Ep4: Vodka and Victory Pt.1
OVERVIEW
Americans first embraced exotic Russian Vodka in 1941 just as the fate of the entire world was being decided at the gates of Moscow.
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The Russian recipe
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Gin
1 oz Créme de Cacao
Orange peel for garnish, optional
The Barbara recipe
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Créme de Cacao
1 oz Heavy Cream
Dust with Nutmeg, optional
Featured Bartender
RICKY GOMEZ is from New Orleans, and first got behind the bar as a hobby, he soon became intrigued with New Orleans’s rich bar culture and discovered a passion for crafting great cocktails. In 2008, Ricky attended the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) Educational Program in New York City and learned from industry leaders such as Dale DeGroff, Steven Olson, Andy Seymour and David Wondrich. Upon returning to New Orleans, Ricky got “behind the stick” at Cure, one of the most critically acclaimed cocktail destinations in the country. In 2010, he moved to Portland, Oregon. and worked at some of that city’s top cocktail establishments including Teardrop Lounge and Riffle NW. In 2012 Ricky was named the first ever Diageo World Class U.S. Ambassador. He then went on to place 5th in the global finals held in Rio de Janeiro.Taking inspiration from his family’s Cuban heritage, Ricky opened up Palomar in April 2018. Palomar quickly became one of the top bars in Portland, earning recognition as Bar of the Year by the Oregonian newspaper and online publication Eater Portland.