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MADE WITH LOVE

Fondé à Montréal en 2009, MADE WITH LOVE a été initialement producteur d’une compétition de mixologie: un événement qui regroupe les communautés de bartenders et qui pousse chaque année les limites de la créativité dans la concoction de cocktails. L’équipe a orchestré cette compétition dans 9 grandes villes canadiennes ainsi qu’en Espagne et au Mexique. MADE WITH LOVE a aussi produit différents types d’événements dans le milieu des spiritueux toujours dans un but de promouvoir et de démocratiser.

En 2018, MADE WITH LOVE a ouvert son école de bar au centre-ville de Montréal ayant ainsi son propre endroit afin d’accueillir des séminaires, ateliers, dégustations et des cours pour les futures générations de bartenders. L’équipe développe aussi des événements dont le concept est de faire la promotion des distilleries locales et artisanales. Nos piliers sont simples: passion, excellence, extravagance et communauté.

TRIBUTE

Fondé en 2018, TRIBUTE est une plateforme événementielle pour les spiritueux de microdistilleries ainsi que les produits locaux et artisanaux. Nos piliers sont l’inspiration, la raison d’être, le style de vie et l’entrepreneuriat.

Depuis sa création en janvier 2018, TRIBUTE a produit deux bars éphémères à Montréal et à Québec, des événements de découvertes en collaboration avec la Société des Arts Technologiques, La Nuit Blanche à Montréal et avec l’équipe Spectra aux Francos de Montréal ainsi qu’un grand festival hivernal à Banff en Alberta en collaboration avec Banff and Lake Louise Tourism.

ÉCOLE DE BAR MADE WITH LOVE

Fondée en 2018, l’École de bar MADE WITH LOVE a pour mission de partager, former et encadrer afin de vivre une expérience positive à pratiquer le meilleur métier du monde! Située en plein coeur du quartier des spectacles, à Montréal, l’École offre une formation complète, mariant théorie et pratique, qui s’adresse à tous ceux qui ont envie d’apprendre des meilleurs, soit de gens qui ont fait la différence sur la scène de la mixologie partout au pays et même à l’international.

POSTE À COMBLER: PLANIFICATEUR D’ÉVÉNEMENTS

Le planificateur d’événements nationaux est responsable du développement et de l’organisation de l’ensemble de nos événements. Les principales tâches, sans s’y limiter, sont d’établir des relations avec les partenaires et leur communiquer les informations en bonne et due forme, gérer les fournisseurs, tenir un budget, rédiger des rapports de résultats, s’assurer du respect des ententes de commandites, etc. Le planificateur d’événements est appelé à voyager régulièrement.

Qualifications requises :

  • Passion pour l’événementiel et les communications
  • Savoir concevoir et rédiger les messages avec un langage et un style adapté
  • Grand sens de l’organisation
  • Capacité à travailler sous pression
  • Productivité
  • Bilinguisme (français et anglais, parlé et écrit)
  • Sens de l’écoute
  • Attitude et énergie positive
  • Disponibilité (jour, soir et fin de semaine, selon les besoins des événements)

Conditions de travail:

  • Poste à temps plein
  • Salaire à discuter

Début de l’emploi : Dès Maintenant

Si ce poste vous intéresse, vous êtes invités à transmettre votre curriculum vitae (en anglais ou en français) accompagné d’une lettre de présentation (en anglais) avant le 15 janvier à po@enjoymadewithlove.com.

Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées.

Le masculin a été utilisé pour alléger le texte.

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MADE WITH LOVE

Fondé à Montréal en 2009, MADE WITH LOVE a été initialement producteur d’une compétition de mixologie: un événement qui regroupe les communautés de bartenders et qui pousse chaque année les limites de la créativité dans la concoction de cocktails. L’équipe a orchestré cette compétition dans 9 grandes villes canadiennes ainsi qu’en Espagne et au Mexique. MADE WITH LOVE a aussi produit différents types d’événements dans le milieu des spiritueux toujours dans un but de promouvoir et de démocratiser.

En 2018, MADE WITH LOVE a ouvert son école de bar au centre-ville de Montréal ayant ainsi son propre endroit afin d’accueillir des séminaires, ateliers, dégustations et des cours pour les futures générations de bartenders. L’équipe développe aussi des événements dont le concept est de faire la promotion des distilleries locales et artisanales. Nos piliers sont simples: passion, excellence, extravagance et communauté.

