Mike Baca

Former Bar Manager at the historical Charles Kenneth Speakeasy in Carlsbad, CA, and former Beverage Director at Pacific Coast Spirits in Oceanside, CA, Mike Baca boasts well-rounded expertise in high-end cocktails as well as fast-casual cocktail creating, with specific proficiency in historical knowledge and technique.

Cocktail Garnishes: Glitzy, Grandiose, or Just Gratuitous?

Cocktail Garnishes: Glitzy, Grandiose, or Just Gratuitous?

Aug 4, 2023 | Bar Ingredients, Better Bartending, Cocktail Skills, Garnishes, Mixology

Have you ever found yourself in a restaurant lounge or sitting at the bar of your local watering hole, and you glance over to notice the vast array of garnishes lining the work space of the bar well? You may wonder what that salad-bar-esque array of...

Smoked Cocktails and The Spirit of Innovation

Smoked Cocktails and The Spirit of Innovation

Sep 18, 2020 | Mixology

Smoke adds a complexity and depth that can make a great cocktail a masterpiece. Discover more about the history and ingredients for making a smoked cocktail.

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