Cocktail College The Golden Glove
Jun 5, 2025
Pepper Stashek, a skilled bartender from New York's Bar Kabawa, shares his expertise on crafting the Golden Glove, a modern twist on the classic daiquiri. He emphasizes the crucial role of quality ice and the balance of flavors in cocktails. The conversation dives into the history of this drink, revealing its roots at El Floridita in Havana. Pepper also explores the nuances of sweetness in mixology, advocating for granulated sugar's unique texture advantages while highlighting the artistry involved in cocktail-making.
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Ice Defines The Golden Glove
- The Golden Glove is a unique frozen daiquiri riffed with Jamaican rum, lime, sugar, and Cointreau.
- The drink's texture and presentation differ significantly due to the type of ice used, like shaved or blended ice.
Historical Ice Techniques Shape Cocktails
- Early Cuban bartenders applied various ice methods like shaved, blended, or shaken to affect cocktail flavor and presentation.
- These ice variations made cocktails like daiquiris evolve in texture and drinking experience long before modern mixology trends.
Golden Glove Name Origins
- The Golden Glove cocktail name refers to boxing, a popular sport at the time, reflecting Constante's love of pugilism.
- Names of cocktails often reflected cultural interests of bartenders, linking drinks to wider social phenomena.
