Wild Spirits Bartending

Fresh is best! Happy Friday

Hello, Summer ! I’ve definitely been known to work like a maniac all summer (it’s hard not to when you live in a tourist town and work in the hospitality industry) but my health, happiness and just general quality of life always suffers when i do that!! My goals for this year are to get out on the water in my kayak/row boat/paddle board at least weekly, go camping monthly and to get outside for minimum an hour every day! Oh and i also want to try fishing and crabbing! What are your summer fun goals?

Cheers to the weekend!Remember...bad choices make good stories

My kind of toolbox...

Make one guest happier when he or she leaves your bar than they were when they walked in, and you’ve changed the world. It’s that simple. And if a million bartenders all over God’s green earth do the same thing on the same night, then the happy vibes will be palpable around the globe. Bartenders can change the world.-Gary Regan

I miss having people sit at my bar. I miss chatting about everything and nothing while making you delicious drinks. Connecting face to face with friends and strangers all the time has been something i realized i had taken for granted. I’m not sure when i will have the opportunity to have patrons sit at the bar again, but when you do, i will be ready for you! I have taken this time off to brush up on my bartending skills and spirits knowledge and i’m so excited to share it wi...th you. The best thing about this whole thing has been the countless free courses and webinars that have been available online. My favourites being: zoom webinars with @laurenmote of @bittered_sling and @diageo (i loved hearing your story, how you started in the industry, your contribution to the Vancouver cocktail culture, how you met Jonathan, started Bittered Sling, got married and then headed to @worldclass finals the next day! Cocktail Kitchen was amazing too) Spirited Sessions with @sovereigncanada every 2 weeks learning about gin, mezcal, whiskey and pisco from experts in the industry learning about maceration, bitters, amaro & fortified wine with Cole of @apothecarybitters @pdxcw and their many online sessions including learning about cleanliness & polish with @jared.sadoian , preservation with @phoebe.esmon , dexterity behind the bar with @lpdrinksdc & @axljump , milk punch & fat washing with @ahotdogisasandwich , all things garnish with @the_garnishguy @mondaybarschool learning about rum and cognac taking a virtual tour of the @tequilaochomexico distillery was so cool!! following along with @norbs414 and his A Cocktail a Day series watching @k8os do her thing on @likeablecocktails taking @jerry.global and @barsmarts beverage and hospitality courses for free! And last but certainly not least taking my @wsetglobal Level One Award in Spirits for free thanks to @corbysw and all the zoom classes that went along with it! Thank you to all of you who made quarantine so so much better than i ever could have imagined!!

Summer is coming and i’m sure everyone is itching to celebrate with their loved ones. All those birthdays that happened during quarantine?it’s not too late to celebrate them! I’m available to bartend small outdoor gatherings this summer and also can do self-serve batched cocktail drop offs anytime. Send me an email or dm to discuss your options

It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it. ~Oscar Wilde

Inside all of us is a wild spirit --

That time @camparicanada paid me to create a cocktail for them and then @bartenderatlas took pro photos of it The inspiration for this cocktail came from the sunshine and all the tropical happy places i’m going to in my mind every day . . H A P P Y P L A C E ... 1 oz Campari 3/4 oz Appleton Rum 3/4 oz Fee Brothers Falernum (ginger/clove/almond syrup) 2 oz pineapple juice 1 oz coconut milk 6 dashes Fee Brothers toasted almond bitters Shake and pour! Cute mini umbrella mandatory. #camparistircrazy See more

Since i’ve been taking my @wsetglobal Level 1 Spirits course, learning about distillation and classic cocktails, i’ve been drinking more than usual...that’s normal, right? . Distillation was originally invented to make tinctures and medicine, alcohol being the main ingredient. It was considered eau de vie or water of life. Imagine life without alcohol! What would the world be like? . B O T A N I C A L R O O T S... (Aviation riff) @bruinwooddistillery Gin @giffardcanada Ginger of the Indies @giffardcanada Creme de Violette @bittered_sling Suius Cherry bitters Lemon juice Egg white See more

