Featured Mixologist Arnaldo F. Silva Rivera

Name: Arnaldo F. Silva Rivera

Hometown: San Juan, PR

Nationality: USA

Birthday: August 22, 1985

Sign: Leo

Where You Bartend: Ikebana Sushi Bar, Buenos Ayres Bar & Grill

How Many Years Bartending: 7 1/2

Favorite Cocktail: Manhattan

Favorite Beer: Breakfast Stout

Favorite Shot: Fernet Branca

Favorite Bar In The World To Have A Drink: Elephant bar, at the Nomad

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Arnaldo’s Own Signature Cocktail: 9 hours to Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Woodford Reserve
• 1 oz. Byrrh Grand Quin
• 1/4 oz. Crème de Violette
• 3 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
• *Fernet Branca wash

Preparation: Add all ingredients in a mixing glass, except the Fernet Branca, stir and strain into a cocktail coupe washed with the Fernet. Garnish with a thin orange slice, and a lavender sprig.