TRIBUTE

Fondé en 2018, TRIBUTE est une plateforme événementielle pour les spiritueux de microdistilleries ainsi que les produits locaux et artisanaux. Nos piliers sont l’inspiration, la raison d’être, le style de vie et l’entrepreneuriat.

Depuis sa création en janvier 2018, TRIBUTE a produit deux bars éphémères à Montréal et à Québec, des événements de découvertes en collaboration avec la Société des Arts Technologiques, La Nuit Blanche à Montréal et avec l’équipe Spectra aux Francos de Montréal ainsi qu’un grand festival hivernal à Banff en Alberta en collaboration avec Banff and Lake Louise Tourism.

ÉCOLE DE BAR MADE WITH LOVE

Fondée en 2018, l’École de bar MADE WITH LOVE a pour mission de partager, former et encadrer afin de vivre une expérience positive à pratiquer le meilleur métier du monde! Située en plein coeur du quartier des spectacles, à Montréal, l’École offre une formation complète, mariant théorie et pratique, qui s’adresse à tous ceux qui ont envie d’apprendre des meilleurs, soit de gens qui ont fait la différence sur la scène de la mixologie partout au pays et même à l’international.

POSTE À COMBLER: PLANIFICATEUR D’ÉVÉNEMENTS

Le planificateur d’événements nationaux est responsable du développement et de l’organisation de l’ensemble de nos événements. Les principales tâches, sans s’y limiter, sont d’établir des relations avec les partenaires et leur communiquer les informations en bonne et due forme, gérer les fournisseurs, tenir un budget, rédiger des rapports de résultats, s’assurer du respect des ententes de commandites, etc. Le planificateur d’événements est appelé à voyager régulièrement.

Qualifications requises :

  • Passion pour l’événementiel et les communications
  • Savoir concevoir et rédiger les messages avec un langage et un style adapté
  • Grand sens de l’organisation
  • Capacité à travailler sous pression
  • Productivité
  • Bilinguisme (français et anglais, parlé et écrit)
  • Sens de l’écoute
  • Attitude et énergie positive
  • Disponibilité (jour, soir et fin de semaine, selon les besoins des événements)

Conditions de travail:

  • Poste à temps plein
  • Salaire à discuter

Début de l’emploi : Dès Maintenant

Si ce poste vous intéresse, vous êtes invités à transmettre votre curriculum vitae (en anglais ou en français) accompagné d’une lettre de présentation (en anglais) avant le 15 janvier à po@enjoymadewithlove.com.

Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées.

Le masculin a été utilisé pour alléger le texte.

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Légende de la photo : De gauche à droite : Alexandre Lefebvre et Marie-Ève Bourassa, les deux créateurs/rédacteurs des cours de l’École, Florence Doyon-Simon, planificatrice d’événements nationaux, Camille Laventure, chargée des communications, Pierre-Olivier Trempe, fondateur et directeur de MADE WITH LOVE, et Firdaous El Mergaoui, planificatrice d’événements, Espagne.

 

Finalement, nous pouvons le dire : Cet automne, pour ses 10 ans, MADE WITH LOVE ouvrira son École de bar, au beau milieu du Quartier des spectacles, à Montréal.

Avec cet excitant projet, on s’est donné comme mission de partager, former et encadrer les futurs bartenders afin de leur faire vivre une expérience positive à pratiquer le meilleur métier du monde.

Pour nous aider dans cette tâche, deux sommités de la mixologie se joignent à l’équipe afin de développer et de rédiger le cours Bartender 101 : Marie-Ève Bourassa, auteure du livre Élixirs et Alexandre Lefebvre. Ce cours, offert en français et en anglais, sera le point de départ de l’École de bar. Il permettra aux étudiants d’apprendre la base de l’univers de la mixologie et du bartending, incluant l’environnement du bar.

L’École sera idéalement située sur la Main, à deux pas de la station de métro Saint-Laurent. Ce quartier n’a plus à prouver son effervescence et la qualité sans cesse grandissante de ses bars et restaurants. Les étudiants seront littéralement au coeur de l’action.

Cet automne, l’École de bar MADE WITH LOVE sera prête à accueillir ses premiers bartenders amateurs pour le cours 101. D’ici là, suivez-nous sur Instagram (@MadeWithLove_) avec le #EnjoyMWL et sur Facebook pour savoir tous les nouveaux détails!