Sometimes you just need a Corpse Reviver . . @arbutusdistillery blue gin @onefootcrow lavender gin @lillet ... @cointreau @arbutusdistillery Absinthe Lemon juice See more

Please read this, watch the video and share it!! Help all bartenders nationwide by helping us fill #canadasbiggesttipjar during your virtual happy hours! (You’ll see me at the end of the video!! )

Indiegogo campaign for Apothecary Bitters! Great special edition flavours available! Support local

I’m so grateful for all this sunshine we’ve been having lately!! And also so grateful for all the service industry support and initiatives from various organizations that have really come through for us over the last month. . One of those initiatives being a cocktail campaign by @camparicanada & @bartenderatlas where a cocktail creation submission earns us some money in the bank!! Hell to the yeah. . The inspiration for this cocktail came from the sunshine and all the trop...ical happy places i’m going to in my mind every day . . H A P P Y P L A C E 1 oz Campari 3/4 oz Appleton Rum 3/4 oz Fee Brothers Falernum (ginger/clove/almond syrup) 2 oz pineapple juice 1 oz coconut milk 6 dashes Fee Brothers toasted almond bitters Shake and pour! Cute mini umbrella mandatory. #camparistircrazy See more

Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.-Lana Del Rey I didn’t always love my job...i’ve always worked in the customer service industry and started at the bottom to be where i am today. I will never forget my days as a sandwich maker, donut dipper, barista, dishwasher, or cashier. Truth be told, my first job was at the petting zoo. That’s right folks...i would start my day by laying down sawdust & feeding animals, pass the hours by trying to k...eep the donkey and horse from humping each other & scooping poop and end my day by transferring the animals to their pens for the night and then hose down the zoo. Pretty glamorous, i know. I got my first serving job in 2005 at a Greek restaurant that didn’t have a bartender on most nights so we had to make our own drinks. It didn’t have a cocktail menu and was more of a beer/wine/hi ball place. That was my very first experience behind the bar. I didn’t really have a huge interest in bartending until 2013, when i worked at another restaurant that didn’t have a bartender where we also had to make our own drinks. This Italian inspired restaurant also didn’t have a cocktail list but had a full bar with tons of liquor. I remember seeing all this booze on the shelves and it would just sit there, untouched. I thought about all the money the owner must have spent on all this alcohol that wasn’t being used and how great it would be to start making some of that money back! We needed a cocktail menu. Sales would increase, tips would increase, guests would have more options...it was a win-win situation. So, i approached the owner and he said Go for it!. I had never created my own cocktail before! But i knew that i wanted to use our existing stock, it had to be relatively easy to execute and be relevant to the restaurant. The owner and i collaborated and came up with a great menu with cocktails, martinis, specialty coffees and the customers loved it. At that point i knew nothing about cocktails, had never been to a cocktail bar or even tasted a well made classic cocktail (or knew what that meant). All it took was someone believing in me & my creativityand i’ve never looked back! : Katie Bowen Photography

Happy World Bartenders Day! Bartenders play such a vital role in the food & beverage industry and deserve to be appreciated every day. So, if you haven’t recently...thank your bartender today; for everything they do that you see and for all the things they do that you don’t ever see. All the research & development of recipes, the many hours of citrus juicing (with cuts on their hands usually), carrying heavy kegs, cleaning broken glass out of their ice wells in the middle of... a crazy night, running out of things at the worst possible moment, liquor suppliers going out of stock right after printing a new menu, customers not liking their creations, dealing with demanding servers & guests, being sticky and smelling like beer all. the. time.... You’re probably thinking why would anyone do that job? ...for me, it’s for those priceless special moments you get to be a part of...being a shoulder to cry on for your guest who is grieving the loss of a loved one, witnessing a couple break up at your bar, when you’re shaking a drink and a child smiles and stares at you with amazement from across the room, when you have those heart-to-hearts with strangers who become regulars & then friends, when you witness someone loving a drink you created, being a part of big & small celebrations-those moments are what keeps me doing what i’m doing. There are so many bartenders who inspire me on a daily basis. Thank you for being you & for doing what you do! : @folkfotos

