Jason Girard
Director of Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of Arizona
Signature Cocktail
GOOD THYMES
1.25 oz EFFEN Black Cherry Vodka
0.75 oz Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum
1 blackberry
7 blueberries
1 small sprig of thyme
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz agave nectar
Method: muddle blackberry, blueberries, and thyme sprig with agave nectar in base of mixing glass. Add ice, rum, vodka, and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. Double-fine strain into glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: 1 blackberry and 1 blueberry skewered by sprig of thyme.
Jason has over 20 years of experience in the beverage/service industry, covering the full spectrum of venues. He has held nearly every front-of-the-house position that exists in the business, all the way up to General Manager. He has been a corporate bar trainer for notable chains such as Outback Steakhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, Dave & Buster’s, and Bahama Breeze. In March of 2005, Jason began working for Southern Wine & Spirits of Arizona and quickly began honing his skills as a craft bartender under Master Mixologist Francesco Lafranconi.
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