On a hâte, pas à peu près. Et vous?

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Légende de la photo : De gauche à droite : Alexandre Lefebvre et Marie-Ève Bourassa, les deux créateurs/rédacteurs des cours de l’École, Florence Doyon-Simon, planificatrice d’événements nationaux, Camille Laventure, chargée des communications, Pierre-Olivier Trempe, fondateur et directeur de MADE WITH LOVE, et Firdaous El Mergaoui, planificatrice d’événements, Espagne.

 

Finalement, nous pouvons le dire : Cet automne, pour ses 10 ans, MADE WITH LOVE ouvrira son École de bar, au beau milieu du Quartier des spectacles, à Montréal.

Avec cet excitant projet, on s’est donné comme mission de partager, former et encadrer les futurs bartenders afin de leur faire vivre une expérience positive à pratiquer le meilleur métier du monde.

Pour nous aider dans cette tâche, deux sommités de la mixologie se joignent à l’équipe afin de développer et de rédiger le cours Bartender 101 : Marie-Ève Bourassa, auteure du livre Élixirs et Alexandre Lefebvre. Ce cours, offert en français et en anglais, sera le point de départ de l’École de bar. Il permettra aux étudiants d’apprendre la base de l’univers de la mixologie et du bartending, incluant l’environnement du bar.

L’École sera idéalement située sur la Main, à deux pas de la station de métro Saint-Laurent. Ce quartier n’a plus à prouver son effervescence et la qualité sans cesse grandissante de ses bars et restaurants. Les étudiants seront littéralement au coeur de l’action.

Cet automne, l’École de bar MADE WITH LOVE sera prête à accueillir ses premiers bartenders amateurs pour le cours 101. D’ici là, suivez-nous sur Instagram (@MadeWithLove_) avec le #EnjoyMWL et sur Facebook pour savoir tous les nouveaux détails!

On a hâte, pas à peu près. Et vous?

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Axl Gonzalez – Los Colibris

Toronto – Judges’ Choice Winner

– Fun facts about MADE WITH LOVE National Finalists – 

 

How long have you been a bartender and how did you get into bartending?

I have been a bartender for over 20 years.  I started back in Los Angeles in a restaurant called the “The Stinky Rose” I was working as a bar support the first week, and then they fired the bartender; I paid close attention as to how drinks were made and read in-depth the Mr. Boston bartending book and became the Head bartender after a year.

What turns you on about bartending, what are the new trends that are exciting you?
I love making people smile and remembering the great experience/service.  Making my guests forget all their problems while captivating them with a cocktail or two, makes me feel incredible.

As for trends, I love the returning trend of the more casual cocktail bars instead of Clubs. I ran numerous clubs in the Los Angeles area as well in Miami, and nothing says bartending more to me than a sit down lounge and a 12-seats bar.  The guests then feel like they are part of an elite association.

What are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?
I love working with lots of fruits and spices; anything colorful that falls from the trees or grows from roots. Creating such lovely syrups and dehydrating their components like oranges, apples, pears, peppercorns, chili peppers etc.

I also love working with bitters and egg whites, as it gives the cocktail an emulsified presentation with ample room for garnish and bitters art in the foam.

Which Bartenders have been inspirations for you?
Firstly, I would like to thank Wes Galloway Brand Ambassador for Crystal Head Vodka for bringing me onboard on his BarChef Course.  He has been a great inspiration, he taught me everything about creating my own syrups, matching spirits, and, preparing for competitions. I had the great opportunity to work with Wes side by side back in 2016-2017 and tapped into his mind to create ideas for super exotic cocktails.

Another inspiration for me is mixologist Jamison Cass; because without Wes I would not have met Jamison.  He taught me how to always compete and compete until you’ve become very well known within the bartending community and grow your network.   And, if you don’t win, there is always another competition.

I would also like to thank Yvette Astorga who was a representative for Asociación Pro Cultura de Mezcal A.C.  When she found me in 2013, I was working in the financial district hosting Tequila Seminars.  She taught me everything I know about Mezcal and now I hold several Mezcal tasting and events around Toronto.

I also cannot forget the outstanding inspiration from current Bar Manager at Hogtown Smoke Greg White.   I thought I was pretty educated up to the point I met him, but he taught me everything I didn’t know about Tequila.   We met back in 2015 working for El Catrin Distilleria.  He opened my eyes and showed me the ropes on learning all the differences in over 160 different Tequilas.

