If you have ever marvelled at professional bartenders who conjure up the most beautiful cocktails with all kinds of clever moves and juggling skills, then maybe it’s time to learn the art of cocktail making yourself. You certainly don’t need to be a professional bartender to produce a perfectly balanced cocktail. You won’t even need a cocktail shaker for some cocktails, you can simply find the ingredients in your local shop and Tess even provides alternatives you can use if you don’t have any cocktail tools at home. In short; there’s simply no excuse not to go all out at home and start making some fantastic cocktails for yourself or your friends. Allow Tess to take you into the amazing world of cocktails, familiarise yourself with the history, learn some new tips and tricks and organise a party at home with some fantastic home-made cocktails!
With her overall enthusiasm and expertise, Tess is a bartender like no other. She admits her fascination stemmed from watching her grandfather mixing cocktails on a Friday night. However, it wasn't until later down the line that she realised her path lay in mixology. It was whilst studying Media & Culture at the University of Amsterdam, that Tess got a taste for the hospitality industry. She spent eight years working in one of the best bars in the world; Door 74 in Amsterdam. Her talent hasn't gone unnoticed. She's won numerous national and international competitions and now is the proud owner of two Amsterdam based cocktail bars, Flying Dutchman and Dutch Courage. As well as shaking cocktails for her customers, she works as a consultant for a number of bars around the world.
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