National Bartender’s Day: a tour to try the best of the City

MIXTAPE

The chef Quique Yafusonext to Cabito Massa Alcantaraare the people behind this exciting and original project that opened at the end of last year at the Belgrano neighborhood. Together with the renowned bartender, Pablo Pignatta, and Bobby Flores, famous musician and DJ, they founded the first kissa-style bar in Buenos Aires.

Address: Franklin D. Roosevelt 1806, Belgrano.

NEKO RESTAURANT

The nikkei cuisine is renewed in Neko Restauranta new spot in Belgrano where the japanese peruvian fusion It is intertwined with flavors of cuisines such as Thai, Korean, Filipino, Argentinian and more. In total synchronicity, the cocktail menu follows the same Nikkei fusion line and combines tropical, citrus and subtly spicy flavors in clarified drinks and reversals. From the bar, the main protagonist of the place, the bartender Torlaski Antonella slides out extraordinary drinks such as the Kita cocktail (with soju, coconut, banana, citrus and cardamom), a recipe with a certain alcohol content and sweet and spicy notes.

Address: La Pampa 1391, Belgrano.

KING MONTAGU

In Palermo we find King Montagu, an original bar where you can try well-made sandwiches and outstanding cocktails in striking presentations. The place owes its name to the British John Montagu IV (Earl of Sandwich), who was a fan of the recipe between breads and popularized it worldwide.

The menu, which includes tapas and signature dishes, goes hand in hand with creative cocktails with great role in gin and that, through their flavors and aromas, “they tell a story that tempts between reality and fantasy of the various moments in the life of Count Montagu”, explains Ricardo Salvadorcreator of the cocktail proposal and head bartender of the place. Among his recommendations is the Basil The Bastarda fresh recipe that combines the citrus of limoncello, the nobility of gin and the herbal of basil.

Address: Armenia 1471, Palermo.

BRUCE GRILL STATION

The bar-restaurant Bruce Grill Station It offers a North American menu specializing in smoked meats, which also includes smashed burgers, appetizers and sharing boards. The cocktail offer, created by the house bartender, Gonzalo Altamirano, is a separate point. They parade through its large bar classic and original cocktails signature versions with options that can work as an aperitif, accompany food or lift an afternoon, such as the recommended Alma Gemela cocktail. With an alcoholic base similar to a negroni and very easy to drink, it combines Beefeater gin, aperol, Carpano Rosso, orange syrup and passion fruit.

Address: Martín Fierro 3246, Parque Leloir y Mayor Irusta 2921, Bella Vista.

POMPEII LELOIR PARK

Walking through the western area of ​​Buenos Aires, Pompeii It is an option to try dishes with cosmopolitan nods, burgers and artisan sandwiches accompanied by outstanding signature cocktails. The bar, run by the bartender Christian Orellanaproposes refreshing, fruity cocktails and recipes that can serve as appetizers.

A house recommendation is the Not Milano, with Havana Club 7 years rum, Aperol, Carpano Rosso and simple syrup. According to Orellana, it is a reversal of the best-selling drink in the world, the Negroniin which citrus tones can be appreciated, both sweet and dry, which flood the palate with flavors.

Address: Martín Fierro 2997 (local 10), Solaria Complex, Parque Leloir

IRON

Hierro is a modern grill with headquarters in Palermo, Nordelta and Malaga (Spain). It specializes in the preparation of matured meats cooked over embers, impregnated with the unmistakable flavor of red quebracho. Its establishments stand out for an impressive visible grill and a privileged place reserved for the bar, where the original offering of its cocktails by the renowned mixologist is displayed. Santiago Lambardi, who manages to create a range of combinations that promise to satisfy all palates. One of the most requested and recommended drinks is the Rosaliaa sweet, friendly cocktail with complex flavors. It is made with white wine macerated with cloves, autumn restinga, red fruits and is presented with a beet chip.

Address: Boulevard del Mirador 220, Nordelta / Costa Rica 5602, Palermo.

PASTO HOUSE

Located in a remodeled old house, the exclusive grill Pasto House opened its doors in the middle of the January in Palermo. It invites you to try meat from heavy steers, raised 100% on pasture and selected especially for this place, accompanied by garnishes featuring seasonal organic vegetables.

Its owner and chef, Nacho Bravohe summoned the bartender Ailen Alvarez to develop the cocktail menu, which resulted in a classic cocktail base, but with the intention of making it truly evolutionary each season. Ailén always recommends her favorite: The oldthat carries Bourbon, Ron and a syrup cinnamon and vanilla. Mix all the ingredients in a composition glass and serve it in a short glass with an ice cube; It is scented with walnut and decorated with a dried orange. It is ideal to give a chance to those who do not drink whiskey for different reasons. It is suggested to take it as a digestive along with the homemade flan with dulce de leche on the menu.