Where | Toronto, Canada
Current Bar | Drinks By Nika, SIMPL Things
Past Bar(s) | –
Favourite Spirit | Tequila
Favourite Juice | Pineapple
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Margarita
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Daiquiri
Favourite Part of the Job | Learning and being creative
Favourite After Work Drink | Wine lol no varietal preference
Favourite bar in the world | Katana Kitten (NYC)
Best known for | Creating unforgettable drink experiences (and my martinis apparently)
Favourite “at work” memory | My first international experience – bartending Milan Fashion Week
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Based on what I make the most of: Espresso Martini
Favourite thing about your city | I’m really enjoying the bartending community here! Very supportive and so much talent. I love bouncing around to the different bars and trying something new.
Favourite drinking song | Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton, hands down. It’s actually such a beautiful song.
What was the last photo that you took? My Nutella cappuccino this morning lol
What is your dream travel destination and why? I’ve had Zanzibar on my bucket list forever and I really want to go there to experience the beautiful beaches, Maasai culture, nature and wildlife, and their cuisine, which I’ve not explored here. Pictures of it have always taken my breath away.
Any claims to fame? Milan Fashion Week, Art Basel, Toronto Life, CHCH Morning Live, CBC Metro Morning, Miami Rum Fest, Bacardi Shake Your Future Program
Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gimlet
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Last Word
Dog person or cat person? Dog
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
Find them: Website | Instagram
Media: TORONTO LIFE – Cozy up this autumn season with maple-flavoured cocktails
