The most important part of a good drink is the person making it. Here are five mixologists who shake and stir their way to the top.
Dani Tatarin
This blonde, pixie-haired drink doyenne mixes beverages incorporating ingredients used in Chinese medicine at The Keefer Bar.
The Keefer Bar; 135 Keefer St.; 604-688-1983; www.thekeefer.com
Yacine Sylla
As barkeep at Chambar, Sylla monitors a long list of Belgian brews and libations like the Earl Grey and bourbon-infused Mad Hatter.
Chambar Restaurant; 562 Beatty St.; 604-879-7119; www.chambar.com
Justin Tisdall
Not only does Tisdall curate drink creations at MARKET by Jean-Georges, he makes a mean mocktail, too.
MARKET by Jean-Georges; 1115 Alberni St.; 604-695-1115; www.shangri-la.com
Lauren Mote
Lauren Mote mans the bar at The Refinery Restaurant and Lounge using her own bitters, flavoured syrups and homemade vermouths.
The Refinery Restaurant and Lounge; 1115 Granville St.; 604-687-8001; www.therefineryvancouver.com
Geoff Robinson
The Diamond is a must; both for the gyoza and for its award-winning bartender Geoff Robinson. (Have him mix the sake-infused Colin’s Lawn.)
The Diamond; 6 Powell St.; www.di6mond.com
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