Come visit me today at the @inspirationsweddingfair in Sechelt at the Seaside Centre! I’ll be serving up this tasty number...a mocktail featuring @sheringhamdistillery ‘s new @enjoylumette 0% gin . . . L O V E P O T I O N @enjoylumette 0% Gin... Butterfly Pea Flower extract Lemon juice Simple syrup Soda water See more

$291,330 was raised this year at Science of Cocktails! $1.2 million over 5 years! Science World was one of my favourite places to go as a kid so this cause is near & dear to my heart . Last night was crazy & amazing...i love seeing what cocktail experiments the crew comes up with every year. It’s so special that some of the world’s best bartenders live & work in Vancouver and are a part of this awesome event every year . Doing prep and having a pre-shift meeting & pizza ...with some of my idols is one of the highlights of the year for me! So happy to be a part of this great event. On February 6, 2020, over 1,500 guests circuited the dome, sampling one-of-a-kind science-focused fare from 37 bar sponsors and 14 food sponsors. Between sips and nibbles, revellers witnessed amazing science demonstrations and a cocktail-technique competition that both entertained AND informed. https://www.scienceworld.ca//raising-the-bar-science-of-c/

Click to see what events are coming up next week! No rest for the wicked

Cheers! To a new year, a new decade and new beginnings. Cheers to your health, happiness and wealth -and i’m not just talking about monetary wealth. When i was growing up, my parents always said we may not be rich with money, but we are rich with love. This year i learned what was really important to memy relationships. With myself, my friends & family and with the world around me & my community. I hold you all near to my heart and wish you all the best in the coming year!... Bye 2019hello 2020!! . . B L A C K W A L N U T O L D F A S H I ON E D @bulleitwhiskey bourbon @bruinwooddistillery black walnut liqueur @feebrothersperu whiskey barrel aged bitters Raw sugar syrup Burnt orange . : @samkayturnerphotography See more

Next event i’m bartending at....ringing the new year in right!!

From my family to you & yours-Merry Christmas H O L L Y J O L L Y C O S M O @absolutvodka @cointreau ... Pomegranate juice Cranberry juice Lime juice Rosemary & pomegranate seeds See more

The holidays are for entertaining your loved ones and the easiest way to keep everyone sipping on something fun & delicious is a seasonal punch! Try this one or create your own...the flavour possibilities are endless Y U L E T I D E P U N C H {adapted from @imbibe’s recipe} @havanaclub añejo reserva rum... @bulleitwhiskey bourbon Golden Pear liqueur Vanilla bean & allspice syrup Pineapple juice Lemon juice Serve with cinnamon stick Enjoy! See more

And just like that...bookings are now closed for 2019! My first year in business has been more successful than I could have ever imagined and that’s thanks to YOU! Thank you for all the word-of-mouth referrals, the re-posts, the likes, follows and kind words. To those of you who hired me and collaborated with meI appreciate you more than I can say with words. You trusted my skills and believed in my creativity. It means so so much to me. I’m getting teary-eyed just writing ...this. Here come the shout-outs (apologies if i have forgotten anyone! And apologies if you don’t like being included in public shout-outs ): @thebarefootgecko thank you for trusting me to create your first cocktail list & drink menu and for employing me to be in charge of your bar it means so much to me. @gmfitness.ca the bootcamp yoga & cocktails night was a blastpeople are still talking about it! @touchstonegibsons thank you for letting me be a part of the grand opening of your discovery centre! @deightoncup bartending the VIP area sponsored by @milesendmotors was a dream come true that I didn’t even know I had! @highbeamdreams thanks for inviting me to be a part of your 1st wedding show! @schamille thank you for hiring me to bartend at your beautiful wedding! @plethorafinefoods our collaborations are always so epic and awesome...looking forward to many more cocktails & canapés in the future! Thank you for your unending support! @redecorsechelt I think your grand opening/art crawl party was my favourite party this year! Such an awesome crowd & vibe! @thegibsonsbutcher thank you for inviting me to be a part of your long table dinner! The food was unreal! And thank you so much to those of you who have already booked me in 2020! I look forward to working with you all! Especially the person who booked me for a tiki cocktail party on the beachyou know who you are After my last gig of 2019a giant corporate xmas partyI’ll be taking some time off to reflect, regroup and prepare for an even busier 2020. Cheers, thank you and happy holidays to you all : @folkfotos

