The Art Of Craft Cocktails | Francesco Lafranconi Pouring Stories S2 Ep10

<p>Francesco Lafranconi sits down for part 1 of a two-part conversation.</p><p>We start in the glass and end up in the work. A Negroni done with intention. Gin, vermouth, and why those bottles are never just bottles. We talk Italy. Teaching Scotch in the Highlands. Scotch vs. Bourbon, a Nevada ranch that also once to made absinthe, and the long road from gelato and espresso to the bar.</p><p><br></p><p>Francesco doesn’t treat bartender like a costume. He treats it like a craft with a backbone: respect, empathy, professionalism. Drop any personal drama at the door. Decide if this life is actually yours. </p><p><br></p><p>We get into cachaça with a Caipirinha, garnishes that should never have left the board, a free pour, and overall we have an honest conversation of the intentions behind craft bartending!Part 1 - Time stamps:00:00 Intro Teaser</p><p>00:30 The Negroni</p><p>3:10 Ford’s Gin</p><p>6:52 Vermouth</p><p>8:40 Young Francesco in Italy </p><p>10:50 Teaching Scotch at Glencoe</p><p>15:20 Bourbon </p><p>19:04 Frey Ranch Whiskey</p><p>20:57 Frey Ranch… Absinthe? </p><p>23:11 Barista… gelatoria… Bartender</p><p>26:45 What it means to truly be “A Bartender”</p><p>31:30 Bartenders - “Promoters of civilization”</p><p>Core values - Respect, empathy, professionalism! </p><p>32:18 Drop your bad day at the door.</p><p>35:30 Are you right for this career?</p><p>36:30 Caipirinha</p><p>38:30 ugly garnishes</p><p>41:00 Cacacha talk </p><p>42:00 Free pour moment </p><p>44:34 Respect for Armando Rosario</p><p><br></p><p>Cocktails : </p><p>Negroni </p><p>1.00 Campari</p><p>1.00 Fords Gin</p><p>1.00 Cocchi Vermouth De Torino</p><p>Garnish - Orange half moon</p><p>In Rocks glass add all ingredients, then ice, stir. Top with a bit more ice and garnish with an orange half moon in glass vertical against side of glass.</p><p><br></p><p>Caipirinha</p><p>2.00 Cachaca (blend of multiple)</p><p>1 Whole Lime (cut into 8)</p><p>3 flat bar spoons Demerara Sugar</p><p>Garnish- none</p><p>Start by grabbing 1 whole lime. Cut in half long ways. Cut a v and remove center pith from both lime halves. Then cut into 8ths.</p><p>In rocks glass - Add the limes and three flat bar spoons of Demerara and muddle thoroughly. Add Cachaca then some ice and stir while also lifting from the base. Once done mixing, top off with more ice and serve. No garnish. </p><p><br>Please LIKE, COMMENT, &amp; SUBSCRIBE to help our podcast grow!</p><p>Special thank you to Francesco Lafranconi for his many years of