Who | Jason Garcia
Where | San Antonio, Texas, USA
Current Bar | Otto’s Ice House at The Pearl
Past Bar(s) | Pastiche, Sternewirth at Hotel Emma, Jet-setter, Old Pal (Lockhart, TX) and Nickel City (Austin, TX)
Favourite Spirit | Mezcal!
Favourite Juice | Passionfruit of any sort.
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Junglebird, all day.
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Old Fashioned
Favourite Part of the Job | Meeting eclectic characters, safety-meetings and making something that someone else enjoys!
Favourite After Work Drink | Modelo with a Lime and a Tequila shot.
Favourite bar in the world | Handshake in Ciudad de Mexico ❤️
Best known for | I hope being a stoic bartender but I’m probably best known for having the bar empty at 2:15am and getting everyone clocked out at a decent hour.
Favourite “at work” memory | Way too many to name… dropping 55 Gallons of organic waste downhill is still my favorite (I cleaned it up by hand).
What’s your favourite movie? Ex Machina, for sure.
Favourite thing about your city? The Food, hands down.
What was the last photo that you took? Glamour shot for Contest Cocktail.
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Japan, I’ve always dreamed of going.
Any claims to fame? No Comment 😂
Aperitivo or Digestivo? Digestivo. Fernet, Underberg or Braulio.
Soda or Tonic? Soda!
Trader Vic or Donn Beach? This is a crazy loaded question. Trader Vic for liqueurs and historical significance. Donn for N/A Offerings and Bar Programs.
Egg Whites or Vegan Foamer? Vegan Foamer
Are you available for freelance gigs? Totally. Give me a heads up and I’ll make it happen.
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Media: Brandy Alexander Tour – Pastiche
