Specialities
Cocktails, Mixology
Brian Floyd
Austin
About Brian Floyd
Brian Floyd is a bartender at Austin's craft cocktail bar, Weather Up. Weather Up has been named one of the "10 Best Bars in Austin" by Culture Map and one of "Austin's 24 Buzziest Brunch Places" by Eater Austin. He has worked as a bartender and consultant at many popular watering holes, including the stylish Vanderbilt and southern Italian restaurant, Red Gravy, both located in Brooklyn.
He is also the founder of The Barman's Fund, a group of bartenders who donate one night of tips per month to charity. Since its founding in April 2011, the Fund has raised over $180,000 for charity.
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Brian Floyd's Video Tutorials
Classic Daiquiri With A Strawberry Shrub
Brian Floyd
Easy
This classic cocktail gets punched up with the addition of a fruity drinking vinegar.
An Introduction to Making Cocktails Spicy
Brian Floyd
Intermediate
"Let's talk about making a cocktail spicy."
An Overview of Old Fashioned Variations
Brian Floyd
Intermediate
Update this classic whiskey cocktail with creative flavors guided by essential ratios to make a version for any palate.
Vanilla Rum Swizzle
Brian Floyd
Easy
Swizzling is an easy stirring technique used to make a simple drink with layers of flavor.
An Introduction to Using Vinegars in Cocktails
Brian Floyd
Intermediate
Using vinegar in cocktails adds a savory element and a surprising burst of flavor.
Classic Mai Tai
Brian Floyd
Easy
This tropical cocktail is the perfect fruity refreshment for a hot summer day.
How to Make a Booze Slush Without a Blender
Brian Floyd
Easy
Learn how to create a perfectly refreshing booze slush without ever touching a blender.
Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
Brian Floyd
Easy
Boosted with the sweet and toasty flavor of fresh vanilla bean, this syrup will add subtle complexity to a variety of cocktails.
Mezcal Gimlet
Brian Floyd
Easy
This bright and balanced cocktail is tart, sweet, and full of smokey mezcal flavor.
A Basic Overview of Rum
Brian Floyd
Intermediate
Learn about the different makes and origins of rum to find one that suits your personal tastes.
An Introduction to Mezcal
Brian Floyd
Intermediate
Despite their overlapping origins, mezcal is smokier, richer, and more nuanced than tequila.
Moscow Mule
Brian Floyd
Easy
This classic vodka cocktail has a kick of spiciness from fresh ginger syrup.
How to Make a Shrub Drinking Vinegar
Brian Floyd
Easy
Use this simple technique to make flavored drinking vinegars and add brightness and acidity to your favorite cocktails.
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