Party season is upon us...planning an event? Let me take care of the bar so you & your guests can really enjoy eachother’s company. Whether you need a full service bartender or just some self-serve cocktail stations, i’ve got what you need to elevate your party to the next level Book your friendly neighbourhood bartender soon before bookings close for 2019! . : @samkayturnerphotography

@hannaleepr is celebrating their 15th anniversary by launching their 1st ever Global Bartender Scholarship! Here’s my entry post I chose bartending, and hospitality, as my career because it’s in my blood and who I am. Growing up with both parents in the service industry, I spent many evenings doing my homework at the bar, sipping on a virgin cocktail. My family is a family of hosts. We love to cook, eat, and entertain our friends & family. Sharing good food & drinks with ea...ch other is how we show our love. So at a very young age, I experienced the immense joy of making someone happy by serving them food and drinks made with love. Bartending is my extremely fulfilling career of choice, because it allows me to make my guests happy in a very instantaneous, direct way. When someone sits at my bar, they are seen and appreciated. In a social media world, I want to be that person who brings you into the present. To awaken your senses with a delicious drink, and engage with the person across from you, even for just a moment. If I won this scholarship, I would go to @tales_of_the_cocktail Thank you @hannaleepr for this amazing opportunity #hlcscholarship

This weekend, while I was stirring a negroni, someone asked me Why are some drinks shaken and some drinks stirred?...great question. What I learned in bartending school was that all cocktails that have juice, dairy, or egg whites should be shaken. Shaking aerates and chills these cocktails in a pleasing way, creating a nice frothy effect. In contrast, cocktails that only use spiritssuch as martinis and Manhattansshould be stirred. Shaking these drinks would bruise the... spirits. It dilutes it and changes the taste, making it taste sharper. So, what this means is....James Bond was a wimp who liked his martinis diluted . : @katiebowenphotography

Next event I’m bartending at: A Beef Themed Long Table Dinner hosted by the Gibsons Butcher, happening this Thursday at the Gibsons Public Market...get your tickets now before they sell out!

Whoever came up with the idea to combine eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla together is a genius. Custard, cake, french toast, crème brûlée, eggnog....the possibilities are vast and delicious. I made eggnog for the first time this week, but instead of milk and cream I used cashew milk. The results were creamy, nutty and lighter than regular eggnog. I used it for a cocktail I was serving at the Cocktails & Canapés event this past weekend at Plethora Fine Foods...and then after th...e event I made a special version for myself using the ingredients listed below... G I N G E R N O G Homemade unsweetened cashew milk eggnog @drinkbittermilk gingerbread mixer @giffard_liqueurs_syrups ginger liqueur @sombramezcal @spiceboxwhisky @captainmorganca gingerbread rum Freshly grated nutmeg & cinnamon Edible gold . : @downtownjenbrown

