February 8th,
2012
Posted by
Doug
under Bartenders, Rule 2, Tiki Month 2012
OK, this isn’t strictly Tiki, but it is strictly awesome.
And it has three different liquors. And smoke. And a skull. And wild garnishes. And magic. So I’m running it during Tiki Month anyway, just as a reminder of how magnificently (yet appropriately) over the top the craft bar school of bartending can get too.
Also, because Max is one of the first bartenders who read this blog back in the day and took the time to write to me about it.
Enjoy.
Exit question: What the hell is the smoke, and is it a flavorant for the drink, or just a flourish?
February 8th, 2012 at 9:38 am
I’d have to guess, i would say it´s coffee smoke.
Max has something that look like coffee beans on top of the bar next to the crystal skull, and it seems like a good combo.
I bet it does make a difference too.
Lovely video!
Tony Harion(Quote) (Reply)
February 8th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
I went to Max’s bar in Barcelona two weeks ago. Great bartender, superb drinks. If in Barcelona, you need to go and see him (and his colleague Giuseppe ain’t half-bad either).
Great video and congrats Doug, tiki month is looking fine…
Francois(Quote) (Reply)
February 8th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Guys, tnx for the kind words, the smoke IS a flavourant for the drink and it is chocolate and vanilla smoke.
Joy 2 U
Max
Max La Rocca(Quote) (Reply)
February 12th, 2012 at 4:32 am
That video is awesome! Max is one of my fav bartenders (hi Max!) and if anything non-tiki shoulda been posted here now it was this video.
Tiare(Quote) (Reply)