Who | Ivan Serna
Where | Austin, Texas, USA
Current Bar | Roosevelt Room
Past Bar(s) | Sweetwater (West Palm Beach, Florida), Palm Beach Grill, Grato, Lost Weekend, Voltaire
Favourite Spirit | Bourbon
Favourite Juice | Apple
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Old Fashioned
Favourite Part of the Job | The Immediate satisfaction you get when someone genuinely enjoys a cocktail you made or a spirit you recommended.
Favourite After Work Drink | Shot of bourbon and a light beer.
Favourite at Home Drink | Normally just have a bourbon, but a glass of red wine occasionally.
Favourite bar in the world | My current job Sweetwater will always be my favorite. Cafe la Trova in Miami, as well as my next gig in Austin The Roosevelt Room. All amazing spots.
Best known for | Being brash hahaha, but I like to think I’m always will to help my team.
Favourite “at work” memory | I served Springsteen once, that guy is awesome. I’ve done lots of charity work with my bars and bartenders I’m friends with. Being able to help is always awesome.
What do you collect? Books
Favourite thing about your city? My community is really tight and we’re always trying to help each other out.
What was the last photo that you took? Me right before my shift scarfing down a burger and having a beer, getting my head ready for the shift.
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Thailand or Kyoto
Any claims to fame? I am a regional Espolon champion.
Prosecco or Cava? Cava
Angostura or Peychaud’s? Ango
Singapore or San Francisco? Singapore
Grapefruit or Pineapple? Pineapple
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
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