Beyond the Drink: Omar Yeefoon’s Alivia Cocktail (S6/Ep.20)

Omar Yeefoon is a Dallas, TX-based bartender, teacher and mentor of the bar industry. His simple, yet nuanced approach to cocktail creation and service has left a mark on many notable bar programs throughout Dallas and beyond. He’s managed award-winning bars, worked in sales and advocacy and opened his own cocktail bar and restaurant, Shoals Sound & Service. Shoals has earned awards such as “Best Cocktail Bar,” “Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant” and more. In this episode, Omar walks us through a cocktail he created that he says is very “martini-like” and great for a white wine drinker, and his commitment to a new project he is excited about called the Black Mixology Collective. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Omar Yeefoon. (cocktail recipe below)AliviaMakes 1 cocktail 2 oz gin, such as Fords Gin.75 oz Lillet Blanc.25 oz Pamplemousse Rose LiqueurDash orange bittersGrapefruit peel, to garnish Combine the gin, Lillet Blanc, pamplemousse liqueur and orange bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a grapefruit peel. This episode is Presented by Fords Gin.  This episode is brought to you by Cirio Tomatoes. Check out our #BtPlatepodcast Merch at www.BeyondthePlateMerch.com Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and TwitterFollow Kappy on Instagram and Twitter