What is the most ridiculous cocktail request you ever had?
A virgin Margarita with no lime juice!!! I served the guest a glass with ice and garnished with a lime wheel.

If you had to describe your bartending style using a style of music in comparison, what would it be?
My style is derived from Latino music and beats with a little bit of Spanish flavor or “sabor” thrown in for good measure.   Mi merengue dancing behind the bar while I work always heats things up.

We ask you to create a cocktail called MADE WITH LOVE, what’s in it?
I would make something I think I would call a Monterrico Breeze, named after a beach I used to go in my home country of Guatemala.

  • 2oz infused passion fruit vodka
  • ½ oz orange or tangerine syrup
  • ¾ oz lime juice
  • Splash of pomegranate juice
  • Garnish with 3 Mint leaves

Tropical.  Refreshing.  A little taste of home.

You have a choice to invite anybody you wish to sit at your bar, (fictional, dead or alive) who would it be?
I would love to invite characters from Nintendo video games to sit at my bar.  This would be an exciting challenge for me to see what they would drink or use my knowledge to assign a cocktail to match their in-game personalities.  Would Mario and Luigi drink a Negroni or might they drink an upscale high-end martini after saving the princess?  I would love to find out.

Which cocktail would you serve to your lover? And which one would you serve to your ex?
My lover I’ll serve her a Vesper or a silky Manhattan, nothing makes me fall in love like a woman that orders a powerful cocktail.  Now my ex… well she can watch me serve my lover!

What got you into MADE WITH LOVE and how do you feel about the national Finals?
I heard about this competition 4 years ago, but I felt I was not ready yet.   I had been a participant in several other competitions.  Until this year’s MADE WITH LOVE I managed to study and perfect my cocktails and bartending style.  I knew then that I was ready for this.  MADE WITH LOVE must be well prepared for.  You must show your passion for creating cocktails and pairing your food.  This competition prepares you for when you are going to be creating a signature cocktail menu for a bar or restaurant.  After MADE WITH LOVE, trust me, you are prepared!

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Axl Gonzalez – Los Colibris

Toronto – Judges’ Choice Winner

– Fun facts about MADE WITH LOVE National Finalists – 

 

How long have you been a bartender and how did you get into bartending?

I have been a bartender for over 20 years.  I started back in Los Angeles in a restaurant called the “The Stinky Rose” I was working as a bar support the first week, and then they fired the bartender; I paid close attention as to how drinks were made and read in-depth the Mr. Boston bartending book and became the Head bartender after a year.

What turns you on about bartending, what are the new trends that are exciting you?
I love making people smile and remembering the great experience/service.  Making my guests forget all their problems while captivating them with a cocktail or two, makes me feel incredible.

As for trends, I love the returning trend of the more casual cocktail bars instead of Clubs. I ran numerous clubs in the Los Angeles area as well in Miami, and nothing says bartending more to me than a sit down lounge and a 12-seats bar.  The guests then feel like they are part of an elite association.

What are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?
I love working with lots of fruits and spices; anything colorful that falls from the trees or grows from roots. Creating such lovely syrups and dehydrating their components like oranges, apples, pears, peppercorns, chili peppers etc.

I also love working with bitters and egg whites, as it gives the cocktail an emulsified presentation with ample room for garnish and bitters art in the foam.

Which Bartenders have been inspirations for you?
Firstly, I would like to thank Wes Galloway Brand Ambassador for Crystal Head Vodka for bringing me onboard on his BarChef Course.  He has been a great inspiration, he taught me everything about creating my own syrups, matching spirits, and, preparing for competitions. I had the great opportunity to work with Wes side by side back in 2016-2017 and tapped into his mind to create ideas for super exotic cocktails.

Another inspiration for me is mixologist Jamison Cass; because without Wes I would not have met Jamison.  He taught me how to always compete and compete until you’ve become very well known within the bartending community and grow your network.   And, if you don’t win, there is always another competition.

I would also like to thank Yvette Astorga who was a representative for Asociación Pro Cultura de Mezcal A.C.  When she found me in 2013, I was working in the financial district hosting Tequila Seminars.  She taught me everything I know about Mezcal and now I hold several Mezcal tasting and events around Toronto.

I also cannot forget the outstanding inspiration from current Bar Manager at Hogtown Smoke Greg White.   I thought I was pretty educated up to the point I met him, but he taught me everything I didn’t know about Tequila.   We met back in 2015 working for El Catrin Distilleria.  He opened my eyes and showed me the ropes on learning all the differences in over 160 different Tequilas.

