Dressed in a poncho, cowboy boots and hat, Nathan’s skills and flair captured the attention of critics and audience members alike. As a career bartender, Nathan recently relocated from Cleveland to LA, where he is now tending bar for The Bazaar at the SLS Hotel, in Beverly Hills.
As the winner of the 2013 Mixing Star Finale, Nathan will be flown to Italy where he will debut his award winning cocktail to the real film critics during this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Here is his cocktail recipe.
The Spaghetti Western
Movie Inspiration: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
- 1.25 oz. Disarrono Amaretto
- 3 California Kumquats
- 1 dash Way of the West Habanero Hot Sauce
- 1 pinch of Nature Sauvage Fleur De Sel Sea Salt
- 3 oz. Tecate Cerveza
- Lightly grated cinnamon stick
Muddle 3 kumquats, salt and hot sauce in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add Disaronno. Cover with ice, and shake. Fine strain into an ice filled collins or pilsner glass. Top with
Tecate Cerveza, stirring to incorporate. Garnish with grated cinnamon and 1 kumquat on bar pick.