Cuba Libre! The Return Of Cuban Papi | Christian Cepero | Pouring Stories Season 2 Ep.8

<p><strong>Christian Cepero returns to Pouring Stories to chat about the Cuba Libre being a paradoxical cocktail, working with Weber Ranch 100% Agave Vodka and the many hidden challenges of switching from Bartending to Representing a brand! </strong></p><p>He’s still involved in the cigar world as well with his collaboration with Triple Crown Cigar. Get the details on all this and more with season 2 episode 8’s Return Of Cuban Papi! </p><p><br></p><p>Please like and subscribe, if you want to see the channel grow! We’re always looking for feedback in the comments section! </p><p><br></p><p>Topics:</p><p>00:00 Intro Teaser</p><p>00:30 Cuba Libre - The Impossible Cocktail!06:35 Triple Crown</p><p>8:00 “Opening a bar is rough”</p><p>11:05 Cigar Lounges</p><p>15:05 Non-Alcoholic Option</p><p>18:25 Zebra Striping</p><p>21:21 “The Dump Sink” </p><p>22:06 The Vesper “Ian Fleming, F*** that guy”25:20 Martini Standards At Bars</p><p>31:05 Evolution of Craft Cocktails</p><p>32:17 Bare minimum effort bartenders</p><p>37:35 Weber Ranch 100% Agave Vodka</p><p>42:42 “No Soliciting!” Sales Reps</p><p>44:29 &quot;you goin’ to explode that sheekin!” 😂Best quote ever!</p><p>48:50 Pulque </p><p>51:26 Christian on “The Mojito”</p><p>54:21 Spritz Event at Carver Steak</p><p>56:11 Crafting The Perfect Mojito</p><p>58:14 Taking Pride in What You Do!</p><p>1:04:15 Gullible Giambrone… Smirnoff Iced Again!</p><p>1:05:00 Kenny Jordan Shoutout! </p><p>1:08:00 The Grind of Liquor Sales</p><p>1:11:04 Never have a Cigar or S*x again?</p><p><br></p><p>Cocktails:</p><p>Cuba Libre </p><p>2.00 Bacardi Superior</p><p>4.00 Coca-Cola </p><p>Must have lime wedge or splash of lime juice! Combine ingredients in collins glass over 100% ice. Stir to incorporate. Garish with lime wheel. </p><p><br></p><p>The Vesper</p><p>2.00 Bombay Sapphire Gin</p><p>1.00 Weber Ranch Vodka</p><p>0.50 Cocchi Americano</p><p>In a mixing glass combine all ingredients, stir, and strain into a chilled coupe glass. </p><p>Garnish - Lemon Peel.</p><p><br></p><p>Christian’s Mojito</p><p>2.00 Bacardi rum</p><p>0.75 Lime Juice</p><p>0.75 simple syrup </p><p>2.00 club soda</p><p>Hand full of mint </p><p>Press the mint in the glass with lime and syrup, then add rum and soda water, add half ice and stir. Then add the rest of the ice and top off if necessary. </p><p>Garnish - mint sprig and lime wheel. </p><p><br></p><p>Special Thank You to Christian Cepero!</p><p><br></p><p>Created &amp; Hosted By: Michael Giambrone</p><p>Executive Producer: Angelo Cabanos</p>