What is the most ridiculous cocktail request you ever had?
A virgin Margarita with no lime juice!!! I served the guest a glass with ice and garnished with a lime wheel.

If you had to describe your bartending style using a style of music in comparison, what would it be?
My style is derived from Latino music and beats with a little bit of Spanish flavor or “sabor” thrown in for good measure.   Mi merengue dancing behind the bar while I work always heats things up.

We ask you to create a cocktail called MADE WITH LOVE, what’s in it?
I would make something I think I would call a Monterrico Breeze, named after a beach I used to go in my home country of Guatemala.

  • 2oz infused passion fruit vodka
  • ½ oz orange or tangerine syrup
  • ¾ oz lime juice
  • Splash of pomegranate juice
  • Garnish with 3 Mint leaves

Tropical.  Refreshing.  A little taste of home.

You have a choice to invite anybody you wish to sit at your bar, (fictional, dead or alive) who would it be?
I would love to invite characters from Nintendo video games to sit at my bar.  This would be an exciting challenge for me to see what they would drink or use my knowledge to assign a cocktail to match their in-game personalities.  Would Mario and Luigi drink a Negroni or might they drink an upscale high-end martini after saving the princess?  I would love to find out.

Which cocktail would you serve to your lover? And which one would you serve to your ex?
My lover I’ll serve her a Vesper or a silky Manhattan, nothing makes me fall in love like a woman that orders a powerful cocktail.  Now my ex… well she can watch me serve my lover!

What got you into MADE WITH LOVE and how do you feel about the national Finals?
I heard about this competition 4 years ago, but I felt I was not ready yet.   I had been a participant in several other competitions.  Until this year’s MADE WITH LOVE I managed to study and perfect my cocktails and bartending style.  I knew then that I was ready for this.  MADE WITH LOVE must be well prepared for.  You must show your passion for creating cocktails and pairing your food.  This competition prepares you for when you are going to be creating a signature cocktail menu for a bar or restaurant.  After MADE WITH LOVE, trust me, you are prepared!

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As most of Ottawa’s cocktail community may know, the past few weeks have been challenging for Matt Millard. Recently, we have all been informed of his immediate exit from the country. He had to suddenly leave his wife, friends, and community behind. Since 2015, he has been working at Bar Laurel and has been a major inspiration for the local bartenders as well as key actor in the development of the cocktail culture in the city.  Unfortunately, on August 2017, Matt’s work visa expired while he was pursuing the project of getting a Spousal Sponsorship Visa, in order to get his Permanent Residence, as well as a work permit, and ultimately remain here in Canada, where him and his wife planned to spend the rest of their lives.  Meanwhile, he was on a work hiatus until his Visa and work permit arrived.

A couple of weeks ago, Matt’s life changed as he tried to help his close friend, the owner of bar Laurel, by giving him a lift across the border into the USA to pick up some restaurant equipment. Unfortunately, when they tried to re-enter Canada, the authorities considered Matt was working when he was, in fact, giving a hand to his friend. Through social media posts, the authorities also considered that organizing tasting events at Bar Laurel for the local bartending community was considered as working even though the event was held when the bar was closed and it was free and unpaid.

Considering Matt Millard as a member of the MWL family and an important influence within the local bartending scene, we think these circumstances are an occasion to strengthen the links between the bartenders, members of the industry, and close friends to support Matt’s battle.

Therefore, during the upcoming MWL National Finals in Ottawa on April 30th, we will be hosting an exclusive draw as a fundraiser initiative to support our dearest friend, Matt Millard.

For this sensible occasion, ALAMBIKA Cocktail Store and MWL are offering a wonderful gift set for cocktail lovers from a value of $1,000! Simply get your 5$ tickets and #shareyourloveforMatt! The winner will be announced the night of the event.

We invite you all to participate and engage in this initiative in order to raise funds for Matt’s lawyers’ fees and procedures while sharing love and support!

We are looking forward to seeing you all April 30th and we are impatient to welcome back Matt to his wife, friends and within our bartending community.

