The Cocktail Lovers Inspiration in drinks featuring Alex Kratena
Nov 23, 2023
In this episode, Alex Kratena, an innovative and inspirational drinks professional, talks about his time at Artesian bar, collaborations, and his latest project, Tayer Studios. Other topics include unique cocktail recipes like Falling Leaves, the design of the Shivering Mountain gin bottle, Atelier-Coupette bar in Soho, and a book recommendation for bartenders called 'Jeff and co welcome home'.
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Thermometer Tip for Stirred Cocktails
- Use a digital thermometer when stirring cocktails to gauge temperature precisely.
- Stop stirring when the drink reaches minus three degrees Celsius for optimal chilling without overdilution.
Alex's Serendipitous Bartending Start
- Alex Kratena fell into bartending by chance while working part-time in the Czech Republic.
- His passion for bartending developed much later after starting as just a job.
Why Alex Chose London
- Alex moved to London in 2005 because it was one of three cities leading cocktail innovation.
- London had a welcoming bar scene with low barriers to entry and vibrant bartending culture.