Oscar Szeto

Oscar Szeto | Bartender Atlas

Who | Oscar Szeto
Where | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Current Bar | Gio
Past Bar(s) | Lot Six
Favourite Spirit | Gin
Favourite Juice | Lychee
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Ramos Gin Fizz
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Screwdriver
Favourite Part of the Job | The people, I love interacting with others. Guests or fellow bartenders
Favourite After Work Drink | Rum and Coke
Favourite bar in the world | Hand Shaken Cocktail Bar (Hong Kong)
Best known for | My personality 🙂
Favourite “at work” memory | During dinner service the amazing look a child gave me when I burn an orange peel. Because I get to play with fire 🔥

What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Probably Old Fashioned or Caesar
Favourite thing about your city | We are a Coastal city but also a university town. It’s a massive melting pot of different culture but still has small town charm and hospitality.
Favourite drinking song | Tequila by The Champs/ Fireball by Pitbull (basically the same song)
What was the last photo that you took? The last photo I took is of my cat.
What is your dream travel destination and why? Peru, I want to see Machu Picchu.
Any claims to fame? Canadian Finalist of Hennessy My Way 2025

Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gibson
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Last Word
Dog person or cat person? Both. But cat for now

Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
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