This weeks guest is Rick Sousa who joins us from Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Rick has been working aboard various cruise ships since 2004 and has recently taken on the role of Brand Ambassador Remy Cointreau Dominican Republic and Global Cruise Ships.
Rick values the importance of learning and educating oneself as he has earned the following accreditations over the course of his career:
Advanced Mixologist graduated from EBS European Bartender School
Bartender by IBA New York International Bartender Association
Barista by Illy in Genoa and Barista Hustle Italy
Sommelier LV2 by WSET in Napa Valley California
WSET LV 2 Spirits ( Ongoing)
Chef by Errand du Paris in Paris
Master Distiller by Inov Bev
Master Brewer by Science of beer
Furthermore, Rick speaks 8 languages and enjoys competing in various cocktail competitions. Rick has placed in the top 5 best bartenders in Brazil World Class 2020 and 2021. Rick is also the winner of the best margarita in Brazil and the 8 best in the world 2020/21/23 by Cointreau. This is in addition to having been a semifinalist numerous times Liqueur 43, Campari Competition, Flor de Caña Rum.
Check Rick’s personal page on Instagram @rickthemix
Links
@rickthemix
@sugarrunbar
@babylonsistersbar
@argyle_arms_2023
@the_industry_podcast
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