When local small businesses collaborate and create something wonderful for the public to enjoy, it really warms my heart. So often I feel the competitiveness between businesses, grasping at customers as if there aren’t enough to go around. When we all work together and support each other it’s so much more fun! Like this night last month at @redecorsechelt ! Ashley’s grand opening art crawl party was an absolute blast. James from @plethorafinefoods and I are putting on a Cock...tails and Canapés night tonight at his shop on Cowrie St. and Ashley from @redecorsechelt is styling it like a speakeasy with some pieces from @sunshinecoastvintagerentals . I can’t wait to serve you guys some delicious seasonal cocktails tonight while you nibble on delicious canapés made by James. Stop by his shop today and grab a ticket or try your luck at the door tonight...hope to see you there! B O U R B O N S P R I T Z Apple infused @bulleitwhiskey Organic unfiltered apple cider Lemon Juice @bittered_sling Zingiber crabapple bitters @drinkfentimans ginger beer Bourbon soaked apple chip : Katie Bowen Photography

Check out our menus for this Saturday’s Cocktails & Canapés event @plethorafinefoods ! $35 per person includes your first cocktail, lots of gourmet canapés and a big cheese & charcuterie platter! Decor styled by Ashley Kitchen, owner of @redecorsechelt Get your tickets at @plethorafinefoods or check out the link in our event page to purchase them online! Hope to see you there @ Plethora Fine Foods

I’m so happy to say that Ashley of @redecorsechelt will be styling our Cocktails & Canapés event on the 23rd at @plethorafinefoods in Sechelt! Here are some photo examples of the sexy Speakeasy concept inspiring her design for that night, just to give you an idea of the vibe we’re going for....Check out our event page on my profile to see more infotickets are selling fast! Get them while they last @ Plethora Fine Foods

The Sombra de Muerte (Shadow of Death)....a cocktail special I made for this year’s Day of the Dead festivities at a Mexican restaurant where I’m the Bar Manager @thebarefootgecko . The combination of @sombramezcal and pumpkin spice syrup I made from scratch is sooo delicious. Next time you’re in, ask me to make you one! I love secret menu items, don’t you? S O M B R A D E M U E R T E @sombramezcal @tequilacazadores reposado... @grandmarniercanada Pumpkin spice syrup Orange juice Lime juice Smoked salt rim, smouldering cinnamon stick & star anise See more

On November 23rd, @plethorafinefoods and @wildspiritsbartending will be joining forces to bring you a night of craft cocktails, gourmet canapés, wine, seasonal punch, good music and great company. We’re closing the curtains, turning the lights down low and the music up...turning @plethorafinefoods into a speakeasy for one night only. Space is limited so get your tickets now! See the event page link in my bio for more info

Hosting a small event? One of the services I offer is self-serve batched cocktails! Sometimes you don’t need a full-on bartender but you still want nice drinks...spouted beverage dispensers and punch bowls are perfect for smaller groups and take the stress off the host, while still supplying guests with delicious, fun cocktails (or mocktails)! The possibilities are endless...message me to find out how I can help take your party to that next level

Art+live music+cocktails+snacks=a guaranteed good time! This Friday, from 5-9, @redecorsechelt is throwing a @sunshinecoastartcrawl party AND celebrating their shop’s grand opening/new ownership!! Come check out some talented local makers, while listening to tunes by @dr.bailiclarke.nd & Keely Halward and nibbling on platters by @plethorafinefoods & @hooraw4ever ...i’ll be running the cash bar all night, serving up wine & some seasonal cocktails i’ve created especially for this event. Hope to see you there! @ ReDecor + Design

Come sit at my bar, let me transport you to another place and take your taste buds on a journey...After taking a break from management for the last 6 months i’m happy to say i’m back, baby!! Last night was the grand opening of @thebarefootgecko , a project i’ve been working on for the last few months, and i have to say it feels so good to be open and to have people sitting at my beautiful bar Check out their website to see my full drink menu. www.barefootgecko.ca If you’re thinking about hiring me for an event but we haven’t met in person yet & you’re not sure, coming to sit at my bar is a great way to try some of my drinks, see what I have to offer and get to know each other a bit better. We’re open 5pm-9pm Wednesday-Sunday. Hope to see you soon! . : @katiebowenphotography

