As a bartender, what current bartending trend most excites you?
Damon: “It’s the year of the Batanga.”
What’s a flavor you’re most excited to work with this year?
Damon: “Definitely excited to use more complex spice elements this fall. Especially Liquid Alchemists Falernum syrup. Also adding small notes of coffee into cocktails to sort of round out all the flavors and bring everything together”
What Liquid Alchemist flavor do you like working with the most?
Damon: “I use Ginger and Orgeat probably the most. Strawberry and Peach are also some of my go to’s if a guests ask for something fruity.”
What’s your favorite industry spot in your area?
Damon: “The Country Club CM“
What three bars are must-go- to’s if you visit Sacramento?
Damon: “The Country Club CM, Under CDM (speakeasy under the CDM restaurant), and The Blind Rabbit“
You can find Damon at The Country Club in Costa Mesa and on Instagram and TikTok
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