Sarah Joy, Uley’s Cabin, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Sarah Joy, Uley’s Cabin, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Sarah Joy is the Ice Bar Manager at Uley’s Cabin, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and is our Bartender of the Month for March 2012.

Uley’s Cabin and the Ice Bar is a unique setting to enjoy a gourmet lunch of upscale Colorado cuisine and sip on handcrafted specialty cocktails whilst enjoying the beautiful vistas! Getting to Uley’s Cabin is half the fun. Take a ride in an open sleigh pulled by a snow cat to a cabin tucked in the woods located at the base of the Twister lift. While there enjoy an exceptional dinner featuring favourites of Colorado elk bourguignonne, duck confit and Whiskey River pan seared salmon. A full bar and a handpicked wine list are available to complement your dining experience. Then bundle up afterwards to take the sleigh back to the base area.



 When Krissy Clary, Uley’s Cabin GM (left), and Sarah (right) aren’t behind the bar they love to chill in the Gosling's snow cave, located slope side, with a Dark ‘n Stormy®.

Join Sarah and Krissy for a unique fine dining experience at Uley’s Cabin, or take a break from ripping the pow and stop for a Dark ‘n Stormy at the amazing Ice Bar. Call 970.349.4764 for reservations and more info.

Ice Bar at Uley's Cabin
Crested Butte Mountain Resort

LEE MILLER USA - Bartender of the Month February 2012

Lee is a bartender at the Pig ‘n’ Whistle in busy midtown Manhattan, NYC. Formally a chef in Kansas City he has been bartending for over 20 years and has been at the Pig ‘n’ Whistle for two and a half years. Lee is a flame throwing bartender who knows how to make over 500 cocktails. His favorite drink is a Mai Tai made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum.

When not at work Lee likes to play soccer, tennis and squash as well as listening to music. He hopes to one day be able to open his own bar and restaurant.

Drop by and have Lee make you a special Mai Tai or the classic Dark ‘n Stormy® at the best Irish pub in NYC & one of the top live music destinations. Pig ‘n’ Whistle on 3rd is a great place for after work gatherings and to watch your favorite sports.


For further information, please contact:
Pig 'n' Whistle
922 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-688-4646
www.pignwhistleon3.com

Derek Alexander - Bartender of the Month May 2010

After nearly a decade of pouring drinks and paying dues on the Chicago cocktail scene, Derek Alexander has arrived. Carving out his voice in the reclaimed wood and rustic confines of Longman & Eagle located in the Logan Square neighborhood, Derek builds cocktails that focus on old-school recipes, contemporary cooking technique and locally sourced ingredients.

A veteran of Blackbird and The Bristol, Derek earned his chops under the tutelage of Steven Carrow. In between his intensive trainings at Bristol and “The Bird” he spent the summer of 2008 studying the style and finesse of Tokyo’s elaborate cocktail scene. Now, at the lead of Longman’s 100 plus whiskeys, a laundry list of bitters and other fine spirits, Derek offers weekly drink specials, a regular rotation of unique, exceptional cocktails and plenty of “whiskey for drinking.” BLACK SEAL SWIZZLE (created by Derek Alexander) 2oz. Gosling's Black Seal Rum 1/4oz. Bitter Truth Kraüter Liquor EXR 1/2oz. fresh lime juice 1/2oz. gomme syrup 10 mint Leaves crushed ice mint for garnish Place the 10 mint leaves in the drinking vessel. Add the lime and gomme syrup and gently muddle the mint leaves with a bar spoon to gently extract the mint oils without tearing the mint to shreds. Add crushed ice. Pour in the Gosling's Black Seal Rum and Kraüter Liquor over the ice. Churn your swizzle stick or bar spoon in the vessel until it creates a bit of frost. Take a stalk of mint garnish with mint leaves. Longman & Eagle 2657 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Tel: 773.276.7110

Chris Cohen - Bartender of the Month

Chris Cohen was born and raised in Washington, DC. He has been bartending for over seven years at bars, restaurants, and hotels in the area. Prior to his work in the hospitality industry, he studied economics at The George Washington University. "I realized pretty early that I didn't want to be in banking. I decided that I wanted to be involved in the best part of people's day. At the office, people are stressed out, frustrated, and tired. At the bar, people are relaxed, laughing, and at ease. It was the best decision I ever made, the positivity completely changed my quality of life."

