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" After a while, I expressed my interest in marketing,
specifically digital and social media promotion,
and stepped into the marketing manager
position. I was still creating cocktails, but who
wouldn't love marketing beer, food, and
cocktails?
" I currently consult for 7 Hills Brewing, helping
build new menus and cocktails when needed, but
I'm focusing on my bartending journey. I started
bartending at Winifred's in Cedar Rapids 11 years
ago. That bar was my home for six years and was
where I taught myself how to be a mixologist.
" In 2013 I won the Iowa Restaurant Association's
Top Mixologist contest. It was an honor to win the
award and have tangible proof that my hard work
had paid off. Then, this past April, I entered the
contest again and took first place for a second
time. The countless hours of research and development
that go into making these original cocktails
paid off again, and I couldn't be more honored.
" My wife and I currently run a YouTube channel
and website called Alchemix Bar. We teach people
how to make cocktails and understand the components
and techniques that go into making drinks.
With my 10-plus years of experience and her novice
status, we want to show that really anyone can
make a great cocktail.
" My dream is to open and operate my own bar.
I am currently in the planning and research stages
of opening a cocktail bar and catering service in
Dubuque. Providing a great customer experience
in a small place with great cocktails is something I
have wanted to do since winning my first award. "
The place. As the name implies, 7 Hills Brewing
was born out of a desire to brew beer-specifically
to resurrect the rich brewing traditions of pre-Prohibition
Iowa. The brewpub pairs the beers with a
creative, elevated bar-friendly menu. It takes
kitchen creations to a new level by infusing craft
beer into the barbecue and cheese sauces and
barrel-aging hot sauces, maple syrups and coffee
beans. And for those who prefer spirits, 7 Hills
offers classics such as Mojito, Martini, Margarita
and Long Island Iced Tea as well as creative yearround
drinks and seasonal cocktails.
Henry Black
THE BLK SQUIRREL, COUNCIL BLUFFS
The drink. Henry Black chose " our Prohibitionstyle
Old Fashioned " as the favorite cocktail he
serves. " I enjoy the rich history of this traditional
whiskey-based cocktail, " he says. " It was one of
Capone's favorites! Our house-made brown sugar
simple syrup definitely adds a unique complementary
flair to flavor notes of either bourbon or rye. "
The bartender. " I've been a bartender in
Council Bluffs for almost 10 years. The majority of
Henry Black, of The Blk Squirrel, Council Bluffs: " Our house-made brown sugar simple
syrup adds flair to our Prohibition-style Old Fashioned. "
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