Nicole Whitchurch - The Bluewater Grill, Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to present Nicole Whitchurch as our October 2012 Bartender of the Month.

Nicole is currently bartending at The Bluewater Grill, in beautiful Newport Beach, California. She tell us: "I have had the privilege to work at Bluewater for a little over eight years now, and I absolutely love it. Not only is Bluewater Grill a great place to enjoy all of the fresh seafood on the market, but we also make the best drinks in town!"

Although Nicole grew up in Riverside, California and calls that her home, Newport Beach definitely comes in second. Aside from bartending at Bluewater, she also enjoys any activity that involves exercise and the outdoors. Most importantly, spending time with her fiancé, friends, family, and Lily (Boston terrier), is at the top of her list.

Nicole says: "Being a bartender at Bluewater, I get to work with the most amazing people, serve satisfied happy guests, and look at beautiful sunsets every day! Gosling's Black Seal Rum is one of my favorite liquors to work with, because everybody that tries it loves it! It is a spicy, but very smooth rum that goes great with pretty much everything. We serve Gosling's Rum with Gosling's Stormy Ginger Beer to make a delicious Dark ‘n Stormy, or simply mix it with coke, or even pineapple juice! It really does go great with everything! One of my favorite cocktails that we make with Gosling’s Rum is called the "Black and Blue". I absolutely love this cocktail! So, the next time you are in Newport Beach, stop by the Bluewater Grill for great food, service, and COCKTAILS!!"

BLACK AND BLUE COCKTAIL
2 oz Gosling's Black Seal Rum
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Juice of 1 lime
Crushed ice
Splash of pineapple juice
Splash of orange juice
.5 oz agave nectar

Stir or shake vigorously until a frothing head appears. Strain into sour glasses. Garnish with a lime.

For further information please visit:
The Bluewater Grill
Newport Beach
630 Lido Park Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: 949.675.3474
Fax: 949.675.1367
Email: Newport@bluewatergrill.com
www.bluewatergrill.com

Adam Ryfee - Kansas City, MO

We are pleased to present Adam Ryfee as our Bartender of the Month for August.

Adam tends the bar at Gram & Dun in Kansas City, MO, where they pay special attention to pairing food with libations and honor the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding their own special touch.

Adam tells us: “I have been in the service industry for about 10 years now. 

My passions include taking the classic preparations of cocktails and putting a new twist on them as well as upholding the art of bartending.” This is evident in Gram & Dun’s take on the classic Dark ‘n Stormy cocktail using a blend of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Taylor’s Velvet Falernum, lime juice, orange bitters and Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer.

Adam goes on to say: “I enjoy teaching the craft to the younger generations coming up through the business and to guests sitting at my bar.“

When Adam is not working he enjoys drinking a cold PBR or a perfect Manhattan at any of the local Kansas City spots. 

For further information or to make a reservation please visit www.gramanddun.com or call 816.389.2900.

Gram & Dun

Country Club Plaza

600 Ward Parkway 

Kansas City, MO 64112

Bahama Breeze Island Grille

This month we salute you fine soldiers of the bar at Bahama Breeze Island Grille. Some of the country’s finest bartenders can be found at the island-inspired casual dining restaurants. Bartending can be pretty grueling, but no matter which Bahama Breeze location you visit, they believe passionately in delivery quality by preparing hand-made drinks using premium spirits, the freshest fruit and signature ingredients; they go that extra mile to make sure your experience at Bahama Breeze is worry-free and enjoyable.

Gosling’s Black Seal Rum is a favorite at Bahama Breeze, and last month they welcomed the summer with the launch of “Legendary Island Cocktails”, a premium list of authentic exotic drinks made famous at tropical beach bars and historic island hotels, each with its own story to tell. Bahama Breeze travelled the tropics to discover iconic and unique drinks such as the Dark ‘N Stormy®, often referred to as Bermuda’s National Drink, and bring them to their restaurants across the country.

With 30 locations nationwide, Bahama Breeze is the restaurant that brings you the feeling of a Caribbean escape and invites you to Feed Your Island Spirit® with the food, drink and vibrant atmosphere you'd find in the Caribbean. Whether you are getting together with family or friends, or caught out in the rain during a Dark ‘N Stormy afternoon or evening, stop by Bahama Breeze and enjoy a Dark ‘N Stormy!

For more information and a list of locations, visit www.bahamabreeze.com, and visit them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bahamabreeze.

