Pouring Stories
Pouring Stories
Podcast Description
Pouring Stories is a Hospitality Podcast produced at the host Giambrone's home bar. The aim of our show it to give a sincere look inside the business of hospitality and entertainment. Set in Las Vegas and featuring rotating guests, who share their own personal experiences with hospitality or their contributions to their craft.
Serious and unserious topics alike for the home bar enthusiast, all the way to seasoned professionals and resort operators. There will be spirits experts, Vegas Performers, and many more.
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The podcast delves into various themes including the art of bartending, cocktail craftsmanship, and personal experiences within the hospitality sector. Episodes explore diverse topics such as the significance of ice in cocktails, bar management principles, high-volume service techniques, and innovative drink recipes, like the various iterations of a Negroni and classic cocktails.
Pouring Stories is a Hospitality Podcast produced at the host Giambrone’s home bar. The aim of our show it to give a sincere look inside the business of hospitality and entertainment. Set in Las Vegas and featuring rotating guests, who share their own personal experiences with hospitality or their contributions to their craft.
Serious and unserious topics alike for the home bar enthusiast, all the way to seasoned professionals and resort operators. There will be spirits experts, Vegas Performers, and many more.
Christian Cepero returns to Pouring Stories to chat about the Cuba Libre being a paradoxical cocktail, working with Weber Ranch 100% Agave Vodka and the many hidden challenges of switching from Bartending to Representing a brand!
He’s still involved in the cigar world as well with his collaboration with Triple Crown Cigar. Get the details on all this and more with season 2 episode 8’s Return Of Cuban Papi!
Please like and subscribe, if you want to see the channel grow! We’re always looking for feedback in the comments section!
Topics:
00:00 Intro Teaser
00:30 Cuba Libre – The Impossible Cocktail!06:35 Triple Crown
8:00 “Opening a bar is rough”
11:05 Cigar Lounges
15:05 Non-Alcoholic Option
18:25 Zebra Striping
21:21 “The Dump Sink”
22:06 The Vesper “Ian Fleming, F*** that guy”25:20 Martini Standards At Bars
31:05 Evolution of Craft Cocktails
32:17 Bare minimum effort bartenders
37:35 Weber Ranch 100% Agave Vodka
42:42 “No Soliciting!” Sales Reps
44:29 ”you goin’ to explode that sheekin!” 😂Best quote ever!
48:50 Pulque
51:26 Christian on “The Mojito”
54:21 Spritz Event at Carver Steak
56:11 Crafting The Perfect Mojito
58:14 Taking Pride in What You Do!
1:04:15 Gullible Giambrone… Smirnoff Iced Again!
1:05:00 Kenny Jordan Shoutout!
1:08:00 The Grind of Liquor Sales
1:11:04 Never have a Cigar or S*x again?
Cocktails:
Cuba Libre
2.00 Bacardi Superior
4.00 Coca-Cola
Must have lime wedge or splash of lime juice! Combine ingredients in collins glass over 100% ice. Stir to incorporate. Garish with lime wheel.
The Vesper
2.00 Bombay Sapphire Gin
1.00 Weber Ranch Vodka
0.50 Cocchi Americano
In a mixing glass combine all ingredients, stir, and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish – Lemon Peel.
Christian’s Mojito
2.00 Bacardi rum
0.75 Lime Juice
0.75 simple syrup
2.00 club soda
Hand full of mint
Press the mint in the glass with lime and syrup, then add rum and soda water, add half ice and stir. Then add the rest of the ice and top off if necessary.
Garnish – mint sprig and lime wheel.
Special Thank You to Christian Cepero!
Created & Hosted By: Michael Giambrone
Executive Producer: Angelo Cabanos
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