Some of the things we discuss in
this wide-ranging conversation with bartender, author, and
podcaster Shawn Soole of Soole Hospitality Concepts
include:
How
Shawn made his way to Victoria, British Columbia by way of
Australia, and how he explains his city’s disproportionate
influence on the cocktail world, relative to its size.
Why
he and his team at Clive’s Cocktail Lounge in Victoria decided to
embark on the ambitious project (called Homage Cocktail Fridays) of
re-creating almost 100 famous cocktail menus from cocktail bars
around the world.
The
way Shawn was able to hustle - literally hustle - for the
opportunity to work with some of the world’s most influential
cocktail ambassadors, like Jeffrey Morganthaler and Philip
Duff.
What
Canada has to offer on the cocktail front - highlighting some of
the people, places, and flavors featured inGreat Northern Cocktailsto show all of us quarantined
Americans what we’re missing out on north of the
border.
How
to plan your next vacation to the great white north so that you’re
certain to strategically hit the best food and drink venues that
each city has to offer.
What
Shawn talks about on his own awesome podcast, The Post Shift
Podcast.
And
much, much more.
About the Podcast
A bi-weekly cocktail podcast covering the tools and techniques that make great drinks. If you’re looking to take your cocktail game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.