Jose Torres

Jose Torres | Bartender Atlas

Who | Jose Torres
Where | Toronto, Canada
Current Bar | La Chingada
Past Bar(s) | Escape Manor
Favourite Spirit | Mezcal
Favourite Juice | Apple
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Pisco Sour
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Whiskey Sour
Favourite Part of the Job | The rush/adrenaline and providing drinks worth coming back for
Favourite After Work Drink | Beer
Favourite bar in the world | Gloria In The Great Hall
Best known for | Creating an atmosphere guests enjoy
Favourite “at work” memory | Staff drinks after Do West Fest

What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Aperol Spritz / Espresso Martini
Favourite thing about your city | The multicultural food and drink scene
Favourite drinking song | Brindo – Rawayana
What was the last photo that you took? A photo of new drink specs we experimented with
What is your dream travel destination and why? Mexico City. Working at a Mexican restaurant has really made me think about the gastronomy that Mexico has.

Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gimlet
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Both, but I have two cats

Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes