The Cocktail Lovers23 Nov 2023

Inspiration in drinks featuring Alex Kratena

Innovative and inspirational are the words that spring to mind when we think about the contents of this week’s episode. Here’s why…

Our products are Savoia Orancio, a delicious, new aperitivo and the first to be made with an orange wine base. While beautifully reimagining what a premium pink gin can be is Shivering Mountain.

The book we’re championing is Welcome Home from the bright minds at Death & Co, New York – highly recommended for bartenders and home-tenders alike and we head over to the heart of Soho to drop into the recently- opened Atelier Coupette, a creative hub with an alternative take on exploring cocktails.

As for our guest he’s the embodiment of innovation, and an inspiration to drinks professionals all around the world – it's the amazing Alex Kratena. In this episode, the co-founder of award-winning bar Tayer + Elementary talks to us about his time at Artesian bar, why he loves collaborations and his latest project, Tayer Studios.

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What we're mixing:

Falling Leaves

60ml Alsace Riesling

30ml pear brandy

15ml orange curacao

10ml honey syrup (1:1)

5 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

Star anise, to garnish

Method:

Stir ingredients over ice. Strain into chilled Coupe glass. Garnish with star anise.

Recipe courtesy of Audrey Saunders.

Atelier Coupette

Savoia Orancio

Shivering Mountain Premium Pink Gin

Tayer + Elementary

Tayer Studios, 7 Club Row, London E1 6JX. Open Wed-Sun 12pm-8pm until 26th November.

Items also available to buy via Tayer + Elementary Shop

Welcome Home by Death & Co

The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox

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