With love from Team MWL & ALAMBIKA

 

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As most of Ottawa’s cocktail community may know, the past few weeks have been challenging for Matt Millard. Recently, we have all been informed of his immediate exit from the country. He had to suddenly leave his wife, friends, and community behind. Since 2015, he has been working at Bar Laurel and has been a major inspiration for the local bartenders as well as key actor in the development of the cocktail culture in the city.  Unfortunately, on August 2017, Matt’s work visa expired while he was pursuing the project of getting a Spousal Sponsorship Visa, in order to get his Permanent Residence, as well as a work permit, and ultimately remain here in Canada, where him and his wife planned to spend the rest of their lives.  Meanwhile, he was on a work hiatus until his Visa and work permit arrived.

A couple of weeks ago, Matt’s life changed as he tried to help his close friend, the owner of bar Laurel, by giving him a lift across the border into the USA to pick up some restaurant equipment. Unfortunately, when they tried to re-enter Canada, the authorities considered Matt was working when he was, in fact, giving a hand to his friend. Through social media posts, the authorities also considered that organizing tasting events at Bar Laurel for the local bartending community was considered as working even though the event was held when the bar was closed and it was free and unpaid.

Considering Matt Millard as a member of the MWL family and an important influence within the local bartending scene, we think these circumstances are an occasion to strengthen the links between the bartenders, members of the industry, and close friends to support Matt’s battle.

Therefore, during the upcoming MWL National Finals in Ottawa on April 30th, we will be hosting an exclusive draw as a fundraiser initiative to support our dearest friend, Matt Millard.

For this sensible occasion, ALAMBIKA Cocktail Store and MWL are offering a wonderful gift set for cocktail lovers from a value of $1,000! Simply get your 5$ tickets and #shareyourloveforMatt! The winner will be announced the night of the event.

We invite you all to participate and engage in this initiative in order to raise funds for Matt’s lawyers’ fees and procedures while sharing love and support!

We are looking forward to seeing you all April 30th and we are impatient to welcome back Matt to his wife, friends and within our bartending community.

With love from Team MWL & ALAMBIKA

 

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Chelsea Rose Schulte – Cocktails & Canapes | Event and Catering

Vancouver – Judges’ Choice Winner

– Fun facts about MADE WITH LOVE National Finalists – 

How long have you been a bartender and how did you get into bartending?
Going on 8 years. I started bartending in London pubs shortly after I moved there.

What turns you on about bartending, what are the new trends that are exciting you?
I love the creative aspects and I also love that it creates an environment for people to socialize in a very real way, especially in the social media era we’re in.

What are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?
I like to work with unusual ingredients, something with a health benefit and also aromatic ingredients.

Which bartenders have been inspirations for you?
Franky Solarik has really pushed boundaries.

What is the most ridiculous cocktail request you ever had?
A crantini

If you had to describe your bartending style using a style of music in comparison, what would it be?
My theme 70’s rock. Extreme but also so poetic.

We ask you to create a cocktail called MADE WITH LOVE, what’s in it?
Something good for you, something sweet, something sour and something strange.

You have the choice to invite anybody you wish to sit at your bar, (fictional, dead or alive) who would it be?
Stevie Nicks

Which cocktail would you serve to your lover? And which one would you serve to your ex?
My lover something I am working on my ex the last word.

What got you into MADE WITH LOVE and how do you feel about the National Finals?
The freedom to create a story in a drink. Looking forward to bringing some west coast style to the east coast.

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Chelsea Rose Schulte – Cocktails & Canapes | Event and Catering

Vancouver – Judges’ Choice Winner

– Fun facts about MADE WITH LOVE National Finalists – 

How long have you been a bartender and how did you get into bartending?
Going on 8 years. I started bartending in London pubs shortly after I moved there.

What turns you on about bartending, what are the new trends that are exciting you?
I love the creative aspects and I also love that it creates an environment for people to socialize in a very real way, especially in the social media era we’re in.

What are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?
I like to work with unusual ingredients, something with a health benefit and also aromatic ingredients.

Which bartenders have been inspirations for you?
Franky Solarik has really pushed boundaries.

What is the most ridiculous cocktail request you ever had?
A crantini

If you had to describe your bartending style using a style of music in comparison, what would it be?
My theme 70’s rock. Extreme but also so poetic.

We ask you to create a cocktail called MADE WITH LOVE, what’s in it?
Something good for you, something sweet, something sour and something strange.

You have the choice to invite anybody you wish to sit at your bar, (fictional, dead or alive) who would it be?
Stevie Nicks

Which cocktail would you serve to your lover? And which one would you serve to your ex?
My lover something I am working on my ex the last word.

