MEET THE BARTENDER: Damir Busic

Damir Busic

Innsbruck, Austria
Nationality: Croatia
Bar: Liquid Diary

“Old familiar, curiosity, open-mindness, classics, twists, signatures.”
– Damir Busic about Urban Drinking

When did you start bartending?
2001.

What’s your favourite drink of all time?
Martinez.

What’s your top bar recommendation? One bar you have been to, one you have not been to yet.
Been to: Quinary Bar (Hongkong)
Have to visit: American Bar (London)

What helps against hangovers?
Bloody Mary.

What are you always travelling with, that is not related to bartending?
“Kosmetiktascherl” (beauty bag).

What is your favourite travel destination?
Asia.

What is your current favourite tune on your playlist when traveling?
Sharif Pasco Mixes.

What’s your favourite ingredient?
Very aromatic ingredients.

What does “Urban Drinking” mean to you?
The old familiar, curiosity, open-mindness, classics, twists, signatures.

What is modern bar culture about?
Thinking out of the box.

What is the next big bar trend?
Responsible drinking.

If you wouldn’t be in hospitality, what would you do?
Being unemployed.

Socials

Follow Damir
Instagram: damir_busic
Facebook: Damir Busic

 

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Instagram: liquiddiary
Facebook: Liquid Diary