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Federico Cuco Age 2012

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Interview with Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon 19 Oct 2011
7:59 am

recently ordered a bottle, I hope Argentina customs let it go. I have really wanted to try it

How to Make the Unusual Negroni 15 Nov 2011
4:46 am

It is true that this technique survived in BOADAS Barcelona, but at least in South America was called "a la Cubana" that mean Cuban style, or Cuba way. Mr Boadas, learned his trade as a barman in Cuba. In the" El Floridita" the owner's Constantino Ribailagua was Catalan, like Miguel Boadas. Miguel opened his bar in Barcelona ,in the image of the Cuban bar where he learned his craft. At least in my country, Argentina. This technique survived until the 70's. The old bartenders used to use in the summer to make it very cold drinks, but with less water than a shaken cocktail. The video is very cute, and I'll put this recipe on my blackboard tonight. Will notify Of course, the cocktail is a creation of Miss Charlotte Voisey. Best regards from the far south

Vesper Cocktail 23 Apr 2011
1:08 pm

Thanks Mike S. for the Explanation. I'll try ton find a bottle of Cocchi Americano . But I think that bottle like many other is not available in my part of the work. Chers! Best regards from argentina to all Federico Cuco

Denny Triangle Cocktail 23 Apr 2011
1:00 pm

Hello Mr Boudreau, this cocktail is amaizing, i'll put on my bar blackboard this week. Best regards from Argentina. Fede Cuco

Holiday Stinger Cocktail 24 Dec 2010
7:47 am

perhaps a mistake of the old bartender from Argentina, But here is always cocktail made with crème de menthe green. It is also a reality that never saw a bottle of creme de menthe from another class (white or transparent). I my city. Many serve this cocktail over crushed ice here "frappe"in the same way you usually drink, mint liqueur in argentina. I'll try one soon thank you very much

Manhattan - Stirred vs. Shaken 24 Dec 2010
7:35 am

Here in Argentina, no one asks for a Manhattan shaken, I guess maybe some people prefer them shaken, shaken because it is easier to drink. In my expierence Only Amreican tourists drink this kind of cocktails shaken. But everyone has their tastes- I prefer my Manhattan stirred with vermotuh Cinzano. By the way Robert, your technique to stirr improved much since the first videos I saw here. Congratulations. I got your book and find it fantastic, Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with us. Greetings from Argentina

Dubious Manhattan 24 Dec 2010
7:18 am

Kathy, very good this variation of the Manhattan cocktail recipe. It was a bit difficult to get the "luster dust". But it got, so that Christmas Eve, my family will drink this cocktail. Thank you very much. Greetings from the far south. Federico, from Buenos Aires

Bijou 7 Dec 2010
8:45 am

I have that cocktail on my menu! When I was Barback, the head bartender, taught me this recipe. My first job in a bar was in a golf club, so were preparing several, old drinks. Thanks for spreading the good cocktail always Mr. Robert. Greetings from Argentina. Bijou cocktail recipe, is present in many South American books, the first half of the 20. El cocktelero argentino(1921) by Sociedad de Cockteleros Manual del barman (1924) by Antonio Fernandez the book of Antonio, says that the cocktail is 3 gems. Diamonds (gin) Emerald (green Chartreuse) Ruby (vermouth torino) Antonio was the first bartender to found a school in my country Gretting from argentina

Tales of the Cocktail 2010 - Episode One 6 Aug 2010
12:41 pm

Very good episode, I got a great desire to know that Scotch. Best regards from Argentina

Income Tax 17 Apr 2010
5:00 am

Robert, This cocktail is delicious. Yesterday I prepare this cocktail in a party, in which we celebrate the DIA DEL BARMAN(bartender's day), celebrated in my country, Argentina, April 15 Thanks for the recipe

Baby Shower Cocktails 2 Apr 2010
7:19 pm

truly amazing, thank you very much for the recipe. Greetings from South America Federico

Margarita 23 Feb 2010
7:13 am

Excelente Maestro!

