Who | Benson MaKoSa
Where | Diani, Kenya, Africa
Current Bar | The Salty Squid
Past Bar(s) | Villa Kalista, Tamarind Mombasa
Favourite Spirit | Whisky
Favourite Juice | Tamarind
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Old Fashioned & Gimlet
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Cosmopolitan
Favourite Part of the Job | Creating a drink that fits someone’s mood or vibe and seeing their face light up when you nail it. Happy guests.
Favourite After Work Drink | Whisky Sour
Favourite bar in the world | The Library Bar (Toronto)
Best known for | Focus on the science of flavour and local ingredients.
Favourite “at work” memory | Good nice work flow, happy workmates and guests.
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Margarita
Favourite thing about your city | The Beach and the Colobus Monkeys
Who is your favourite fictional bartender? Lillian May Roth
What was the last photo that you took? Ocean waves
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Scotland
Any claims to fame? The World Class Bartender of the Year Kenya 2025
Aperitivo or Digestivo? Aperitivo
Sparkling or Flat? Flat
Paper Plane or Penicillin? Penicillin
Sherry or Vermouth? Sherry
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
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