How to Open a Bar During A Global Pandemic with Greg Almeida, Publiq

There is something about the lyrics to the theme tune of the TV program Cheers that seems particularly applicable to my guest today. For those who might not know them, they goes something like this, and I am not singing: “Sometimes you wanna goWhere everybody knows your nameAnd they're always glad you cameYou wanna be where you can see Our troubles are all the sameYou wanna be where everybody knows your name” I’m Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is, Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time.Greg Almeida knew he wanted his new bar to be in West London. I’m just lucky it was down the street from me. Throughout this insanely stressful year, Publiq has been my, and a whole load of other people’s, Cheers. Greg and his team have created a place where the neighborhood flocks. That takes a lot of work, even when there isn’t a global pandemic.Find out why, and how, he is the perfect person, at the right moment, to fill that void when we most needed it the most.Our Cocktail of the week is Publiq’s Strawberry Margarita:INGREDIENTS 40 ml Ocho Tequila10 ml Fino Sherry20 ml Strawberry cordial5 ml Martini Fiero5 ml Lime juiceMETHODAdd all of the ingredients to a shakerAdd ice and shake, shake, shakeStrain into a coupe glass or served on ice.You’ll find this recipe, plus all the cocktails of the week, at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-open-a-bar-during-a-global-pandemic-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!