Hometown:
Des Moines, Iowa
What is the name of your cocktail?
Tally Me Banana
What’s the inspiration behind this garnish?
Traditional, over-the-top tiki garnishes mixed with techniques borrowed from the modernist cuisine.
What’s the inspiration behind this cocktail?
The character from Banana Boat, who works through the night loading fruit cargo on tropical docks, waiting to get home and drink his rum.
What cocktail trends do you see occurring in Denver?
So many nuanced personalities have developed in bars across Denver. Everyone is kind of doing their own thing, from elegant martini services on silver trays to rowdy piano and karaoke sing alongs. Cocktails are meant to be enjoyed and enjoyment is one thing Denver does very well.