But then came Covid and the travel bans. I was 19 years old when I first moved to Switzerland with my girlfriend and took on various jobs. When the opportunity finally arose, I traveled to Phuket and earned the award. I ended up coming to Kesslers Club Social through friends. I immediately had a fantastic feeling with the employers, colleagues and especially the customers.
The 10 questions
1. who would you like to serve a drink to?
I always want to have the pleasure of serving my mom a sweet cocktail, because she always appreciates my creativity and is always there for me.
2. the first thing you do when you start work?
Check reservations and mise en place the bar.
3. what do you love about your job?
I love being creative and inventing new cocktails.
4. what gets on your nerves the most?
When nothing is organized and the workplace is dirty.
5. what developments in the bar scene / drink trends are coming?
Garnishes for cocktails will become increasingly popular and the creativity of Barkeeper will be given free rein. Another trend could be that cocktails will be customized to meet customers' wishes. Regional and seasonal products and non-alcoholic options are currently on the upswing. A kind of cocktail pairing for fine dining is also conceivable.
6. a special experience or moment behind the bar was...
Creating my first cocktail with Milk Washing, which is now very popular with our customers. That was a great feeling for me.
7. a world without social media would be...
Complicated. Without social media, you'd almost be behind the moon.
8. what was the most unusual bar you have ever visited?
Nottingham Forest, Milan, because the cocktails there are served in a very special way and the customer has to interact with them. For example, a cocktail served in a mini bathtub with bubbles reminiscent of a bubble bath. An unusual but wonderful experience! 9
9. treat yourself once in a while:
A spa break with my girlfriend is hard to beat.
10. three qualities to describe you:
Patient, passionate and responsible.
Marcos' mix tip
Marcos' Secret
| 3 cl | Ancho Reyes |
| 3 cl | Mezcal |
| 6 cl | Cranberry juice from Ocean Spray |
| 2 cl | Lime juice |
| 1 cl | Sugar syrup |
Garnish: Mint sprig, dried lime, short straw
Ice: Ice cubes
Glass: Tumbler
Bar tools used: Boston Shaker & Strainer, tweezers
Why does this cocktail have this name? My secret - ask me personally
