#84, Chris Cardone, sober advocate, founder Continuous Beverage Solutions, Diageo World Class USA winner, NYC (flair) bartender & mixologist

I've known New York (well, Long Island) native Chris for over two decades, since we met at a flair bartending contest in the Cayman Islands, and he's maintained his rep as a flair bartender while becoming an accomplished mixologist as well, getting sober, winning Diageo World Class USA in 2017, crafting the Via Carota range of bottled cocktails and  - just now - founding Continuous Beverage Solutions AND all this while still holding down regular bar shifts at i Sodi here in Manhattan.

We sat down - over a St. Agrestis Phony Espresso Negroni, in my case, 'cos it's Sober October - to talk about the old flair days, making the switch from flair to mixology, getting on the Bar Rescue train early, why cocktails should have abv % on menus, and his new firm Continuous Beverage Solutions which helps bars, companies and individuals ensure everyone - whether drinking full-fat, low-alc or zero-proof - has a seat at the bar.
Oh, and a looot more, enjoy...

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