Shot of the Week
Each week, we talk to a local bartender, who shares a shot or cocktail recipe. To suggest a bartender, e-mail editor@otownscene.com.
BARTENDER: Eduardo Pereira
ESTABLISHMENT: My Father’s Place, 5690 State Highway 7, Oneonta
AGE: 35
HOMETOWN: Born in Yonkers, raised in Oneonta.
STATUS: Single
SURPRISING FACT: Is trilingual _
Portugese, Spanish and English _ and was a professional level caddy for five years.
“My family, we created My Father’s Place. And when you walk in here, we want you to feel like you’re a part of the family.”
COCKTAIL: Hawaiian Punch
1/2 shot rum 1/2 shot vodka 1/2 shot amaretto
1/2 shot creme de banana 2 oz. orange juice 2 oz. pineapple juice 1 1/2 oz. grenadine
Celebrate President Obama’s birthplace AND warmer weather with this fruity cocktail.
Mix all ingredients in a shaker, and strain into a tall cocktail glass filled with ice.
“It’s refreshing, and it does taste pretty similar to Hawaiian Punch.”
Interview and photo by Cassandra Miller April 28, 2011 O-Town Scene 9