Michelle Carlucci - Rome Restaurant in Franklin, MA

Michelle has been working at the Rome Restaurant in Franklin, MA since 1991! She loves that the bar is home to a really eclectic crowd, knowing many of her bar clients for 25 years; they are like family to Michelle. Speaking of family, the Rome Restaurant is owned by the Colace’s of Franklin, Michelle’s cousins and wonderful friends to her as well.

Over the years, Michelle has shared some great memories at the Rome Restaurant such as the Red Sox World series run (who slept?!), the Patriot's first super bowl, Celtics Championship, and lest we forget, the AWESOME run for the Stanley cup by the Bruins just last year. Then the recession hit, elections, wins, losses, proposals, break-ups, babies, she has seen it all and loved every minute of it.

When Michelle is not working she likes spending time with her two teenage sons, boyfriend Tedy and friends and family, particularly at the beach. She is also a gym rat and has run 6 marathons. In the fall Michelle is starting nursing school, fulfilling a long time dream.

Michelle loves making drinks, too, of course. At the Rome Restaurant they do everything from beers to a house special, the Italian version of a Mai Tai that they call a "Mia Tia". She says: “The key ingredient to the delicious Mia Tia is Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. It adds a sweet and spicy punch with a kick. We also serve quite a few Dark 'n Stormy's, Gosling's mixed with spicy ginger beer. Just mixing them makes me think of Bermuda, home of Gosling's Black Seal. On a recent vacation I actually went to the Gosling distillery in Bermuda. They gave a great tour and lots of free samples!”

Visit Franklin and check out the Rome Restaurant. The food is homemade Italian, the drinks are great, and the company always entertaining. They'd love to see you.

Salute!

Gosling's Mia Tia:
1 oz Gosling's Black Seal Rum
1 oz Gosling's Gold Rum
½ oz Gozio Amaretto
2 oz orange Juice
½ oz lime juice
Dash of Grenadine

Shake vigorously and serve in a 14 oz glass filled with ice.
Garnish with orange slice and a cherry.

Nicole Whitchurch - The Bluewater Grill, Newport Beach, California.

We are pleased to present Nicole Whitchurch as our May 2012 Bartender of the Month.

Nicole is currently bartending at The Bluewater Grill, in beautiful Newport Beach, California. She tell us: "I have had the privilege to work at Bluewater for a little over eight years now, and I absolutely love it. Not only is Bluewater Grill a great place to enjoy all of the fresh seafood on the market, but we also make the best drinks in town!"

Although Nicole grew up in Riverside, California and calls that her home, Newport Beach definitely comes in second. Aside from bartending at Bluewater, she also enjoys any activity that involves exercise and the outdoors. Most importantly, spending time with her fiancé, friends, family, and Lily (Boston terrier), is at the top of her list.

Nicole says: "Being a bartender at Bluewater, I get to work with the most amazing people, serve satisfied happy guests, and look at beautiful sunsets every day! Gosling's Black Seal Rum is one of my favorite liquors to work with, because everybody that tries it loves it! It is a spicy, but very smooth rum that goes great with pretty much everything. We serve Gosling's Rum with Gosling's Stormy Ginger Beer to make a delicious Dark ‘n Stormy, or simply mix it with coke, or even pineapple juice! It really does go great with everything! One of my favorite cocktails that we make with Gosling’s Rum is called the "Black and Blue". I absolutely love this cocktail! So, the next time you are in Newport Beach, stop by the Bluewater Grill for great food, service, and COCKTAILS!!"

BLACK AND BLUE COCKTAIL
2 oz Gosling's Black Seal Rum
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Juice of 1 lime
Crushed ice
Splash of pineapple juice
Splash of orange juice
.5 oz agave nectar

Stir or shake vigorously until a frothing head appears. Strain into sour glasses. Garnish with a lime.

Scott Casey, The Reel Bar, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Scott Casey is the Bar Supervisor at The Reel Bar, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, and is our Bartender of the Month for April 2012.

Scott has been with The Reel Bar since 2006 and has the unique ability to match a face with a drink. Due to this and a very hospitable personality, Scott has become a favorite among guests and boaters alike.

Scott spent 17 years in the corporate sales gig before joining The Reel Bar, which leads to his mantra of “It’s never to late to find your calling".

One of Scott’s specialties is his pineapple infused rum blend. This proprietary recipe includes both Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and Gosling's Gold Bemuda Rum used in an infusion jar with fresh pineapple and Madagascar vanilla beans. It blends deliciously with ginger beer.

For further information please contact:

The Reel Bar
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
20 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
Toll Free (877) 396-6594
www.charlestonharborresort.com