What a great 1st annual wedding fair! It was so nice meeting all the brides & grooms and people planning events in the near future...not to mention working alongside so many talented vendors! Talk about dream team. . . . D A Y D R U N K D R E A M... Vanilla bean infused @the101gibsons vodka @davisbayteaco Pear Vanilla Rooibos iced tea Roberts Creek Honey @apothecarybitters Smoky Pear bitters Pear Nectar Lemon juice @ High Beam Dreams See more

This Sunday from 11am-3pm, i’ll be taking part in the 1st annual Dreams Unlimited Wedding Show! Happening at @highbeamdreams in lower Gibsons. If you’re getting married or planning an event, this will be a great opportunity to meet a variety of talented vendors all under one beautiful roof! There will be door prizes & giveaways, live music and much more! Tickets are free, register today by clicking on the event on my Facebook page! Hope to see you there

Easy like Sunday morning . : @folkfotos

Muddle, muddle, toil and trouble...orange burn and bourbon bubble.

Happy Friday everybody! It’s actually my Monday...and I’m starting it off with a meeting about a bartending gig that’s happening in May 2020. Yeah. And I just applied for a volunteer bartending position for an event happening in February. Summer isn’t even over yet! . If you’re thinking about booking me anytime soon, don’t hesitatemessage me now to avoid disappointment! . If you’d like to see me in person and check out what I have to offer, I will have a bar set up at the ...Dreams Unlimited Wedding Fair happening at @highbeamdreams on September 15th. Head over to my Facebook page for more info! : @folkfotos See more

The biggest and best cocktail party & fundraiser of the year! I’ll be volunteering again this year. Please share if you know anyone who would be interested in bartending

Line ‘em up! It’s Saturday, and I have the day off...life is good. I’ll be over here reminiscing about this cucumber mint vodka soda I made a few weeks ago for yoga bootcamp with @gmfitness.ca & @leahpainteryoga . . Next event: the soft opening of the Barefoot Gecko in September, where I have been contracted to create their cocktail list and also hired to be their Bar Manager! Exciting things are happening, people. And I can’t wait to share it all with you! : @samkayturnerphotography

The magic of butterfly pea flowers....Just add citrus juice and watch the colour change from a deep blue to purple before your eyes. There are a couple of companies that have started infusing gin with butterfly pea flowers (@arbutusdistillery @empressgin1908 ) and it’s super fun to incorporate it into your cocktails. You could do it yourself or also make a simple syrup with the flowers. The flavour is very subtle which allows for great versatility. . The cocktail I made here... is a floral take on a French 75, with elderflower liqueur, blue gin, lemon juice, prosecco and elderflower cordial. I tried a French 75 for the first time at @thekeeferbar a few years ago...The Keefer 75. They infuse their gin with dragonfruit and it makes the drink this beautiful pale pink colour. So stunning. If you are ever in Chinatown, you NEED to go in there and try their cocktails. It’s my favourite bar ever . What’s your favourite bar? @ Sunshine Coast, Gibsons, BC See more

The Three Caballeros ...My current favourite combination of spirits: Spicy Poblano chili liqueur, smoky Mezcal and aged Tequila. All Mexican, all delicious on their own and absolutely perfect together. . Are you a fan of Mezcal? As a bartender, i’ve noticed over the years that it can be a tough sell to your customer. And, in my opinion, one of the most challenging spirits to make a delicious cocktail with that is approachable & appealing to your guests. I’ve seen many people cringe at just the idea of smokiness in a drink. . But when you find that perfect flavour combination, and you serve the cocktail to your guest who has never had Mezcal or hasn’t liked it in the past but is trusting you to change their mind, and you see that look on their face of pleasure and shock...that right there is a home run.