What got you into MADE WITH LOVE and how do you feel about the National Finals?
The freedom to create a story in a drink. Looking forward to bringing some west coast style to the east coast.

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Tyler Gushaty – Independent

Edmonton – Judges’ Choice Winner

– Fun facts about MADE WITH LOVE National Finalists – 

How long have you been a bartender and how did you get into bartending?
Far longer than I’d like to admit.  I started very young in a corporate restaurant and worked my way up to finally get my chance behind the stick at the ripe age of eighteen.  I’ve never really looked back from there.

What turns you on about bartending, what are the new trends that are exciting you?
Having a full wood of people that are diggin’ what you’re doing, while having a great time doing it, does it for me. I call it my “bartender’s high.”

What are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?
Anything fresh is usually a go-to.  Using bright, fresh ingredients really transforms a cocktail for me.

Which bartenders have been inspirations for you?
Mostly it’s the crew I get to work with on a daily basis.  Being able to bounce any idea off one another inspires me daily with new ideas.

What is the most ridiculous cocktail request you ever had?
I used to have this regular that would insist on CRUSHING pappy van old fashioned’s.  Not crazy per say but you’ve never seen him slam one!

If you had to describe your bartending style using a style of music in comparison, what would it be?
Laid back electronic

We ask you to create a cocktail called MADE WITH LOVE, what’s in it?
Sugar, spice and everything nice.  Also Woodford Reserve…lot’s of Woodford Reserve.

You have the choice to invite anybody you wish to sit at your bar, (fictional, dead or alive) who would it be?
Winston Churchill would be pretty rad, I hear he liked his booze.

Which cocktail would you serve to your lover? And which one would you serve to your ex?
Extra cold, wet gin martini with a twist to both. A good martini doesn’t discriminate.

What got you into MADE WITH LOVE and how do you feel about the National Finals?
Passing through the judges choice in Edmonton.  I’m really pumped for the national finals.  It’s great sharing good company with competitors all over Canada.

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Tyler Gushaty – Independent

Edmonton – Judges’ Choice Winner

– Fun facts about MADE WITH LOVE National Finalists – 

How long have you been a bartender and how did you get into bartending?
Far longer than I’d like to admit.  I started very young in a corporate restaurant and worked my way up to finally get my chance behind the stick at the ripe age of eighteen.  I’ve never really looked back from there.

What turns you on about bartending, what are the new trends that are exciting you?
Having a full wood of people that are diggin’ what you’re doing, while having a great time doing it, does it for me. I call it my “bartender’s high.”

What are some of your favorite ingredients to work with?
Anything fresh is usually a go-to.  Using bright, fresh ingredients really transforms a cocktail for me.

Which bartenders have been inspirations for you?
Mostly it’s the crew I get to work with on a daily basis.  Being able to bounce any idea off one another inspires me daily with new ideas.

What is the most ridiculous cocktail request you ever had?
I used to have this regular that would insist on CRUSHING pappy van old fashioned’s.  Not crazy per say but you’ve never seen him slam one!

If you had to describe your bartending style using a style of music in comparison, what would it be?
Laid back electronic

We ask you to create a cocktail called MADE WITH LOVE, what’s in it?
Sugar, spice and everything nice.  Also Woodford Reserve…lot’s of Woodford Reserve.

You have the choice to invite anybody you wish to sit at your bar, (fictional, dead or alive) who would it be?
Winston Churchill would be pretty rad, I hear he liked his booze.

Which cocktail would you serve to your lover? And which one would you serve to your ex?
Extra cold, wet gin martini with a twist to both. A good martini doesn’t discriminate.

What got you into MADE WITH LOVE and how do you feel about the National Finals?
Passing through the judges choice in Edmonton.  I’m really pumped for the national finals.  It’s great sharing good company with competitors all over Canada.

Événement d’envergure internationale pour les amateurs de cocktails et les épicuriens culinaires, MADE WITH LOVE est votre célébration annuelle de l’industrie des cocktails artisanaux! Le public ainsi qu’un panel de juges sont invités à assister à cette compétition interactive en goûtant les créations exclusives et extravagantes des compétiteurs et en votant pour leur favorite. Fondé en 2009 à Montréal, MADE WITH LOVE s’est vu gagner en popularité à travers sa compétition de mixologie où passion et excellence réunissent la communauté des barchefs pour repousser les limites de la créativité. 

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