Christian Sanders
Christian was awarded GQ & Bombay Sapphire Most Inspired Bartender in 2009, and he will be guest bartender tonight at The Delta Steak Co. Stop in and try one of his signature cocktails. There will be live music by Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson starting at 7pm.
Home town: Memphis, Tennessee
Bars where you have worked: Flatiron Lounge, The Tippler, The Summit, Evelyn Drinkery (co-owner)
In your experience, what is the most common reason to have a drink? To relax
What’s your favorite ingredient or flavor combination? Tequila
What is your most essential bar tool? Ice
Where’s your favorite spot to sip in Oxford / your hometown? Extra Fancy (Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
What are your personal specialties? My shake and off the wall flavor combinations
What do you wish people would order more often? Less often? More often: classic daiquiri less often: vesper
Early alcohol experience: Making drinks at 14 for my parents
Most famous customer you’ve ever served: Lenny Kravitz, Ben Kingsley, Benicio del Toro
Who would you most like to have a drink with; where and what would you imbibe? Jack Nicholson, Pappy van Winkle lot B
What have you been listening to this year? A lot: JJ Kale, James Brown, Andrew Bird, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones (always the Rolling Stones)
Favorite movie of all time: The Fifth Element
Favorite sport & team: Soccer, don’t have a team. Don’t really watch many sports until the playoffs.
Who’s your favorite Rebel? Keith Richards
What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen in your bar lately? Armless bartender
Where would you be if you weren’t behind a bar? On the other side of the bar