#earnyourcocktails ...Making cocktails for a bootcamp yoga class was a first for me! This watermelon/hibiscus/vanilla margarita was definitely the bestseller! @gmfitness.ca and @leahpainteryoga really know how to have a good time It was a pleasure being a part of #makingfitnessfun : @samkayturnerphotography

...and here we see a Wild Spirit in her natural habitat Hi! How’s your summer going? I don’t know about you, but I have been so busy with work that I haven’t had ONE beach day yet! This is unfathomable, as i’m such a water baby and live for this time of year. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love my job and am extremely grateful for all the work but i’m wondering how you guys balance hustle time with playtime? Or do you just wait until September to have your fun in the sun? Please leave your tactics in my comments below . . Next event: Yoga Bootcamp & Cocktails with @gmfitness.ca & @leahpainteryoga

Tiki culture has my heart. There’s nothing like the sentimental appeal of beautiful scenery, forbidden love and the potential for danger that the Tiki culture emulates...I call this cocktail Tt Pele, after the Hawaiian goddess of fire & volcanoes and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. . . . .... T T P E L E @krakenrum @sonsofvancouver coconut rum Velvet Falernum (ginger/clove/almond/citrus syrup) @bittered_sling malagasy chocolate bitters Pineapple juice Coconut milk Cinnamon @ Sunshine Coast, Gibsons, BC See more

Rainy days call for Bourbon. That inner warmth on a chilly day is like you’re getting hugged from the inside out...or maybe that’s just me? My favourite way to drink Bourbon is in an Old Fashioned. My bartending teacher called it a gentleman’s drink...a Negroni or Boulevardier would also fall under that category. Very spirit-heavy. Basically just pure alcohol. But if you add the right amount of sweetness, bitters and dilute it properly the result should be a smooth, velvety... dream of a drink. It makes me think of cigars and fedoras and dimly-lit speakeasies. Speaking of speakeasies...stay tuned for some exciting news coming soon . : @folkfotos . . . . B A N A N A B R Û L É E O L D F A S H I O N E D Vanilla-infused, brown butter-washed @makersmark bourbon raw sugar brûléed banana slices @feebrothersperu Whiskey barrel aged bitters . . . . . #bourbon #oldfashioned #makersmark #cocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailporn #cocktailsofinstagram #cheers #thirsty #humpday #drinks #drinkstagram #mixologist #mixology #imbibe #imbibegram #bartenderatlas #bartender #bartenderlife #bartendersofinstagram #drinkthis #drinkme #libations #weddingdrinks #bartenderforhire #eventbartender #cocktailsforyou #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending @ Sunshine Coast, Gibsons, BC See more

Summer has finally arrived and I think we are all doing a little happy dance Hot days + cool drinks= the best. This is my favourite version of a mojito ever. : @folkfotos . . .... M E L O N B E R R Y M O J I T O @bacardi.legacy rum Fresh strawberry & watermelon juice Muddled strawberry mint Muddled strawberries Mint simple syrup Soda water . . . . . #rum #mojito #watermelon #cocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailporn #cocktailsofinstagram #cheers #thirsty #sundayfunday #drinks #drinkstagram #mixologist #mixology #imbibe #imbibegram #bartenderatlas #bartender #bartenderlife #bartendersofinstagram #drinkthis #drinkme #libations #weddingdrinks #bartenderforhire #eventbartender #cocktailsforyou #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending See more

The making of a cocktail... . . . L A V E N D E R G I N S O U R... @onefootcrow lavender gin @shadoblixfarm blueberry lavender shrub Lavender simple syrup @feebrothersperu fee foam Lemon juice . . . . . #sour #gin #lavender #cocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailporn #cocktailsofinstagram #cheers #thirsty #tgif #drinks #drinkstagram #mixologist #mixology #imbibe #imbibegram #bartenderatlas #bartender #bartenderlife #bartendersofinstagram #drinkthis #drinkme #libations #weddingdrinks #bartenderforhire #eventbartender #cocktailsforyou #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending @ Sunshine Coast, Gibsons, BC See more