Chris has been at the Jefferson Hotel for a year and a half, and his passion for hospitality has only grown in this environment. "People often ask me whether I consider myself a bartender or a mixologist. The answer is neither. I consider myself a host. If people want to talk to me about cocktail history and have me make unique drinks for them, that is great, but I am just as happy to serve iced tea to somebody who wants to read a newspaper. If my guest is comfortable, I am comfortable."

Chris also has a passion for traditional cocktails. "My father was in the Foreign Service and raised me with an international sensiblility. I love the historical and cultural elements of cocktails and wine. There are such great stories and rich histories behind food and drinks. Eating and drinking are emotional activities. Find anybody that has been away from their childhood home for awhile and ask them about their favorite foods and drinks from home. They could go on forever. I still go to the Thai restaurant my parents took me to since I was three years old. It looks the same, tastes the same, and I always feel secretly tempted to order a Virgin Pina Colada like I did when I was nine. I never do it though."

"Gosling's is a rum that taps into that rich cultural tapestry. It is a traditional rum that pays homage to the people of Bermuda, the island's history, and the origin of the great Dark 'n Stormy cocktail. If you don't use Bermudan ginger beer you simply are not doing justice to the cocktail. When I make a Dark 'n Stormy for myself, I only use Black Seal Rum, Bermudan Ginger Beer, and I usually sprinkle a little cayanne pepper on top. Nothing is every spicy enough for me."

Bianca Scott - Bartender of the Month

Bianca Scott works at the Downtown Cocktail Room, an intimate cocktail room and speakeasy in the heart of Las Vegas. Downtown Cocktail Room has quickly become Las Vegas' most prominent and respected cocktail bar with seasonal menus and amazing hand-crafted cocktails. Bianca has been mixing cocktails at the Downtown Cocktail Room for just over one year. Previous to working at the Downtown Cocktail room, her work experience dealt mostly with art and business.  Bianca’s favourite Gosling’s Rum cocktail is the Castaway (Gosling’s adaptation), made with chunks of fresh mango, agave syrup, fresh lime juice and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, mixes perfectly with the down-tempo musical soundtrack and upbeat conversations. When Bianca is not working she studies at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV) as an Art History Major. Bianca enjoys film and digital photography as a hobby and recently, she co-starred in a friend’s independent short film that debuted at UNLV’s annual film festival. On her nights off from work she frequents local venues in Las Vegas in an effort to support local music as much as possible. As a mixologist, Bianca would say that she is slowly emerging from her academic period into early impressionism. Watch out for when she goes post-modern! Castaway (Recipe adapted from Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco, CA.) 1½ oz. Gosling’s Black Seal Rum 4 chunks fresh mango ½ oz. agave syrup ½ oz. fresh lime juice Serve in a chilled cocktail glass with a mint garnish. For further information, please contact: Downtown Cocktail Room Tel: 702.880.3696

Amber Williams is our Bartender of the Month for Janaury 2012

Amber Williams is our Bartender of the Month for Janaury 2012. A native of Lebanon, Maine, Amber is a seasoned veteran serving and bartending for over 7 years. After previously working at Sugarloaf at Seth Westcott's "The Rack", Amber can be currently found mixing "Dark ‘n Stormys" in the Legends Restaurant at Sunday River.

Amber loves to snowboard; which makes working at Sunday River the ideal place to avail of the slopes on one of New England’s largest ski resorts. She is one of Legends featured servers at their prestigious North Peak Dinners each Saturday night during the ski season – January 21st, 2012 is the Gosling’s Rum Dinner at North Peak! 

For further information please visit:
Legends Restaurant
located at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel
97 Summit Road, Newry, ME 04261
Tel: 207.824.5858

Alisha is a bartender at the busy Park City location of The Star Bar. The former Plan B has been renovated and is one of Park City’s premier live music venues.

Alisha has been working at The Star Bar for three years. She says “Meet me at The Star Bar to enjoy a Dark ‘n Stormy®, Bermuda’s National cocktail, made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer - It's the ultimate classic island drink”. 

When Alisha is not working she enjoys live concerts such as John Butler Trio and John Meyer, hiking, running, snowshoeing, biking, snowboarding and camping. Alisha holds a degree from the University of Utah in Child Development and hopes someday to open a knitting shop.

Join Alisha and her friends at The Star Bar and enjoy great music and Gosling’s Rum.

The Star Bar
Located at the top of Main Street
268 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060