400: Why Is The Daiquiri Used As A Litmus Test To See If A Bartender Can Make A Decent Drink?

Why is the Daiquiri with just rum, lime and sugar used as a litmus test to see if a bartender is capable of making a decent drink? What is oleo saccharum and why is it a gorgeous way to sweeten sophisticated cocktails? What is tepeche and why do fermenting pineapples make a delicious cocktail? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Kaitlyn Stewart, author of Three Cheers: Cocktails Three Ways: Classics, Riffs, and Zero-Proof Sips. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Kaitlyn Stewart's terrific new book, Three Cheers: Cocktails Three Ways: Classics, Riffs, and Zero-Proof Sips. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at [email protected] and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights Why did bartenders once spend 12 minutes shaking a single Ramos Gin Fizz? What's the most unusual vessel Kaitlyn has ever served a cocktail in? Why is the Hugo Spritz replacing the Aperol Spritz as one of today's hottest cocktails? What makes Vancouver's historic Hotel Georgia cocktail so distinctive? How did sailors accidentally create one of cocktail history's most useful ingredients? How can you turn pineapple scraps into a naturally fermented drink instead of throwing them away? What simple kitchen tool can replace the traditional dry shake for egg white cocktails? Why does Kaitlyn believe the classic Daiquiri is the ultimate test of a bartender's skill? How did Kaitlyn create a Negroni that even she enjoys drinking? What's the strangest drink request Kaitlyn has ever received, and why won't she judge anyone's order? Why is the Margarita still Kaitlyn's favourite cocktail after more than 20 years behind the bar? What questions should you ask when you don't know what cocktail to order? What are Kaitlyn's three biggest tips for making better cocktails at home?   About Kaitlyn Stewart Kaitlyn Stewart is an internationally recognized, global bartending champion with over 20 years of hospitality experience. In 2017, she became the first Canadian to win the prestigious title of Diageo's World Class Bartender of the Year. Beyond the bar, she is an author, recipe developer, consultant, and content creator with nearly a million followers across her Likeable Cocktails social platforms. Kaitlyn travels extensively to conduct seminars, judge cocktail competitions, and host guest shifts at some of the world's top bars. She was recently ranked #65 on the Drinks International Bar World 100 most influential people list and recognized as one of the Imbibe 75 "Ones to Watch." Additionally, she has been a multi-time nominee and short-list finalist for the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards in the categories of International Bar Mentor and Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Social Media Channel.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/400.