Featured Mixologist Collin Bleess

Name: Collin Bleess

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Nationality: Caucasian/White

Birthday: 06/11/1985

Sign: Gemini

Where You Bartend: 1826 Restaurant and Lounge, Miami Beach, FL

How Many Years Bartending: 10

Favorite Cocktail: Classic Old Fashioned…with Bourbon (Angels Envy!)

Favorite Beer: Harpoon IPA

Favorite Shot: TEQUILA!…Always! (Tequila Ocho Silver)

Favorite Bar In The World To Have A Drink: Marvel Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Collin’s Own Signature Cocktail: The Roof Is On Fire

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Chile d’Arbol infused Bulleit Rye
• 1/2 oz. Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile liqueur
• 2-5 dashes Bittermens Hellfire Shrub (optional for more heat)
• 3/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz. Simple syrup
• 3/4 oz. Passionfruit purée

Preparation: Build all ingredients in shaker. Shake and strain over 1×1 cubes.

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Dried Chile d’Arbol

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