Who | Vernon Vaden
Where | Tampa, Florida, USA
Current Bar | MR D’z Men’s Emporium
Past Bar(s) | Bradley’s on 7th
Favourite Spirit | Whiskey
Favourite Juice | Lemon
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Classic Sour
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Old Fashioned
Favourite Part of the Job | Creating memorable guest experiences and growing in the craft.
Favourite After Work Drink | Honestly ginger beer
Favourite bar in the world | Wonder Bar
Best known for | My humble and out going personality, I treat everyone like family. Also competing lol
Favourite “at work” memory | Hard to name just one but honestly hustling with my employees on a busy night staying a float
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Feels like an Espresso Martini
Favourite thing about your city | The community
Favourite drinking song | Spotlight by J-Hud
What was the last photo that you took? A mirror pic
What is your dream travel destination and why? Anywhere. I find joy in going to new places and learning about the culture.
Any claims to fame? USCC Tampa Bay Champion 2026
Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gimlet
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Last Word
Dog person or cat person? Dog person
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
Find them: Instagram
