee Martini
Favourite Part of the Job | Opening 2 bars from scratch within 6 months
Favourite After Work Drink | Old Fashioned
Favourite bar in the world | Bar Snack (Manhattan, New York) and Foster (Tel Aviv, Israel)
Best known for | Oléo Saccharum, Reimagined Classics and Elevated, Culinary Driven, Zero Waste Craft Cocktails
Favourite “at work” memory | Opening 2 bars in 6 months
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Espresso Martini, Margarita, Dirty Martini, Aperol Spritz and Vodka/Tequila Soda
Favourite thing about your city | The Culture
Favourite drinking song | Hey Pachuco!
What was the last photo that you took? Of my daughter
What is your dream travel destination and why? Australia for fun and Iran/Morocco because thats where my parents are from
Any claims to fame? Founder/Owner/Manager of 416 (Tel Aviv), Beverage Director of Veganized and SPACE Lounge (New Jersey), Head Bartender at The Orchard Townhouse (Manhattan), Host and judge of St. George NJ Competition, host and judge of Aldez/Aczu NY vs NJ Competition, Winner of Jose Cuervo “Take Your Shot” Competition and Winner of AMASS Vodka/Gin Brooklyn Competition
Soda or Tonic? Tonic
Gibson or Gimlet? Gimlet
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Last Word
Dog person or cat person? Cat Person
Are you available for freelance gigs? Absolutely
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