Who | Kristofer O’Day
Where | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Current Bar | Paper Lantern
Past Bar(s) | Barbarella Bar
Favourite Spirit | Tequila
Favourite Juice | Grapefruit or Lime
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Negroni
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Whiskey Sour
Favourite Part of the Job | Creativity and Guest Interactions
Favourite After Work Drink | Gin Martini or bottle of Chang
Favourite bar in the world | Shelter (Calgary)
Best known for | Milk Punch?
Favourite “at work” memory | Bartending last call for New Years 2026 and the chaos of it all.
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Espresso Martini… :^(
Favourite thing about your city | Strong industry community! And closeness to the bow river.
Favourite drinking song | Whatever is playing!
What was the last photo that you took? Brunch menu at Pigeonhole.
What is your dream travel destination and why? Japan to see there style of bartending and experience the food and beverage scene!
Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gibson
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Both!
Are you available for freelance gigs? Soon!
