The Vertical Way
a Garnished with Good initiative

By Konstantinos Mourloukos

Bar: The Tailor Bar in Amsterdam

The Young Artists Support of Amsterdam (YAA) is dedicated to assisting talented artists in the early stages of their careers. YAA provides invaluable opportunities including exposure, networking, and substantial financial support through awards. A standout feature of YAA's support system is the provision of free housing during partner activities, addressing the challenge of affordable living in Amsterdam's competitive housing market. Artists play a crucial role in the community by preserving cultural heritage. YAA is committed to nurturing the artistic spirit of Amsterdam, ensuring the city remains vibrant and culturally rich.

Art is very close to my heart, as bartenders we are using forms of art, colours, flavours, and canvas is our glass and we are getting inspired in everyday life and for our creations through artists.

For my Ketel one Garnished with good Creation, I teamed up with Chef's Farm, a vertical farm that operates with 95% sustainability. By next year, they aim to achieve 100% sustainability by incorporating electric vehicles for delivery and utilizing compostable soil to generate electricity for their operations. This collaboration inspired the creation of a unique Ketel One cocktail that not only highlights the exceptional flavour of Ketel One, but also promotes awareness in the bar community about the importance of art and supports local efforts to enhance sustainability in Amsterdam.

My guests can find out about the initiative through the edible QR coin in the garnish that if they scan it will pop up the webpage of Young Artists of Amsterdam.

Cocktail/initiative name: The Vertical Way
Cocktail Recipe, ingredients, Method:
35ml Ketel One
25ml Pear & Elderflower Liqueur infused with cacao nibs
15ml of Whey
10 ml of Homemade Vanilla Lactic Syrup
2 Dashes of Champagne Acids

Glass: Nick & Nora
Method: Shake/ Double Strain
Garnish: Homemade Tagete flower mist (Split in 2 colours orange and blue), Edible white chocolate QR coin