Featured Mixologist Robert Hoover

By Chilled Magazine

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Name: Robert Hoover

Hometown: Mission Viejo, California

Birthday: 3-7-77

Sign: I saw it. So I opened the door.

Where You Bartend: Harlow’s Fine Cuisine & Cocktails – San Juan Capistrano, California

How Many Years Bartending: 13

Favorite Cocktail: Might as well ask a parent who’s their favorite kid. Although I can say I do not enjoy vodka and I really like Rye whiskey right now.

Favorite Beer: Anything but IPA

Favorite Shot: Fernet if I’m with other bartenders and Tequila if I’m with friends and Whisky right as I’m out the door!

Favorite Bar In The World To Have A Drink: Any bar that cares as much as I do about its’ customers.


Robert’s Own Signature Cocktail: The “38 Special”

Reasoning: My father passed away last year after fighting off 4 brain tumors over his lifetime. He taught me to be a straight shooter in life and with a gun. The “38 Special” is the gun I inherited from my father. The drink is named after him to honor him for all that he has taught me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Cheers.
38-special

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. of Bullet Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz. Aperol
  • 3/4 oz. Avera dark Amaro

Preparation:

  1. Stir in mixing glass till optimal dilution.
  2. Serve up in a chilled coup glass.
  3. Dress with orange peel and oil.
  4. Be clever and cut some slits in the peel and perch on side of glass.
  5. Serve with a smile and a hip shot from your hand.

Any Links You Would Like To Share: www.HarlowsCuisine.com

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