Doug Fir Sparkletini with Kathy Casey 22 Dec 2009
7:18 am

Thank you very much for uploading this interview to the website. Best regards Federico Cuco

Special Series - Shawn Soole - Art of the Cocktail - Vesper 11 Nov 2009
1:36 pm

I agree with the guys before me,if you stir a cocktail you should do so in a Mixing glass. But I have a question...the 007 martini ...is Shaken not stirred isn't it?

Special Series - Shawn Soole - Art of the Cocktail - Vesper 14 Nov 2009
3:19 pm

Robert you're right the tin or the mixing glass do not change the essence of the drink. And Shawn made a great job, clean, fast and smiling Thanks for the information, I always thougt this drink was shaken. I prefer all my martinis stirred. 007 only knows about guns and adventures I suppose. Best Cuco

Interview with Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark 3 Sep 2009
6:35 am

Robert, Your interview of the bourbon makers was amazing and helpful. Thank you. Federico Buenos Aires Argentina

Bourbon Crusta 31 Aug 2009
6:33 am

Excelente chapter. I like this old glass (I think you have the best glasses). This cocktail is amaizing.

Manhattan Cocktail 25 Aug 2009
7:11 am

Thanks again Professor.

Pisco Sour 24 Aug 2009
6:59 am

:) Excellent chapter Robert.

Sidecar Cocktail 18 Aug 2009
6:49 am

Contrieau and French brandy or Congnac are the way to the real Side Car. When I started to work as a bartender, my first teacher said "Federico, you have to use Cointreau or Grand Marnier to prepare the classic cocktails, because using cheap Triple Sec ruins/destroys cocktails". The other thing this old man taught me was the difference between a good cocktail and a bad cocktail is only a lazy bartender. Fresh lemon, orange and lime juices aren't that hard to make, but they're difficult to find in a regular bar.

Rob Roy 3 Aug 2009
5:57 pm

Thanks Robert!

Rob Roy 27 Jul 2009
2:34 pm

Do you prefer this cocktail with aromatic bitters or orange bitters?

Martini Service 1 Jun 2010
5:56 pm

your way to serve a Martini cocktail, it seems great. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Federico, I'm a bartender in Buenos Aires. Argentina

Saratoga 4 Aug 2009
9:41 am

I hadn`t tried a Saratoga before , I found the cocktail Delicious. Thank You Ever soo Much Robert. I'll add The Saratoga to the blackboard of my bar tonight. I hope My costumers like it. Thanks again, Federico Cuco 788 FoodBar Buenos Aires

Saratoga 4 Apr 2010
6:02 am

Gracias Jeffrey!

Absinthe Service 30 Sep 2010
6:25 am

Robert, thanks for the explanation. always a pleasure to be able to hear your advice master. A greeting from Argentina

Absinthe Service 29 Sep 2010
7:47 am

Jamie, thank you very much for the explanation. I have a question. What are the absinthes that should serve with sugar? Greetings from Argentina. Federico Cuco

Old Cuban 5 Aug 2010
8:21 am

This cocktail is delicious. This week I put on my blackboard. And customers are in love with this drink. Your friend Audrey Saunders is a genius. Robert thank you very much for sharing your concoimientos, since I see your program I feel a lot better bartender. Best regards from the Rio de la Plata

Festa 11 Jun 2010
12:47 pm

Robert; Teacher thank you very much for sharing this recipe with us. The cocktail looks delicious, I hope to try it soon, I hope that one friend brings a bottle of Domaine de Canton ginger liquer. the next time he travels to Argentina Boca Loca Cacha

Festa 14 Jun 2010
3:49 am

Tony, thank you very much for your advice. I'll try an old fashioned made with cachaca Anisio Santiago. And to prepare a "festa cocktail" one of the cheap Cacha