Smoky & spicy....My new favourite way to enjoy a margarita (my favourite cocktail fyi). What’s your favourite cocktail? . . . P O B L A N O A H U M A D O ... @tequilacazadores reposado @sombramezcal @anchoreyes verde poblano chili liqueur Lime Agave . . . . . #margarita #tequila #cocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailporn #cocktailsofinstagram #cheers #thirsty #thirstythursday #drinks #drinkstagram #mixologist #mixology #imbibe #imbibegram #bartenderatlas #bartender #bartenderlife #bartendersofinstagram #drinkthis #drinkme #libations #weddingdrinks #bartenderforhire #eventbartender #cocktailsforyou #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending See more

If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.- Billy Joel . . . .... . #passion #dowhatyoulove #lifeisshort #livethelifeyoulove #lovethelifeyoulive #ilovemyjob #happiness #entrepreneur #creative #artist #bartender #bartenderlife #barconsultant #bartenderforhire #weddingbartender #mixologist #cheers #imbibe #bartenderatlas #cpba #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspirit #wildspiritsbartending See more

For when you’re feeling fancy ... : @folkfotos B U T T E R F L Y B R E A T H @arbutusdistillery blue gin... @stgermaindrinks elderflower liqueur Lemon juice Butterfly pea flower syrup Villa Teresa organic Prosecco . . . . . #french75 #cocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailporn #cocktailsofinstagram #cheers #humpday #drinks #drinkstagram #mixologist #mixology #imbibe #imbibegram #bartenderatlas #bartender #bartenderlife #bartendersofinstagram #drinkthis #drinkme #libations #weddingdrinks #bartenderforhire #eventbartender #cocktailsforyou #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending See more

Bar consulting and special event bartending based on the Sunshine Coast. Specializing in craft cocktails and fresh, local ingredients. Over 15 years of local & international hospitality experience. . Welcome to my beach bar... no shirt, no shoesno problem. : @folkfotos ... . . #tiki #tikibar #tikimug #tikidrinks #tikicocktails #rum #rumcocktails #bitters #bitterbabe #bitteredsling #flamingcocktails #fire #bartender #bartendersofinstagram #bartenderforhire #mixology #mixologist #imbibe #imbibegram #beachbar #tikibar #coastlife #beachlife #drinks #drinkstagram #cocktailporn #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending See more

Cheers to the long weekend! I hope you’re spending it with loved ones & somewhere beautiful : @folkfotos . . . .... . #cheers #cheerstotheweekend #weekend #weekendvibes #longweekend #longweekendvibes #beach #beachlife #coastlife #pnw #drinks #drinkswithfriends #drinkstagram #tiki #tikidrinks #tikimug #bartender #bartenderlife #bartenderforhire #barconsultant #weddingbartender #eventbartender #mixology #mixologist #imbibe #imbibegram #cocktails #craftcocktails #gibsonsbc #sunshinecoastbc #wildspiritsbartending See more

Come on down to Plethora Fine Foods this Monday to try some fine gourmet samples and have a complimentary mocktail made by me! I’ll be using great Canadian products such as Vancouver-based Walter’s Caesar mix & Bittered Sling bitters and white balsamics from the Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Company. It’s a great spot to watch the Canada Day parade too!

Putting this apron on last night felt like putting the last finishing touch on a piece of art that you’ve been working on for so long. Thank you @searchandrescuedenim for this stunning apron! I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I never thought putting an apron on would feel so good . . . . .... . #searchandrescuedenim #apron #customapron #bartender #bartenderlife #bartendersofinstagram #topshelflife #prizedposession #lookgoodfeelgood @ Sunshine Coast, Gibsons, BC See more

I want to thank John & Roberta of @topshelf_creative for my fantastic logo!! I highly recommend them for your branding & design needs! They’re making the Sunshine Coast look so good, one business at a time Now it’s time to celebrate with some cocktails!